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Richard Hamilton Trivia Quiz

Richard Hamilton is one of the greatest mid-range shooters ever. He is also one of the greatest catch-and-shoot players ever. Now let's see how much you know about him.

A multiple-choice quiz by DaMan2000. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
DaMan2000

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
234,578

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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453

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Question 1 of 10

1. Hamilton was a member of the 2004 NBA Detroit Pistons champion team.

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False

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Question 2 of 10

2. What college did Richard Hamilton go to? Hint

Texas

UCLA

Connecticut

Duke

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Question 3 of 10

3. During the 2005-06 NBA season, how many points did he score? Hint

1609

1504

1812

1913

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Question 4 of 10

4. Before playing for the Detroit Pistons in 2002, what other team did he play for? Hint

Chicago

Washington

Boston

Atlanta

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Question 5 of 10

5. Although Richard Hamilton was not that great at steals. He did in fact average 3.32 steals during the 2004-05 season.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many games did he start during his rookie season? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Richard Hamilton wore the number 34 during the 2005-06 season.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. During the 2006 playoffs, how many free throws did he make? Hint

102

500

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Question 9 of 10

9. During the 2005-06 regular season, Richard Hamilton was runner-up in 3-point shooting percentage.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many points did Richard Hamilton score during his first all-star game in 2006? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Hamilton was a member of the 2004 NBA Detroit Pistons champion team.

Answer: True

They beat the Los Angeles Lakers in 5 games.

2. What college did Richard Hamilton go to?

Answer: Connecticut

Hamilton hails from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and played college basketball at the University of Connecticut from 1996-99. He was named Most Outstanding Player when UConn won the 1999 NCAA tournament.

3. During the 2005-06 NBA season, how many points did he score?

Answer: 1609

He also averaged 20.1 ppg in 80 regular season games.

4. Before playing for the Detroit Pistons in 2002, what other team did he play for?

Answer: Washington

He was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the first round, seventh overall pick of the 1999 NBA Draft. He was later traded by the Washington Wizards along with Hubert Davis and Bobby Simmons to the Detroit Pistons for Jerry Stackhouse, Brian Cardinal, and Ratko Varda.

5. Although Richard Hamilton was not that great at steals. He did in fact average 3.32 steals during the 2004-05 season.

Answer: False

He averaged 1.01 steals per game during the 2004-05 season, while he averaged 1.32 steals during the 2003-04 season.

6. How many games did he start during his rookie season?

Answer: 12

He only played 19 minutes per game while averaging 9 points in 1999 as a Wizard.

7. Richard Hamilton wore the number 34 during the 2005-06 season.

Answer: False

He wore number 32 with the Pistons.

8. During the 2006 playoffs, how many free throws did he make?

Answer: 97

He shot 85% from the line with 97 of 114.

9. During the 2005-06 regular season, Richard Hamilton was runner-up in 3-point shooting percentage.

Answer: False

He led in 3-point shooting percentage and shot 45.8% from beyond the arc with 55 of 120.

10. How many points did Richard Hamilton score during his first all-star game in 2006?

Answer: 6

He shot 3-7 from the field as a reserve for the East.

Source: Author DaMan2000

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