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Patrick Ewing Trivia Quiz

Put yourself to the test on one of the greatest centers of all time.

A multiple-choice quiz by trump33. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
trump33

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
125,090

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
698

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Question 1 of 15

1. Where was Patrick Ewing born? Hint

Nigeria

Italy

Jamaica

Kenya

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Question 2 of 15

2. What team did the "Big Fella" NOT play for? Hint

Orlando Magic

New York Knicks

San Antonio Spurs

Seattle Supersonics

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was the highest points Ewing has ever logged in one game? Hint

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Question 4 of 15

4. Where did the former New York Knicks center attend college? Hint

UCLA

Georgetown

Duke

Kentucky

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Question 5 of 15

5. Patrick Ewing's number 33 was retired by the Seattle Supersonics?

True

False

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Question 6 of 15

6. How many points did Patrick Ewing average during his rookie season? Hint

17.3

20.8

20.0

21.4

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Question 7 of 15

7. What was Patrick Ewing's highest rebounding average? Hint

13.8

11.6

10.7

12.1

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Question 8 of 15

8. Against whom did Patrick Ewing hit the three-pointer, when he fell into the sidelines during an Eastern Conference semi-finals game? Hint

Miami Heat

Chicago Bulls

Boston Celtics

Indiana Pacers

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which one of these teammates were not Ewing's? Hint

Trent Tucker

Glen Rice

Rod Strickland

Doug Christie

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who was the runner-up who lost to Patrick Ewing, for Rookie of the Year in 1985-1986? Hint

Reggie Miller

John Stockton

Shaquille O'Neal

Joe Dumars

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who was Ewing's college coach?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 12 of 15

12. What was Patrick Ewing's career average in points? Hint

16.8

21.4

21.0

19.6

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Question 13 of 15

13. After Patrick Ewing retired, he decided to become an Assistant Coach for which team? Hint

New York Knicks

Washington Wizards

Denver Nuggets

Philadelphia 76ers

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Question 14 of 15

14. Patrick Ewing participated in the original Dream Team in '92?

True

False

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Question 15 of 15

15. What record did Patrick Ewing hold in the NBA when he retired? Hint

Most points in an NBA playoffs game

Most steals in an NBA season game

Most rebounds in an NBA Finals game

Most blocks in an NBA Finals series

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Patrick Ewing born?

Answer: Jamaica

Patrick Ewing came to the USA when he was in his teens. He also could not speak English very well.

2. What team did the "Big Fella" NOT play for?

Answer: San Antonio Spurs

When Patrick first entered the league, he spent 15 years with the Knicks. He then got traded to the Sonics in the year 2000, and signed as a free agent with the Magic the year later.

3. What was the highest points Ewing has ever logged in one game?

Answer: 51

Patrick scored 51 points against the Boston Celtics in 1990.

4. Where did the former New York Knicks center attend college?

Answer: Georgetown

Patrick Ewing won a championship in college in 1984. When he got to the NBA, he vowed a championship but always fell short.

5. Patrick Ewing's number 33 was retired by the Seattle Supersonics?

Answer: False

Patrick Ewing's 33 got retired by the New York Knicks on Feb. 28, 2003.

6. How many points did Patrick Ewing average during his rookie season?

Answer: 20.0

Patrick Ewing also got the Rookie of the Year award despite only playing 50 games due to injury.

7. What was Patrick Ewing's highest rebounding average?

Answer: 12.1

Patrick Ewing logged a career-high 26 rebounds during his 1992-1993 NBA season.

8. Against whom did Patrick Ewing hit the three-pointer, when he fell into the sidelines during an Eastern Conference semi-finals game?

Answer: Boston Celtics

Patrick's buzzer beater got them to the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

9. Which one of these teammates were not Ewing's?

Answer: Glen Rice

Tucker, Strickland, and Christie, were all Ewing's teammates in the NY Knicks early in their careers.

10. Who was the runner-up who lost to Patrick Ewing, for Rookie of the Year in 1985-1986?

Answer: Joe Dumars

Karl Malone was a rookie in that season too, but was not running-up against Ewing.

11. Who was Ewing's college coach?

Answer: John Thompson

Ewing refers to Thompson as a father. Thompson had shaped Ewing.

12. What was Patrick Ewing's career average in points?

Answer: 21.0

Although Ewing's last two years in the NBA weren't as good as the rest of the years, Ewing's career averages are still within amazing numbers.

13. After Patrick Ewing retired, he decided to become an Assistant Coach for which team?

Answer: Washington Wizards

Ewing wanted to coach the Wizards since the team plays where he had played college ball.

14. Patrick Ewing participated in the original Dream Team in '92?

Answer: True

The only centers to get selected to the Dream Team of 1992 were Patrick Ewing and David Robinson.

15. What record did Patrick Ewing hold in the NBA when he retired?

Answer: Most blocks in an NBA Finals series

Patrick logged 30 blocks in the 1994 NBA Finals against the Houston Rockets. He also tied the record for most blocks in an NBA Finals game with 8. Unfortunately, Tim Duncan beat his record in the 2003 NBA Finals.

Source: Author trump33

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