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Quiz about NBA Coolest Nicknames
Quiz about NBA Coolest Nicknames

NBA Coolest Nicknames Trivia Quiz


NBA nicknames now aren't as they used to be. Here are some of the most memorable, creative, and COOL nicknames of all time. See if you can guess who they belong to!

A multiple-choice quiz by aircorwin. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
aircorwin
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
349,817
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
597
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which Atlanta Hawk was known as "The Human Highlight Film" during the 1980s and 90s? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Which all-time NBA great center from the Philadelphia Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers was known as "The Big Dipper"? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which former rebounding champion of the Pistons, Spurs, Bulls, and Mavericks was nicknamed "The Worm"? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Which former Sixers center was known as "Chocolate Thunder"? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Who was the flashy Sacramento Kings guard who called himself "White Chocolate"? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Which member of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics "Dream Team" member was called "The Round Mound of Rebound"? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Which journeyman forward, noted for his playing days with the Atlanta Hawks, was known as "Plastic Man"? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Which legendary NCAA scoring champion, who also played with the Utah Jazz and the Boston Celtics, was nicknamed "Pistol"? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Who was "The Rifleman" at the Indiana Pacers? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. This pioneering NBA player of the Knicks was more famously known as "Sweetwater". Who was he? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Who was 1980s sixth man at the Detroit Pistons, called "The Microwave"? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Because he makes the game so easy, he was given the nickname "The Big Fundamental". Who is this all-time great power forward from the Virgin Islands? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Which former Boston Celtic had the nickname "The Big Shamrock"? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Which great NBA scorer from the San Antonio Spurs was called the "Iceman"? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Which all-time NBA great is called "The Logo," and is actually the one on whom the NBA logo is based on? Hint



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1. Which Atlanta Hawk was known as "The Human Highlight Film" during the 1980s and 90s?

Answer: Dominique Wilkins

The master of the windmill dunk, Dominique Wilkins slam-dunked his way to hundreds of highlight reels that rivals even that of Michael Jordan. 'Nique had the highest scoring average once and won the slam dunk contest twice while playing for the Atlanta Hawks (1982 to 1994). He retgired in 1999 after one season with Orlando Magic.
2. Which all-time NBA great center from the Philadelphia Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers was known as "The Big Dipper"?

Answer: Wilt Chamberlain

Chamberlain, the 7'1" center who once scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors and later won a title with the LA Lakers, was also known as "The Stilt," because he was so much taller against other players that he seemed to be wearing stilts (and "Wilt the Stilt" also sounded right).

He was, however, better known as "The Big Dipper," in reference to the way he would always need to "dip" his head while walking through a doorway (which is often shorter than him).
3. Which former rebounding champion of the Pistons, Spurs, Bulls, and Mavericks was nicknamed "The Worm"?

Answer: Dennis Rodman

The seven-time league rebounding champion and two-time defensive player of the year, Dennis Rodman was known as "The Worm" during his championship stints with the Detroit Pistons (1986-1993), the San Antonio Spurs(1993-1995), and the Chicago Bulls (1995-1998). He retired from the NBA in 2000 after one season with the Dallas Mavericks.
4. Which former Sixers center was known as "Chocolate Thunder"?

Answer: Darryl Dawkins

Although this is just one of the few nicknames former Philadelphia 76er (1975-1982) and New Jersey Net (1982 to 1987) Darryl Dawkins invented for himself and his dunks, this one was his favorite and is the one he is most known for. A player famous mostly for his monsterous dunks, his other notable nicknames include Dr Dunkenstein and Sir Slam.
5. Who was the flashy Sacramento Kings guard who called himself "White Chocolate"?

Answer: Jason Williams

J-Will thrilled (and frustrated) fans and teammates alike with his spectacular and outrageous passes and shot attempts during his playing years with the Sacramento Kings (1998-2001) and the Memphis Grizzlies (2001-2005). Among his many tattoos is the word "WHITEBOY" on his knuckles. He won the NBA championship in 2006 at Miami Heat.
6. Which member of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics "Dream Team" member was called "The Round Mound of Rebound"?

Answer: Charles Barkley

At only 6'4" (although he is usually listed at 6'6"), Sir Charles was one of the best rebounding forwards in league history. He played his best years with the Philadelphia 76ers (1984 to 1992) and the Phoenix Suns (winning his lone MVP with the Suns in 1993) before ending his career with the Houston Rockets in 2000.

He was also named the MVP of the gold medal-winning Dream Team in the Barcelona Olympics.
7. Which journeyman forward, noted for his playing days with the Atlanta Hawks, was known as "Plastic Man"?

Answer: Stacey Augmon

The versatile swingman, noted for his stints with the Atlanta Hawks (91-96) and the Portland Trailblazers (1997-2001), was nicknamed the Plastic Man for his seeming ability to "stretch" his long arms and contort his body for difficult acrobatic layups and dunks. He won the NCAA Championship with UNLV in 1990.
8. Which legendary NCAA scoring champion, who also played with the Utah Jazz and the Boston Celtics, was nicknamed "Pistol"?

Answer: Pete Maravich

"Pistol Pete" Maravich, arguably one of the greatest NCAA players of all time and an NBA star with the Atlanta Hawks and the New Orleans Jazz, was the subject of the 1991 basketball movie "The Pistol," which was based on his high school basketball exploits. He attended Louisiana State from 1966 to 1970, before joining the Hawks in 1970.
9. Who was "The Rifleman" at the Indiana Pacers?

Answer: Chuck Person

These nicknames were obviously given during a less politically correct era. Chuck Person, NBA Rookie of the Year in 1987, was the designated long-range shooter for the Indiana Pacers, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the San Antonio Spurs. Origin of nickname - actor Chuck Connors played "The Rifleman" in a TV series of the same name.
10. This pioneering NBA player of the Knicks was more famously known as "Sweetwater". Who was he?

Answer: Nathaniel Clifton

Nate "Sweetwater" Clifton was one of the first African Americans who played in the NBA, playing for the New York Knicks (1950-1956) and the Detroit Pistons (1956-57). Also a former Harlem Globetrotter, Clifton claims the nickname was when he was at school because he loved soft drinks.
11. Who was 1980s sixth man at the Detroit Pistons, called "The Microwave"?

Answer: Vinnie Johnson

Just as quickly as a real microwave heats up stuff, Vinnie Johnson brings instant scoring that heats up the Detroit Pistons' offensive thrust. Johnson formed one-third of the three-guard combo (the other two being Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars) that coach Chuck Daly would often use for the powerhouse late 80s - early 90s Pistons.
12. Because he makes the game so easy, he was given the nickname "The Big Fundamental". Who is this all-time great power forward from the Virgin Islands?

Answer: Tim Duncan

Considered one of the best post players of all time, Duncan teamed up with Robinson to give the San Antonio Spurs its first NBA title in 1999. He was given the nickname by fellow "big" man Shaquille O'Neal after many of their battles during O'Neal's time with the LA Lakers (1996-2004).
13. Which former Boston Celtic had the nickname "The Big Shamrock"?

Answer: Shaquille O'Neal

Ironically, the nickname wasn't given to any of the all-time Boston Celtics big men, but to someone who spent only one year in the green uniform. Shaq, who is famous for making up nicknames for himself, made this one up during his forgettable stint with the Celtics during his last year in the league (2010-11).

His entire Hall of Fame career (1992-2011) also included seasons with the Orlando Magic, the LA Lakers, the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Phoenix Suns.
14. Which great NBA scorer from the San Antonio Spurs was called the "Iceman"?

Answer: George Gervin

One of the Iceman's most memorable feat was winning the scoring title on the San Antonio Spurs' final game of the 1977-78 season by scoring 63 points (needing 58 to get the title) after his rival David Thompson scored 73 points in an earlier game on the same day. George Gervin finished with 27.22 ppg to David Thompson's 27.15 ppg.
15. Which all-time NBA great is called "The Logo," and is actually the one on whom the NBA logo is based on?

Answer: Jerry West

Jerry West was more popularly known during his playing days with the LA Lakers (1960-1974) as "Mr Clutch," owing to his nerves of steel and infallible shooting during crunch time. When the NBA adopted his silhouette in 1971 for its logo, West became known simply as "The Logo."
Source: Author aircorwin

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