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All About Jermaine O'Neal Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about my favorite player, Jermaine O'Neal.

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

Author
cbcook

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
201,552

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
291

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Question 1 of 10

1. J.O. entered the NBA out of high school in 1996. He graduated from Eau Claire HS in what state? Hint

North Carolina

South Carolina

Michigan

Wisconsin

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Question 2 of 10

2. Jermaine joined the Pacers when he was traded to Indiana in 2000 from which team? Hint

Miami Heat

Phoenix Suns

Portland Trail Blazers

New York Knicks

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Question 3 of 10

3. O'Neal was traded to the Pacers along with Joe Kleine for which long- time Pacer? Hint

Chris Mullin

Rik Smits

Dale Davis

Mark Jackson

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the 2003-2004 season, J.O. set a single season Pacers' record with how many double-doubles? Hint

5. O'Neal finished 3rd in MVP voting in 2003-2004 after a great season, but he also won the award for. "combination of elite status and cooperation with the media". Who was this award named after? Hint

Alonzo Mourning

Michael Jordan

Magic Johnson

Charles Barkley

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Question 6 of 10

6. On January 4, 2005, Jermaine recorded his first 50 point game. How many points did he score? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. On January 4, 2005, O'Neal recorded a 50+ point game. Against which team did he accomplish this? Hint

Toronto Raptors

New Jersey Nets

Charlotte Bobcats

Milwaukee Bucks

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Question 8 of 10

8. Selected to the 2004-2005 all-star squad, this was J.O.'s _______ straight appearance. Hint

5th

3rd

6th

4th

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Question 9 of 10

9. An incident on O'Neal's record was a brawl with the Detroit Piston fans in November 2004. How many games was he originally suspended for? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. What goofy attire did O'Neal sport during his rookie season (96-97) in Portland? Hint

Goggles

Knee Pads

Face Mask

Nothing

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. J.O. entered the NBA out of high school in 1996. He graduated from Eau Claire HS in what state?

Answer: South Carolina

J.O. was one of four 2004 all-stars that came to the NBA directly out of high school (the other three were Tracy McGrady, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett).

2. Jermaine joined the Pacers when he was traded to Indiana in 2000 from which team?

Answer: Portland Trail Blazers

J.O. was drafted by the Blazers 17th overall in the 1996 NBA Draft.

3. O'Neal was traded to the Pacers along with Joe Kleine for which long- time Pacer?

Answer: Dale Davis

O'Neal finished 3rd in the MVP voting in 2004 with the Pacers.

4. In the 2003-2004 season, J.O. set a single season Pacers' record with how many double-doubles?

Answer: 44

Jermaine also recorded an outstanding triple-double involving blocks against Toronto in the 2002-2003 season.

Answer: Magic Johnson

O'Neal's Indiana teammate Ron Artest won the Defensive Player of the Year Award, as they lead the Pacers to a league-best 61 wins.

6. On January 4, 2005, Jermaine recorded his first 50 point game. How many points did he score?

Answer: 55

Just over a week later, O'Neal's former Portland teammate, (1998-2000) Damon Stoudamire, scored 54 on January 14, 2005.

7. On January 4, 2005, O'Neal recorded a 50+ point game. Against which team did he accomplish this?

Answer: Milwaukee Bucks

The Pacers record at the time for points in a single game was 57 by Reggie Miller on November 28, 1992. Miller tried to get Jermaine the ball in the last minutes of the game so he could break the record but it was not to be.

8. Selected to the 2004-2005 all-star squad, this was J.O.'s _______ straight appearance.

Answer: 4th

He was starting power forward for the East in the 02-03 and 03-04 seasons.

9. An incident on O'Neal's record was a brawl with the Detroit Piston fans in November 2004. How many games was he originally suspended for?

Answer: 25

He only served 15 but he was originally suspended for 25. Stephen Jackson was suspended for 30, and Ron Artest got the rest of the season off (in suspension), and promoted his rap album during the suspension.

10. What goofy attire did O'Neal sport during his rookie season (96-97) in Portland?

Answer: Goggles

He sported some high socks as well.

Source: Author cbcook

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