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Career of Isiah Thomas Trivia Quiz

Let's see how much you know about the captain of the Bad Boys in the Motor City.

A multiple-choice quiz by J23Burke. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
J23Burke

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
203,695

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
378

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What college did Isiah attend? Hint

Indiana

Michigan St.

Illinois

Indiana St.

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Question 2 of 10

2. What close friend of Isiah was drafted ahead of him in the 1981 NBA draft? Hint

Rolando Blackman

Tom Chambers

Magic Johnson

Mark Aguirre

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Question 3 of 10

3. During a 1984 playoff game, against what team did Isiah Thomas score 16 points in 91 seconds? Hint

New York Knicks

Indiana Pacers

Chicago Bulls

Boston Celtics

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many all-star game MVP awards did Isiah win? Hint

He never won the award

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the only season Isiah led the NBA in assists by himself? Hint

1989-90

1984-85

1982-83

1992-93

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many points did Isiah Thomas score when he set a record for points in a quarter of the 1988 Finals game? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. What year did Isiah Thomas win the NBA Finals MVP? Hint

1991

1988

1989

1990

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Question 8 of 10

8. What team did Thomas play against in his last game as a professional? Hint

New York Knicks

Orlando Magic

Houston Rockets

Los Angeles Clippers

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Question 9 of 10

9. What expansion team did Isiah become part owner of after leaving the Pistons? Hint

Vancouver Grizzlies

Toronto Raptors

Miami Heat

Charlotte Hornets

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which one of the league's elite point guards did Thomas, in his inaugural season as the GM of the New York Knicks, trade for in a blockbuster trade? Hint

Jamal Crawford

Jason Kidd

Vinnie Johnson

Stephon Marbury

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What college did Isiah attend?

Answer: Indiana

He was highly recruited by Bobby Knight and won a National Championship in 1981.

2. What close friend of Isiah was drafted ahead of him in the 1981 NBA draft?

Answer: Mark Aguirre

Aguirre was drafted #1 by the Dallas Mavericks. Thomas was drafted #2 by the Detroit Pistons. They were childhood friends in Chicago, and later worked together for the New York Knicks.

3. During a 1984 playoff game, against what team did Isiah Thomas score 16 points in 91 seconds?

Answer: New York Knicks

Game five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals proved to be a classic. The duel between Bernard King of the Knicks and Isiah turned out to be a Knicks overtime victory. The game never would have gone to OT if Isiah wouldn't have caught fire.

4. How many all-star game MVP awards did Isiah win?

Answer: 2

He received MVPs in 1984 and 1986, tallying 51 points and 25 assists in the two games.

5. What was the only season Isiah led the NBA in assists by himself?

Answer: 1984-85

Although he totaled 9,061 assists in his career, the 1984-85 season was the only one he led the league in. In the 1983-84 season, he tied for the league lead.

6. How many points did Isiah Thomas score when he set a record for points in a quarter of the 1988 Finals game?

Answer: 25

Isiah put on a heroic performance when he scored 25 of his 47 points in the third quarter against the L.A. Lakers, with an injured ankle.

7. What year did Isiah Thomas win the NBA Finals MVP?

Answer: 1990

He won the MVP against the Portland Trailblazers in a five game series.

8. What team did Thomas play against in his last game as a professional?

Answer: Orlando Magic

Isiah scored 12 points in his final game against the young, talented Shaquille O'Neal and Company. He tore his achilles tendon ending his NBA career.

9. What expansion team did Isiah become part owner of after leaving the Pistons?

Answer: Toronto Raptors

He was Vice President and part owner of Toronto from 1994-1997.

10. Which one of the league's elite point guards did Thomas, in his inaugural season as the GM of the New York Knicks, trade for in a blockbuster trade?

Answer: Stephon Marbury

This trade was one of his first, of many, big acquisitions in turning the New York Knicks into a playoff team.

Source: Author J23Burke

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