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The Cleveland Cavaliers Trivia Quiz

The Cavaliers have had a bumpy road over the years. They were good sometimes, but have mostly been bad. See how much you know about them.

A multiple-choice quiz by Castleton. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Castleton

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
135,157

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1519

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the Cavaliers play before they moved into Gund Arena? Hint

Convocation Center

The Hexadrome

Richfield Coliseum

Cleveland Stadium

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the point guard for the Cavs, who was an excellent three-point shooter and also one of the best free-throw shooters in NBA history? Hint

Jim Chones

Austin Carr

Mark Price

Terrell Brandon

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was John Williams' nickname? Hint

Mad Dog

Hot Dog

Hot Rod

Big Dog

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who wore number 22 for the Cavs in the early 1990s ? Hint

Brad Daugherty

Gerald Williams

John Williams

Larry Nance

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who wore number 43 for the Cavs? Hint

DeSagana Diop

Brad Daugherty

Zydrunas Ilgauskas

John Williams

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Question 6 of 10

6. What famous executive retired from the Cavs front office? Hint

Wayne Embry

Gordon Gund

Jim Paxson

John Lucas

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who coached the Cavs in 1990? Hint

Lenny Wilkens

Bill Fitch

Mike Fratello

Jim Paxson

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Question 8 of 10

8. What point guard did the Cavs draft from Utah in the late 1990s? Hint

Andre Miller

Milt Palacio

Jeff Trepangier

Terrell Brandon

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who replaced John Lucas as head coach during the 2002-2003 season ? Hint

Keith Smart

Jeff van Gundy

Paul Silas

Jim Paxson

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Question 10 of 10

10. In a rare stroke of luck, the Cavaliers won the 2003 NBA Draft Lottery, giving them the rights to which highly touted high school hoopster from nearby Akron?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the Cavaliers play before they moved into Gund Arena?

Answer: Richfield Coliseum

The Cavs moved out of Richfield in the mid-1990s. Richfield was about twenty miles south of the city, while Gund Arena is right downtown. Gund Arena was built along with Jacobs Field as part of the Gateway Project which helped revitalize downtown Cleveland.

2. Who was the point guard for the Cavs, who was an excellent three-point shooter and also one of the best free-throw shooters in NBA history?

Answer: Mark Price

Price who wore number 25 for the Cavs, was a fan favorite in the early 1990s. His three-point shooting skills won him several three-point contests, and he regularly led the NBA in foul shooting.

3. What was John Williams' nickname?

Answer: Hot Rod

John "Hot Rod" Williams, was a talented forward for the Cavs in the early 1990s.

4. Who wore number 22 for the Cavs in the early 1990s ?

Answer: Larry Nance

Nance was an All-Star caliber player, when he came to the Cavs for their glory years in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was a solid forward and a stabilizing veteran presence on the team.

5. Who wore number 43 for the Cavs?

Answer: Brad Daugherty

Daugherty was a very talented center for the Cavs in the late 1980s and 1990s. His career was derailed by constant back problems. He turned as a collegiate basketball announcer for ESPN.

6. What famous executive retired from the Cavs front office?

Answer: Wayne Embry

Embry was one of the guiding hands to the Cavs' run of success in the 1980s and 1990s.

7. Who coached the Cavs in 1990?

Answer: Lenny Wilkens

Wilkens was a very effective coach for the Cavs and many other teams. He was the all-time winningest and losingest coach in the 20th century.

8. What point guard did the Cavs draft from Utah in the late 1990s?

Answer: Andre Miller

Miller was a rising young star for the Cavs when they traded him to the Los Angeles Clippers, for Darius Miles after the 2001-2002 season. Both players struggled with their new teams.

9. Who replaced John Lucas as head coach during the 2002-2003 season ?

Answer: Keith Smart

Smart turned out to be a much better clutch shooter than coach. He is more famous for hitting the NCAA championship clinching shot for Indiana, than for leading the Cavs through their dismal 2002-2003 season.

10. In a rare stroke of luck, the Cavaliers won the 2003 NBA Draft Lottery, giving them the rights to which highly touted high school hoopster from nearby Akron?

Answer: LeBron James

This is expected to bring the Cavs back to respectability. It is unknown however, how much a 19-year old rookie will immediately bring to the table. He will at least fill seats though.

Source: Author Castleton

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