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Shawn Kemp Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz to test your knowledge on the Manchild known as Shawn Kemp.

A multiple-choice quiz by champpayne. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
champpayne

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
258,125

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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385

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Shawn's nickname when he was in the NBA? Hint

The Reign Man

Baby Jordan

Mr. Slam

Dunk Master K

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Question 2 of 10

2. Though he never played college ball, what school is listed on the back of Shawn's trading cards as the college he attend? Hint

UCLA

Alcorn State

Duke

Trinity Valley Community College

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Shawn's jersey number when he played in Seattle? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. What pick was Shawn in the 1989 NBA draft? Hint

23rd

24th

18th

17th

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Question 5 of 10

5. What two other teams were involved in the 1998 trade that sent Shawn Kemp out of Seattle? Hint

Cleveland and Boston

Cleveland and Milwaukee

Boston and Portland

Houston and Denver

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Question 6 of 10

6. What two other big name players where involved in Shawn's 1998 trade from Seattle? Hint

Terrell Brandon and Vin Baker

Jim Jackson and Jason Kidd

Mark Price and Glenn Robinson

Chris Webber and Ray Allen

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Question 7 of 10

7. What famous USA basketball team was Shawn a part of in 1996? Hint

Converse All-Stars

And One Mixtape

Dream Team II

Harlem Globetrotters

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Question 8 of 10

8. With what shoe company was Shawn Kemp's shoe made by? Hint

Nike

Converse

Timberland

Reebok

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Question 9 of 10

9. While they played for the Supersonics, Shawn Kemp, Detlef Schrempf, Sam Perkins, Hersey Hawkins, and Gary Payton collectively where known as Sonic Boom.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did Kemp and the Sonics lose to in the 1996 NBA finals? Hint

Washington Wizards

New York Knicks

Chicago Bulls

Boston Celtics

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Shawn's nickname when he was in the NBA?

Answer: The Reign Man

He was also know as the Manchild.

2. Though he never played college ball, what school is listed on the back of Shawn's trading cards as the college he attend?

Answer: Trinity Valley Community College

He was originally suppose to attend Kentucky, but was accused by the team for stealing another teammates necklace.

3. What was Shawn's jersey number when he played in Seattle?

Answer: 40

After he left Seattle, he dropped the zero and just wore number 4, stating the zero was holding him down.

4. What pick was Shawn in the 1989 NBA draft?

Answer: 17th

Longtime teammate Gary Payton was drafted 2nd overall in the same draft.

5. What two other teams were involved in the 1998 trade that sent Shawn Kemp out of Seattle?

Answer: Cleveland and Milwaukee

It was a 3 team trade involving four players. Two went to Milwaukee and Seattle, and Cleveland got one player each.

6. What two other big name players where involved in Shawn's 1998 trade from Seattle?

Answer: Terrell Brandon and Vin Baker

Baker went to Seattle and Brandon along with another player went to Milwaukee.

7. What famous USA basketball team was Shawn a part of in 1996?

Answer: Dream Team II

They won the 96 fiba basketball championships that year. FIBA was an independent basketball association.

8. With what shoe company was Shawn Kemp's shoe made by?

Answer: Reebok

Quite popular in the mid '90s, about 4 different versions were put out.

9. While they played for the Supersonics, Shawn Kemp, Detlef Schrempf, Sam Perkins, Hersey Hawkins, and Gary Payton collectively where known as Sonic Boom.

Answer: True

Seattle's starting five were considered to be one of the elite in the mid '90s.

10. Who did Kemp and the Sonics lose to in the 1996 NBA finals?

Answer: Chicago Bulls

They lost to the heavily favored Bulls in 6 games.

Source: Author champpayne

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