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Quiz about NBA Same Names 200405
Quiz about NBA Same Names 200405

NBA Same Names 2004-05 Trivia Quiz


The following is a quiz based on NBA players who played in the NBA in 2004-05 and shared the same last name. The goal is to figure out which player fits the description.

A multiple-choice quiz by vpham. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
vpham
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
195,359
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2382
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following Browns was drafted to the NBA right out of high school? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following players named Davis did not play in an All-Star Game from 2000-2004? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following Jacksons was the first to win an NBA Championship? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following Johnsons played with the Sonics, Nuggets, Bucks, and Timberwolves, in that same order, during their first 12 seasons? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following players named Jones played with nine different NBA teams during his first seven seasons? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following Millers played for only one NBA team during his first 18 seasons? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 2004-05, which of the following two Smiths played for an expansion team? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following players named Thomas began his NBA career first? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following two players named Williams were never drafted by an NBA franchise? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the NBA's most popular last name in the 2004-05 season? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following Browns was drafted to the NBA right out of high school?

Answer: Kwame Brown

Kwame Brown was drafted out of Glynn Acadamy High School in Georgia. He was the first overall selection in the 2001 NBA Draft.
2. Which of the following players named Davis did not play in an All-Star Game from 2000-2004?

Answer: Ricky Davis

Baron Davis appeared in the 2002 and 2004 All-Star Game. Dale Davis appeared in the 2000 All-Star Game. Antonio Davis appeared in the 2001 All-Star Game.
3. Which of the following Jacksons was the first to win an NBA Championship?

Answer: Stephen Jackson

Stephen Jackson won an NBA Championship with the San Antonio Spurs in the 2002-03 NBA season. He played in all 24 playoff games that season, averaging 12.8 points per game.
4. Which of the following Johnsons played with the Sonics, Nuggets, Bucks, and Timberwolves, in that same order, during their first 12 seasons?

Answer: Ervin Johnson

Ervin Johnson played with the Sonics from 1993-96, with the Nuggets in 1996-97, with the Bucks from 1997-2003, and with the Timberwolves from 2003-04. Johnson lead the NBA in defensive rebounds in 1997 with 682.
5. Which of the following players named Jones played with nine different NBA teams during his first seven seasons?

Answer: Damon Jones

During his first seven seasons, Damon Jones played for the Nets, Celtics, Warriors, Mavericks, Grizzlies, Pistons, Kings, Bucks, and Heat.
6. Which of the following Millers played for only one NBA team during his first 18 seasons?

Answer: Reggie Miller

Reggie Miller's career began in 1988. He led the NBA in free throw percentage in 1991, 1999, 2001, and 2002. Miller lead the NBA in three-pointers in 1993 and 1997. In addition, he has appeared in five All-Star games.
7. In 2004-05, which of the following two Smiths played for an expansion team?

Answer: Steve Smith & Theron Smith

Steve Smith and Theron Smith both played for the expansion Charlotte Bobcats in 2004-05. 2004-05 will be Steve Smith's 14 NBA season. Theron Smith wears number 0 as a reminder of his NBA draft status.
8. Which of the following players named Thomas began his NBA career first?

Answer: Kurt Thomas

Kurt Thomas began his career with the Miami Heat in 1995. Oddly enough, Kurt lead the NBA in personal fouls in 2002 and 2003.
9. Which of the following two players named Williams were never drafted by an NBA franchise?

Answer: Aaron Williams & Scott Williams

"Persistence pays off!" Aaron Williams had to play in Italy and the CBA for four years before the NBA took notice of him. Scott Williams was signed as a free agent in 1990 by the Chicago Bulls. There, his was a member of three consecutive Championship Bulls teams from 1991-93.
10. What was the NBA's most popular last name in the 2004-05 season?

Answer: Tie between Smith & Williams

In 2004-05, there were eight players whose last names were Smith and eight whose last names were Williams. Those two last names were the most popular in the NBA. The Smith's: Donta, J.R., Jabari, Joe, Josh, Steve, Theron, Tommy. The Williams': Aaron, Alvin, Eric, Frank, Jason, Jerome, Maurice, Scott.
Source: Author vpham

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