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The Basketball Cafe VIII Trivia Quiz

Well, here's number 8 of 10. Again, this one will be all about basketball. I hope you learn something from it! Good luck. =)

A multiple-choice quiz by Dead Man Inc. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Dead Man Inc

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
222,556

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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986

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Question 1 of 10

1. On December 9, 2005, NBA great Scottie Pippen had his number retired at the United Center in Chicago. What number did he wear? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 2005-2006 season who resigned as the Miami Heat's head coach? Hint

John Lucas

Pat Riley

Stan Van Gundy

Kurt Rambis

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Question 3 of 10

3. What team drafted guard Deron Williams in the 2005 NBA draft?

Answer: (One or two words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. If there are no more available players on the bench and a person receives 6 personal fouls, the team forfeits.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What college did Melvin Ely of the 2005-06 Charlotte Bobcats attend? Hint

Fresno State

Washington Tech

North Carolina State

Michigan State

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which of the following seasons did Jalen Rose score 11.1 points per game? Hint

1997-1998

1998-1999

1996-1997

2000-2001

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Question 7 of 10

7. George Mikan, a former Lakers' player, passed away on June 1, 2005. How old was he when he passed away? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mark Eaton had huge numbers in the 1984-1985 NBA season. One of his best attributes was his blocked shots. How many did he average per game? Hint

7.45

5.56

5.32

3.43

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Question 9 of 10

9. What number did New York Knickerbockers point guard Stephon Marbury wear in the 2005-06 NBA season? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is a fundamental play in which one player passes to a person on his team, then cuts to the basket to get a return pass for an open lay up? Hint

Alley-Oop pass

Fast break

Give and go

Backdoor play

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1. On December 9, 2005, NBA great Scottie Pippen had his number retired at the United Center in Chicago. What number did he wear?

Answer: 33

He played 17 seasons in the NBA and 10 of those with the Chicago Bulls. Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman were there when he got his number immortalized.

2. In the 2005-2006 season who resigned as the Miami Heat's head coach?

Answer: Stan Van Gundy

Van Gundy resigned and left a wide open spot for coaching great Pat Riley. Time will tell if Riley can keep up as being a great leader.

3. What team drafted guard Deron Williams in the 2005 NBA draft?

Answer: Utah Jazz

Deron Williams was drafted in round one from Utah. He came out of Illinois where he went to the NCAA Championship.

4. If there are no more available players on the bench and a person receives 6 personal fouls, the team forfeits.

Answer: False

According to NBA rules Section 1-B, "If a player in the game receives his sixth personal foul and all substitutes have already been disqualified, said player shall remain in the game and shall be charged with a personal and team foul."

5. What college did Melvin Ely of the 2005-06 Charlotte Bobcats attend?

Answer: Fresno State

Melvin Anderson Ely, a native of Harvey, Illinois, was the 12th pick in the 2002 NBA draft. He left Fresno State with great stats. Ely averaged 15.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game at his college.

6. In which of the following seasons did Jalen Rose score 11.1 points per game?

Answer: 1998-1999

Jalen Rose played for the Indiana Pacers in that season. In the 2004-05 season, he had his highest total at 18.6 points per game. Rose was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the 1994 NBA draft.

7. George Mikan, a former Lakers' player, passed away on June 1, 2005. How old was he when he passed away?

Answer: 80

George Mikan (number 99) went to DePaul and showed off his great skills there. He was named MVP in the 1948-49 season, averaging a great 28.3 points per game in what were still the pre-shot clock days. Kevin Garnett commented on his death by saying, "Anybody who doesn't know who George Mikan is, is not a basketball fan."

8. Mark Eaton had huge numbers in the 1984-1985 NBA season. One of his best attributes was his blocked shots. How many did he average per game?

Answer: 5.56

Eaton had 456 blocked shots in the season. The second place man in blocked shots that season was Hakeem Olajuwon, and he had only 220!

9. What number did New York Knickerbockers point guard Stephon Marbury wear in the 2005-06 NBA season?

Answer: 3

Marbury went to Georgia Tech in 1993. He was traded from Phoenix to New York in the 2000-01 season.

10. Which of the following is a fundamental play in which one player passes to a person on his team, then cuts to the basket to get a return pass for an open lay up?

Answer: Give and go

The Give and go is often used when the offense knows the defense is weak down low by the basket.

Source: Author Dead Man Inc

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