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All About The Utah Jazz Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz dedicated to my favorite basketball team, the NBA's Utah Jazz. Hope you take your time to answer them ...

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

Author
utah_jazzman

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
28,638

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

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1197

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Question 1 of 15

1. Where were the Jazz originally based in? Hint

New Orleans

Minneapolis

New England

Pittsburgh

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Question 2 of 15

2. What year did the Jazz move to Utah? Hint

1980

1979

1974

1977

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who was the No.1 pick of the Jazz during the 1982 NBA draft? Hint

Danny Schayes

Adrian Dantley

Mark Eaton

Dominique Wilkins

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who was the Jazz's head coach in 2001? Hint

Jerry Sloan

Larry Miller

Dick Motta

Scott Layden

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who was the Jazz's coach who quit in 1988? Hint

Frank Layden

Phil Johnson

Lenny Wilkens

Hot Rod Hundley

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who is the Jazz's all-time leader in shot blocks? Hint

Thurl Bailey

Mark Eaton

Greg Ostertag

Karl Malone

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Question 7 of 15

7. What is the play the Jazz run more than any other? Hint

UCLA cut

fast break

triangle offense

pick and roll

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who owned the Jazz throughout the 1990s? Hint

Frank Layden

David Stern

Mark Cuban

Larry Miller

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Question 9 of 15

9. What year did the Jazz make their first NBA finals appearance? Hint

1995

1989

1998

1997

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Question 10 of 15

10. What team did they beat in the Western Conference finals for their 2nd NBA Finals appearance? Hint

San Antonio Spurs

Seattle Supersonics

LA Lakers

Houston Rockets

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Question 11 of 15

11. How many times has the Jazz been in the NBA Finals? Hint

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Question 12 of 15

12. How many championships have the Jazz won? Hint

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Question 13 of 15

13. What team did the Jazz lose to in the Western Conference Finals of 1996?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who is the General Manager responsible for bringing Donyell Marshall, John Starks, and Danny Manning to the Jazz (2000-01 season)? Hint

Scott Layden

Mike Shimensky

Kevin O'Connor

Jerry Sloan

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who was the Jazz's first round pick in the 2000 NBA draft? Hint

DeShawn Stevenson

Jacque Vaughn

Scott Padgett

Quincy Lewis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where were the Jazz originally based in?

Answer: New Orleans

The Jazz had to move out of New Orleans due to financial difficulties.

2. What year did the Jazz move to Utah?

Answer: 1979

After a few years in New Orleans, the Jazz were finally permitted by the NBA to move to a new home in this year.

3. Who was the No.1 pick of the Jazz during the 1982 NBA draft?

Answer: Dominique Wilkins

The Jazz traded 'Nique' away because they needed money more than anything else.

4. Who was the Jazz's head coach in 2001?

Answer: Jerry Sloan

Jerry took over the head coaching job in 1988.

5. Who was the Jazz's coach who quit in 1988?

Answer: Frank Layden

Frank Layden cited disrespect from both fans and officials as one of the main reasons for quitting.

6. Who is the Jazz's all-time leader in shot blocks?

Answer: Mark Eaton

Mark Eaton was forced to retire due to problems with his back.

7. What is the play the Jazz run more than any other?

Answer: pick and roll

The Jazz run the pick and roll play as perfect as any other team in basketball history.

8. Who owned the Jazz throughout the 1990s?

Answer: Larry Miller

Larry has been the owner of the team since the mid 80's.

9. What year did the Jazz make their first NBA finals appearance?

Answer: 1997

The Jazz, since the arrival of John Stockton, have always been playoff entries. But it was only in 1997 that they were able to make it to the finals.

10. What team did they beat in the Western Conference finals for their 2nd NBA Finals appearance?

Answer: LA Lakers

The Jazz edged out the LA Lakers in the 1998 West finals after beating the Houston Rockets in the same round the previous year.

11. How many times has the Jazz been in the NBA Finals?

Answer: 2

The Jazz were in the Western Conference Finals 3 times in a row(1996,97,and 98), advancing 2 times to the NBA Finals.

12. How many championships have the Jazz won?

Answer: 0

The Jazz have been to the NBA finals twice, both times losing to Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls.

13. What team did the Jazz lose to in the Western Conference Finals of 1996?

Answer: Seattle Supersonics

The Jazz lost to the Sonics in 7 games.

14. Who is the General Manager responsible for bringing Donyell Marshall, John Starks, and Danny Manning to the Jazz (2000-01 season)?

Answer: Kevin O'Connor

After Jeff Hornacek's retirement, Kevin brought John Starks into the line-up as a possible 'replacement'. He also administered the trade that brought Donyell Marshall to the Jazz from Golden State.

15. Who was the Jazz's first round pick in the 2000 NBA draft?

Answer: DeShawn Stevenson

The Jazz, for the first time in team history, drafted a player out of high school.

Source: Author utah_jazzman

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