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2002-03 Houston Rockets Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on the Rockets' 02-03 players. It wil focus on the starting lineup.

A multiple-choice quiz by ilovethisgame. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ilovethisgame

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
128,396

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

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Question 1 of 5

1. Which center did the Rockets draft in 2002 as the first overall pick?

Answer: (One or Two Words)

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Question 2 of 5

2. Who was the Houston Rockets' starting point guard in 02'-03'? Hint

Gary Payton

Steve Francis

Matt Maloney

Cuttino Mobley

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Question 3 of 5

3. Which regular 02-03 Rockets' starter was drafted in the second round? Hint

James Posey

Cuttino Mobley

Eddie Griffin

Matt Maloney

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which player on the 02'-03' Nugget was traded to Houston during the year? Hint

Yao Ming

James Posey

Steve Francis

Glen Rice

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which Houston Rocket is a great three-point shooter (33%), but a horrible free throw shooter (62%)? Hint

Eddie Griffin

Yao Ming

Glen Rice

Steve Francis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which center did the Rockets draft in 2002 as the first overall pick?

Answer: Yao Ming

Yao Ming is a 7 foot 5 (2m 26cm) giant from China. In his first season (02-03), he averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds. Yao started in the 02'-03' NBA all-star game, but only scored two points in the game.

2. Who was the Houston Rockets' starting point guard in 02'-03'?

Answer: Steve Francis

Steve Francis, known as 'the Franchise', averaged over 20 points per game in 02-03. He also averaged 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Francis graduated from Maryland, and was the second overall pick in the 1999 draft.

3. Which regular 02-03 Rockets' starter was drafted in the second round?

Answer: Cuttino Mobley

Other than Allen Iverson, no one in the NBA played more minutes per game than Mobley. Mobley scored 17 points per game in 02'-03'. Mobley's career high in points is 41, on which he reached twice. Mobley graduated from Rhode Island, and was drafted in the second round. Mobley is a shooting guard.

4. Which player on the 02'-03' Nugget was traded to Houston during the year?

Answer: James Posey

James Posey was traded to Houston in a three-way deal involving Denver and Philadelphia. Houston got Posey, Philadelphia got Kenny Thomas, and Denver got Mark Bryant. Posey excels on defense. He was drafted by the Nuggets in the first round. Posey player college ball at Xavier.

5. Which Houston Rocket is a great three-point shooter (33%), but a horrible free throw shooter (62%)?

Answer: Eddie Griffin

Eddie Griffin was originaly drafted by the Nets, but then was traded for three draft picks to the Rockets. One of the draft picks became Richard Jefferson.

Source: Author ilovethisgame

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