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Bernard King Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the greatest comeback player ever in the NBA, and a great scorer!

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

Author
joppe

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
144,733

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
281

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which year was Bernard King born? Hint

1956

1954

1955

1957

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which college did Bernard attend? Hint

Georgia tech

Tennessee

UCLA

Louisiana tech

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which NBA team was he on as a rookie? Hint

Washington Bullets

Utah Jazz

New Jersey Nets

NY Knicks

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which player won the Rookie of the Year Award in the 77-78 season, which was Bernard's rookie season? Hint

Bernard King

Rickey Green

Jack Sikma

Walter Davis

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bernard was 4 times in the NBA All-Star game, in which years? Hint

1982,1985,1986 and 1990

1980, 1985, 1987 and 1988

1981,1983,1984 and 1992

1982,1984,1985 and 1991

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Bernard's accomplishment, that only him and the late legend Wilt Chamberlain had in common? Hint

Score 50 points in over 4 games in a row

Scored over 100 points a game

Score back to back 50 point games

Score back to back 60 point games

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was King's highest scoring game? Hint

60 points

58 points

62 points

55 points

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Question 8 of 10

8. How tall was Bernard King in the NBA? Hint

6'6"

6'7"

6'8"

6'5"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which season did Bernard lead the NBA in scoring? Hint

1985-86 season

1984-85 season

1983-84 season

1987-88 season

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Question 10 of 10

10. Whch teams had Bernard played with? Hint

Nets, Jazz, Warriors, Lakers, Bullets

Nets, Jazz, Warriors, Piladelphia, Bullets

Nets, Jazz, Detroit, Knicks, Bullets

Nets, Jazz, Warriors, Knicks, Bullets

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which year was Bernard King born?

Answer: 1956

He was born December 4th, 1956, in Brooklyn NY.

2. Which college did Bernard attend?

Answer: Tennessee

Attended Tennessee, scoring 1962 points in 76 games, with a 25.8 average.

3. Which NBA team was he on as a rookie?

Answer: New Jersey Nets

Was a rookie with NJ Nets and a 24.2 point average, and a total of 1969 points.

4. Which player won the Rookie of the Year Award in the 77-78 season, which was Bernard's rookie season?

Answer: Walter Davis

Walter Davis with the Suns and a 24,2 point average.

5. Bernard was 4 times in the NBA All-Star game, in which years?

Answer: 1982,1984,1985 and 1991

He scored 6 points in the 1982 all star game. He scored 18 points in the 1984 AS game in Denver. He scored 13 points in the 1984 AS game in Indianapolis, and he scored 8 points in his "comeback" all-star game in 1991.

6. What was Bernard's accomplishment, that only him and the late legend Wilt Chamberlain had in common?

Answer: Score back to back 50 point games

Chamberlain is the leader with over a 100 games with 50 or more points.

7. What was King's highest scoring game?

Answer: 60 points

He had 44 as highest in his rookie season, and a high of 18 points in an all-star game.

8. How tall was Bernard King in the NBA?

Answer: 6'7"

He was 6'7" tall, and weighed 205 lbs. His brother Albert, also played in the NBA.

9. Which season did Bernard lead the NBA in scoring?

Answer: 1984-85 season

Led the league with a 32,9 scoring average in 55 games. Some of the other high scorers this season was: Alex English (27,9), Larry Bird (28,7), Adrian Dantley (26,6).

10. Whch teams had Bernard played with?

Answer: Nets, Jazz, Warriors, Knicks, Bullets

Won comeback player of the year award after averaging 21.9 in the 1980-81 season. After averaging 9.3 in the 1979-80 season.

Source: Author joppe

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