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Second Round Doesn't Mean Second Best Quiz

In 1989, the NBA went with only a 2 Round draft. Most players drafted in the second round don't become an NBA superstar. But here's a list of those who proved their worth by making an NBA All-Star team after being drafted late.

A matching quiz by GBfan. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
GBfan

Time
3 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
418,419

Updated
Nov 30 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
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Last 3 plays: Guest 156 (10/10), Guest 50 (7/10), Guest 71 (4/10).

(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.

I'll give you the year, team that drafted the player, and their position, you just need to match them to the player.

Questions		Choices
1. Detroit Pistons, 2012, Shooting Guard		DeAndre Jordan
2. Golden State Warriors, 2012, Power Forward		Manu Ginobili
3. Phoenix Suns, 1990, Small Forward		Cedric Ceballos
4. Denver Nuggets, 2014, Center		Nikola Jokic
5. Dallas Mavericks, 2018, Point Guard		Draymond Green
6. Cleveland Cavaliers, 2002, Power Forward		Jalen Brunson
7. Golden State Warriors, 2001, Shooting Guard		Marc Gasol
8. San Antonio Spurs, 1999, Shooting Guard		Gilbert Arenas
9. Los Angeles Lakers, 2007, Center		Carlos Boozer
10. Los Angeles Clippers, 2008, Center		Khris Middleton

Select each answer

1. Detroit Pistons, 2012, Shooting Guard

2. Golden State Warriors, 2012, Power Forward

3. Phoenix Suns, 1990, Small Forward

4. Denver Nuggets, 2014, Center

5. Dallas Mavericks, 2018, Point Guard

6. Cleveland Cavaliers, 2002, Power Forward

7. Golden State Warriors, 2001, Shooting Guard

8. San Antonio Spurs, 1999, Shooting Guard

9. Los Angeles Lakers, 2007, Center

10. Los Angeles Clippers, 2008, Center

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Detroit Pistons, 2012, Shooting Guard

Answer: Khris Middleton

Khris was drafted by the Detroit Pistons but saw little playing time in his rookie year before being sent to the development league. He was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013. While with the Bucks, Khris was named to three All-NBA teams (2019,2020 & 2022) and won the NBA Championship in 2021.

2. Golden State Warriors, 2012, Power Forward

Answer: Draymond Green

After being drafted from Michigan State, Draymond Green was a key member of the Golden State Warriors dynasty. The team won the title in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022. Draymond won NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017 and four NBA All-Defense First Teams (2015, 2016 2017 & 2021).

3. Phoenix Suns, 1990, Small Forward

Answer: Cedric Ceballos

Pick #48 in 1990 was Cedric Ceballos from Cal-State Fullerton College. His blindfold dunk helped Cedric win the 1992 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. In the 1994-95 season he led the Lakers in scoring in with a 21.7 average and made the All-Star team.

4. Denver Nuggets, 2014, Center

Answer: Nikola Jokic

Nikola is probably the greatest second draft pick since the 1989 implementation of the two-round draft. "The Joker" is from Serbia and was named NBA MVP three times (2021, 2022 & 2024).

5. Dallas Mavericks, 2018, Point Guard

Answer: Jalen Brunson

Jalen played college basketball at Villanova before being drafted in the second round by Dallas. In 2022, Jalen signed a free agent contract with the New York Knicks and was named an All-NBA selection in 2024.

6. Cleveland Cavaliers, 2002, Power Forward

Answer: Carlos Boozer

Carlos won an Olympic gold medal in 2008 and spent sixteen seasons in the NBA after being drafted by Cleveland in 2002. His career included years with Cleveland, Utah, Chicago, and the LA Lakers.

7. Golden State Warriors, 2001, Shooting Guard

Answer: Gilbert Arenas

Gilbert played college basketball at Arizona and just missed being a first round pick. Golden State took Gilbert at #31 in 2001 and he quickly became an NBA legend. Nicknamed "Agent Zero" for his uniform number, Arenas was three times named to the All-NBA team in his career (2005, 2006 & 2007).

8. San Antonio Spurs, 1999, Shooting Guard

Answer: Manu Ginobili

The first second round NBA pick since 1989 to be named to the NBA Hall of Fame (in 2022) was the Spurs superstar, Manu Ginobili. Manu is a legend in his home country, Argentina, and is widely considered one of the greatest sixth men in NBA history.

9. Los Angeles Lakers, 2007, Center

Answer: Marc Gasol

Marc Gasol won an NBA championship in 2018 with the Toronto Raptors, won NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2013, and was named to three All-Star games (2012, 2015 & 2017). Marc was drafted in the second round by the Lakers but was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies before his rookie season ended.

10. Los Angeles Clippers, 2008, Center

Answer: DeAndre Jordan

The 35th pick of the 2008 draft, DeAndre Jordan led the NBA in rebounding twice (2014 & 2015) and was named to two All-NBA Defensive Teams (2015 & 2016). His first ten seasons were spent with the L.A. Clippers.

Source: Author GBfan

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