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Mixture of NBA Trivia Quiz

Quiz on the NBA in general. Hope that this quiz will be able to test those who think they know a lot about NBA.

A multiple-choice quiz by chigga. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
chigga

Time
6 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
127,725

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who was the youngest player to reach 10,000 regular season points in the 20th century? Hint

Kobe Bryant

Shaquille O'Neal

Tracy McGrady

Allen Iverson

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who lead the league in total points (2002-03)? Hint

Tracy McGrady

Kobe Bryant

Shaquille O'Neal

Allen Iverson

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Question 3 of 15

3. How many assists did John Stockton have in his career? Hint

15,809

15,807

15,806

15,808

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Question 4 of 15

4. When did Scottie Pippen register his 17,000 point? Hint

15th March 2001

16th March 2001

25th December 2000

18th March 2000

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Question 5 of 15

5. In playoffs 2003, in game six against the Timberwolves, Shaquille O'Neal's total for points, rebounds and assists were? Hint

26 ,15 ,6

40 , 14, 4

17, 9 , 4

24 , 17 ,9

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who was the top 'vote getter' in the 2002 all-star game? Hint

Kobe Bryant

Allen Iverson

Tracy McGrady

Shaquille O'Neal

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which of the following players actually have a college degree? Hint

Allen Iverson

Tracy McGrady

Kevin Garnett

Chris Webber

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Question 8 of 15

8. Before the 2003 playoffs, Jackson said that the Lakers have had the best team since 2000, despite losing Lindsey Hunter and Glen Rice?

True

False

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of the following players has 5 rap albums and a best of collection? Hint

Kobe Bryant

Rashard Wallace

Shaquille O'Neal

Chris Webber

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which rap artist had a stint with Toronto Raptors during the preseason of 2001? Hint

Eminem

Ja Rule

Percy Miller

Dr Dre

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who was the second Australian player that was signed into the NBA by the Timberwolves? Hint

Axel Dench

Luc Longley

Shane Heal

Andrew Gaze

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which teams did the Lakers play enroute to their third consecutive NBA ring in 2001-2002? Hint

Portland - Sacremento - San Antonio - New Jersey

Portland - San Antonio - Sacremento - Philadelphia

Portland - San Antonio - Sacramento - New Jersey

San Antonio - Portland - Sacremento - New Jersey

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Question 13 of 15

13. In the 2002 draft, who out of the following was picked last? Hint

Yao Ming

Jay Williams

Amare Stoudemire

Drew Gooden

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which of the following players has NEVER had a triple double during regular season? Hint

Shaquille O'Neal

John Stockton

Ben Wallace

Vlade Divac

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Question 15 of 15

15. Out of the following players, who had the worst free thrown percentage for season 2002-03? Hint

Steve Nash

Allan Houston

Reggie Miller

Ray Allen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the youngest player to reach 10,000 regular season points in the 20th century?

Answer: Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant, although only 24, is seriously THE rising star of the NBA. He is ensured a future place in NBA hall of fame by setting NBA records for most three pointers made in a game, 12 and the highest number of consequtive threes, 9.

2. Who lead the league in total points (2002-03)?

Answer: Kobe Bryant

Shaquille O'Neal was injured for 15 games so he only scored 1,841 points. Allen Iverson scored 2,262 averaging 27.5, while Tracy McGrady led the league in points per game with 32.1, but missed 7 games giving the title to Kobe Bryant who averaged 30.1 points per game over 82 games.

3. How many assists did John Stockton have in his career?

Answer: 15,806

Stockton retired from basketball in 2003, and set a record for assists and steals.

4. When did Scottie Pippen register his 17,000 point?

Answer: 25th December 2000

Scored his 17,000th point, in a Christmas day victory over the Blazers on 12/25/00. He was playing for the Rockets, only to find himself traded to Portland a few days later.

5. In playoffs 2003, in game six against the Timberwolves, Shaquille O'Neal's total for points, rebounds and assists were?

Answer: 24 , 17 ,9

Shaquille O'Neal has been on fire lately, and helping Lakers beat the Timberwolves 4-2. In game six he nearly scored a triple double, not bad for a center. Lakers face Spurs in the next round.

6. Who was the top 'vote getter' in the 2002 all-star game?

Answer: Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson led all players in votes. Surprisingly, all of the East's starters failed to reach double digits in points, and the West thrashed the East 135-120.

7. Which of the following players actually have a college degree?

Answer: Chris Webber

Although I don't really like him, Chris Webber actually has a degree in psychology.

8. Before the 2003 playoffs, Jackson said that the Lakers have had the best team since 2000, despite losing Lindsey Hunter and Glen Rice?

Answer: True

Jackson said that trading Glen Rice was a mistake, and that Hunter was very unreliable, and the remaining bench was still very inexperienced.

9. Which of the following players has 5 rap albums and a best of collection?

Answer: Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal, under the name of Shaq Diesel has released 5 rap albums and a 'best of' album. The other players also released rap singles but proved that they were all one his wonders. Michael Jordan has never released a rap single.

10. Which rap artist had a stint with Toronto Raptors during the preseason of 2001?

Answer: Percy Miller

Percy Miller, better known as Master P, had a slow preseason with the Raptors, and was heavily criticized for wasting the Raptors money and time. During NBA summer camp, he averaged under 2 ppg while playing against the bench.

11. Who was the second Australian player that was signed into the NBA by the Timberwolves?

Answer: Shane Heal

Luc Longley was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round (seventh pick overall), of the 1991 NBA Draft. He was part owner of the Perth Wildcats. Then after the 1996 olympics, Shane Heal was approached by many clubs, one of which was Minnesota.

12. Which teams did the Lakers play enroute to their third consecutive NBA ring in 2001-2002?

Answer: Portland - San Antonio - Sacramento - New Jersey

The Lakers swept Portland 3-0, beat San Antonio 4-2, and cameback from 3-2 to beat Sacremento 4-3. Lakers then swept New Jersey 4-0.

13. In the 2002 draft, who out of the following was picked last?

Answer: Amare Stoudemire

Yao Ming was picked 1st, Drew Gooden was picked 4th, Amare Stoudemire was picked 9th, while Jay Williams was picked 2nd overall, and the only rookie to register a triple double.

14. Which of the following players has NEVER had a triple double during regular season?

Answer: John Stockton

Amazingly all three centers have had triple doubles, while John Stockton has never. Stockton has come close with 9 steals-13 pts-12 assists, and 15 pts-13 asts-9 rebs. Vlade Divac's first triple double was done with assists, rebounds and points however. O'Neal's and Wallace's first triple double was achieved with rebounds, points and blocks.

15. Out of the following players, who had the worst free thrown percentage for season 2002-03?

Answer: Reggie Miller

All these players shot well above 90%. Allan Houston 91.9%, Ray Allen 91.6, and Steve Nash 90.9%. Reggie Miller shot 90%.

Source: Author chigga

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