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Basketball Info Trivia Quiz

Quiz about the NBA!

A multiple-choice quiz by warriorswood. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
warriorswood

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,963

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
3660

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was Charles Barkley's nickname when he started playing in the NBA? Hint

The Round Mound of Rebound

Loud Mouth

Bark

The Large Philly Star

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was the nickname of the NBA expansion team in Charlotte introduced in 2004? Hint

Hornets

Cougars

Bobcats

Jaguars

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Question 3 of 15

3. What team was Scottie Pippen drafted by? Hint

Seattle SuperSonics

New York Knicks

Chicago Bulls

Toronto Raptors

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the Washington Wizards name before they changed?

Answer: (one word only)

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Question 5 of 15

5. What were Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin nicknamed when they played together on the Warriors? Hint

Run HRM

They never played together

The Bash Brothers

Run TMC

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Question 6 of 15

6. What team was Elton Brand playing for in the 2001-02 season?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 15

7. The 2003 NBA Draft was full of stars. Lebron going one, Darko two, and Carmelo three. Who went fourth in the draft? Hint

Chris Bosh

T.J. Ford

Dwyane Wade

Luke Walton

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Question 8 of 15

8. The Sacramento Kings recently retired the jersey of a player who wore #2, who was it? Hint

Nate Archibald

Maurice Stokes

Oscar Robertson

Mitch Richmond

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Question 9 of 15

9. How many teams has Patrick Ewing been on in his career? Hint

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was Isiah Thomas' nickname?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who drafted Kobe Bryant? Hint

Hornets

Warriors

Lakers

Suns

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Question 12 of 15

12. Back to the Kings and retired #'s, they have an intersting one, #6, who was it honored to?

Answer: (think hard)

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Question 13 of 15

13. Where did the Grizzlies play in 2002? Hint

Memphis

Chicago

Vancouver

St.Lious

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Question 14 of 15

14. What number did John Starks wear as a Golden State Warrior? Hint

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Question 15 of 15

15. What team did Jayson Williams the center end his career with? Hint

Magic

Lakers

Nets

Kings

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Charles Barkley's nickname when he started playing in the NBA?

Answer: The Round Mound of Rebound

2. What was the nickname of the NBA expansion team in Charlotte introduced in 2004?

Answer: Bobcats

They became the Charlotte Hornets in 2014.

3. What team was Scottie Pippen drafted by?

Answer: Seattle SuperSonics

He was traded for Olden Polynice on draft day to the Bulls.

4. What was the Washington Wizards name before they changed?

Answer: Bullets

5. What were Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin nicknamed when they played together on the Warriors?

Answer: Run TMC

6. What team was Elton Brand playing for in the 2001-02 season?

Answer: Clippers

He was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers by the Bulls for Tyson Chandler.

7. The 2003 NBA Draft was full of stars. Lebron going one, Darko two, and Carmelo three. Who went fourth in the draft?

Answer: Chris Bosh

8. The Sacramento Kings recently retired the jersey of a player who wore #2, who was it?

Answer: Mitch Richmond

9. How many teams has Patrick Ewing been on in his career?

Answer: 3

He has been with the New York Knicks, Seattle Supersonics and the Orlando Magic.

10. What was Isiah Thomas' nickname?

Answer: Zeke

11. Who drafted Kobe Bryant?

Answer: Hornets

Yep, Charlotte. He was the 13th pick in the 96 draft. They traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers for Vlade Divac.

12. Back to the Kings and retired #'s, they have an intersting one, #6, who was it honored to?

Answer: the fans, fans

Sorry this is almost impossible, but I found it interesting.

13. Where did the Grizzlies play in 2002?

Answer: Memphis

They moved from Vancouver to Memphis in 2002.

14. What number did John Starks wear as a Golden State Warrior?

Answer: 9

Sorry, just a huge Warrior fan!

15. What team did Jayson Williams the center end his career with?

Answer: Nets

Thanx for taking my quiz.

Source: Author warriorswood

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