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Quiz about Difficult Basketball Nicknames
Quiz about Difficult Basketball Nicknames

Difficult Basketball Nicknames Quiz


This is a difficult quiz based on basketball players nicknames. Some will be easier than others. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by bo_jangles. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bo_jangles
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
202,880
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2241
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Question 1 of 10
1. Wilt Chamberlain often went by "The Stilt" but he had another nickname. What was it? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the nickname of Julius Erving? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the nickname of Indiana Pacer Darnell Hillman? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was former New York Net and San Antonio Spur, Larry Kenon's nickname? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the nickname of Utah Jazzman, Darrell Griffith? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the real name of "Muggsy" Bogues? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Vincent Johnson had a nickname that wasn't considered ordinary. What was it? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What was the nickname of Dennis Rodman? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Charles Barkley often went by "Sir Charles", but he had another nickname. What was it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the nickname of Laker, Jamaal Wilkes? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Wilt Chamberlain often went by "The Stilt" but he had another nickname. What was it?

Answer: The Big Dipper

He led NBA in scoring seven times and rebounding 11 times; seven-time All-NBA first team; four-time MVP (1960,66-68) in Philadelphia; scored 100 points vs. NY Knicks in Hershey, Pa., Mar. 2, 1962; led 76ers (1967) and LA Lakers (1972) to NBA titles; Finals MVP in 1972.
2. What was the nickname of Julius Erving?

Answer: Dr. J

He played in the ABA (1971-76), was a three-time MVP, two-time playoff MVP, and led the NY Nets to two titles (1974,76). In the NBA (1976-87); five-time All-NBA 1st team, MVP in 1981, led Philadelphia 76ers to title in 1983.
3. What was the nickname of Indiana Pacer Darnell Hillman?

Answer: The Doctor of Dunk

The Doctor of Dunk went to play pro ball straight from high school. He played from 1972 to 1976 in the ABA, and from 1977 to 1980 in the NBA.
4. What was former New York Net and San Antonio Spur, Larry Kenon's nickname?

Answer: Dr. K

He played forward, was 6'9, 205lbs, born on Dec. 13, 1952. He played 10 pro seasons, three with the ABA and seven with the NBA.
5. What was the nickname of Utah Jazzman, Darrell Griffith?

Answer: Dr. Dunkenstein

He played 10 seasons with the Utah Jazz from 1980-1991.
6. What was the real name of "Muggsy" Bogues?

Answer: Tyrone

Muggsy played 15 seasons in the NBA. He was drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1987, and played for the Charlotte Hornets (1988-1997,1997-1998), the Golden State Warriors (1997-1998, 1998-1999), and the Toronto Raptors (1999-2001).
7. Vincent Johnson had a nickname that wasn't considered ordinary. What was it?

Answer: The Microwave

The Microwave was chosen in the first round of the NBA by Seattle.
He played 13 seasons in the NBA with Seattle (1979-1982), Detroit (1982-1991), and San Antonio (1991-1992).
8. What was the nickname of Dennis Rodman?

Answer: The Worm

Dennis Rodman played 14 seasons in the NBA and had five championship rings with the Bulls and the Pistons.
9. Charles Barkley often went by "Sir Charles", but he had another nickname. What was it?

Answer: The Round Mound Of Rebound

He was a five-time All-NBA first team with Philadelphia and Phoenix; U.S. Olympic Dream Team member in '92; NBA regular season MVP in 1993; and later a basketball announcer for TNT network.
10. What was the nickname of Laker, Jamaal Wilkes?

Answer: Silk

He was drafted in the first round by the Golden State Warriors in 1974. Wilkes played in the NBA for 12 seasons with Golden State (1974-1977), LA Lakers (1977-1985), and LA Clippers (1985-1986).
Source: Author bo_jangles

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