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Quiz about Difficult Basketball Nicknames

Difficult Basketball Nicknames Quiz

This is a difficult quiz based on basketball players nicknames. Some will be easier than others. Good Luck!

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

Author
bo_jangles

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
202,880

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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2247

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Question 1 of 10

1. Wilt Chamberlain often went by "The Stilt" but he had another nickname. What was it? Hint

The Giant

Big Will

Showtime

The Big Dipper

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the nickname of Julius Erving? Hint

Dr. E

Dr. J

Dr. Dunk

Dr. Cool

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the nickname of Indiana Pacer Darnell Hillman? Hint

The Doctor of Dunk

Dr. H

Dr. D

Dr. Dunkenstein

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was former New York Net and San Antonio Spur, Larry Kenon's nickname? Hint

The Specialist

Dr. K

Dr. Dunk

The Doctor of Dunk

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the nickname of Utah Jazzman, Darrell Griffith? Hint

Dr. D

The Doctor of Dunk

Doctor Darrell

Dr. Dunkenstein

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the real name of "Muggsy" Bogues? Hint

Chris

Leroy

Tyrone

Ben

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Question 7 of 10

7. Vincent Johnson had a nickname that wasn't considered ordinary. What was it? Hint

The Tree

The Refrigerator

The Microwave

Captain Late

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the nickname of Dennis Rodman? Hint

The Worm

The Snake

The Bad Boy

The Hawk

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Question 9 of 10

9. Charles Barkley often went by "Sir Charles", but he had another nickname. What was it? Hint

The Hick From French Lick

The Human Highlght Film

The Round Mound Of Rebound

The Rebound Man

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the nickname of Laker, Jamaal Wilkes? Hint

Silk

The Glide

Milk

The Touch

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Wilt Chamberlain often went by "The Stilt" but he had another nickname. What was it?

Answer: The Big Dipper

He led NBA in scoring seven times and rebounding 11 times; seven-time All-NBA first team; four-time MVP (1960,66-68) in Philadelphia; scored 100 points vs. NY Knicks in Hershey, Pa., Mar. 2, 1962; led 76ers (1967) and LA Lakers (1972) to NBA titles; Finals MVP in 1972.

2. What was the nickname of Julius Erving?

Answer: Dr. J

He played in the ABA (1971-76), was a three-time MVP, two-time playoff MVP, and led the NY Nets to two titles (1974,76). In the NBA (1976-87); five-time All-NBA 1st team, MVP in 1981, led Philadelphia 76ers to title in 1983.

3. What was the nickname of Indiana Pacer Darnell Hillman?

Answer: The Doctor of Dunk

The Doctor of Dunk went to play pro ball straight from high school. He played from 1972 to 1976 in the ABA, and from 1977 to 1980 in the NBA.

4. What was former New York Net and San Antonio Spur, Larry Kenon's nickname?

Answer: Dr. K

He played forward, was 6'9, 205lbs, born on Dec. 13, 1952. He played 10 pro seasons, three with the ABA and seven with the NBA.

5. What was the nickname of Utah Jazzman, Darrell Griffith?

Answer: Dr. Dunkenstein

He played 10 seasons with the Utah Jazz from 1980-1991.

6. What was the real name of "Muggsy" Bogues?

Answer: Tyrone

Muggsy played 15 seasons in the NBA. He was drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1987, and played for the Charlotte Hornets (1988-1997,1997-1998), the Golden State Warriors (1997-1998, 1998-1999), and the Toronto Raptors (1999-2001).

7. Vincent Johnson had a nickname that wasn't considered ordinary. What was it?

Answer: The Microwave

The Microwave was chosen in the first round of the NBA by Seattle.
He played 13 seasons in the NBA with Seattle (1979-1982), Detroit (1982-1991), and San Antonio (1991-1992).

8. What was the nickname of Dennis Rodman?

Answer: The Worm

Dennis Rodman played 14 seasons in the NBA and had five championship rings with the Bulls and the Pistons.

9. Charles Barkley often went by "Sir Charles", but he had another nickname. What was it?

Answer: The Round Mound Of Rebound

He was a five-time All-NBA first team with Philadelphia and Phoenix; U.S. Olympic Dream Team member in '92; NBA regular season MVP in 1993; and later a basketball announcer for TNT network.

10. What was the nickname of Laker, Jamaal Wilkes?

Answer: Silk

He was drafted in the first round by the Golden State Warriors in 1974. Wilkes played in the NBA for 12 seasons with Golden State (1974-1977), LA Lakers (1977-1985), and LA Clippers (1985-1986).

Source: Author bo_jangles

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