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Christian Laettner Trivia Quiz

Christian Laettner was a legend in college. His NBA career was pretty average.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
302,173

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
271

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Question 1 of 10

1. What college did Laettner attend, known for its basketball dominance and a coach with a difficult name? Hint

UNC

Villanova

Louisville

Duke

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Question 2 of 10

2. Laettner is best known for his buzzer-beater shot in a game against __________. Hint

Florida

UNLV

Kentucky

UCLA

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Question 3 of 10

3. What team drafted Laettner? Hint

Atlanta Hawks

Minnesota Timberwolves

Golden State Warriors

Miami Heat

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Question 4 of 10

4. What season did Laettner earn his only All-Star bid? Hint

1994-1995

1996-1997

1992-1993

1998-1999

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Question 5 of 10

5. What jersey did Laettner wear while at Duke? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many seasons did Laettner go to the playoffs in the NBA? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many seasons did Laettner play a full season (all 82 regular-season games)? Hint

Once

Twice

None

Three times

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Question 8 of 10

8. What year was Laettner suspended for drug use? Hint

1998

2002

2004

2000

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2007, Laettner acquired the operating rights for which Major League Soccer team? Hint

Kansas City Wizards

DC United

Colorado Rapids

San Joe Earthquakes

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Question 10 of 10

10. What team did Laettner play for in 2000-01? Hint

Indiana Pacers

Golden State Warriors

Dallas Mavericks

Denver Nuggets

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What college did Laettner attend, known for its basketball dominance and a coach with a difficult name?

Answer: Duke

Laettner played for the Blue Devils under Mike Krzyzewski. Duke is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

2. Laettner is best known for his buzzer-beater shot in a game against __________.

Answer: Kentucky

Laettner's famous shot happened during the 1992 East regional finals. He left Duke holding many NCAA tournament records in points, games, and free throws and played in start in four consecutive Final Fours.

3. What team drafted Laettner?

Answer: Minnesota Timberwolves

Laettner was drafted third in 1992 by the Timberwolves, behind Shaquille O'Neal and Alonzo Mourning. Players drafted behind Laettner included Tom Gugliotta and Latrell Sprewell.

4. What season did Laettner earn his only All-Star bid?

Answer: 1996-1997

Laettner was a member of the Atlanta Hawks. He played in the NBA from 1992-2005.

5. What jersey did Laettner wear while at Duke?

Answer: 32

Laettner's jersey was retired in 1992. Other Duke alumni with retired jerseys include Grant Hill (33) in 1994, Danny Ferry (35) in 1989, and Shane Battier (31) in 2001.

6. How many seasons did Laettner go to the playoffs in the NBA?

Answer: 6

Laettner went to the playoffs with Atlanta (1995-1998), Detroit (1999-2000). His final NBA season was 2004-05 with Miami Heat.

7. How many seasons did Laettner play a full season (all 82 regular-season games)?

Answer: Twice

Laettner did that during the 1996-1997 seasn (Atlanta Hawks) and 1999-2000 season (Detroit Pistons). He was injured the majority of the 1998-1999 season. He played in 868 NBA games with 692 starts.

8. What year was Laettner suspended for drug use?

Answer: 2004

Laettner was a member of the Washington Wizards at the time. He was suspended for five games.

9. In 2007, Laettner acquired the operating rights for which Major League Soccer team?

Answer: DC United

Laettner and former Duke teammate Brian Davis bought the club in 2007. An attempt to buy the Memphis Grizzlies and have Laettner come out of retirement failed in 2006.

10. What team did Laettner play for in 2000-01?

Answer: Dallas Mavericks

Laettner was part of an eight-player deal in 2000, and played 53 games for Dallas in the 2000-01 season (and then 25 games for Washington at the back end of the season).

He was waived by Golden State in 2004 and never played a game for the Warriors. In the NBA, Laettner averaged 12.8 points per game, 48% field goal, 82% from the free throw line, 6.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 11,121 points.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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