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Great Centers in NBA History Trivia Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of great centers in NBA history. Be prepared to think and try to master the quiz of the big men.

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

Author
miniscwab

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
295,998

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When I retired, I had played in more games than any other player, and won three rings as part of the Boston "Big Three" in the '80s. I have scored over 20,000 career points. Who am I? Hint

David Robinson

Shaquille O'Neal

Robert Parish

Vlade Divac

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Question 2 of 10

2. I was drafted 1st overall in 1985 out of Georgetown. I played for three NBA franchises in my career, but never won a championship. I was also a part of the Dream Team. Who am I? Hint

Ralph Sampson

Christian Laettner

Patrick Ewing

Tim Duncan

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Question 3 of 10

3. Some consider me the best defender of all-time and one of the top centers of my time. I spent my entire career with one team, winning 11 championships. Who am I? Hint

Hakeem Olajuwon

Bob Lanier

Wilt Chamberlain

Bill Russell

4. This great center dominated the post in the early days of pro basketball, and was the first big man to make a big prescence. Multiple scoring titles highlight this player's career. He passed away in 2005. Who is he? Hint

George Mikan

Alonzo Mourning

Wilt Chamberlain

Tom Burleson

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Question 5 of 10

5. This combination of centers was known as the Twin Towers back in the day. Both men were at least seven feet playing on the same NBA team. One half of this dynamic duo went on to rank 7th in all-time scoring. Who are they? Hint

Manute Bol / Shawn Bradley

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar / Magic Johnson

Hakeem Olajuwon / Ralph Sampson

David Robinson / Tim Duncan

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Question 6 of 10

6. I am over seven feet and played for two teams in my career winning 6 championships, 6 scoring titles and 6 MVP awards. I have scored more points than Karl Malone and Michael Jordan. Who am I? Hint

Adrian Dantley

Wes Unseld

Kevin McHale

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Question 7 of 10

7. Many different centers have won the NBA MVP award in their careers. Which combination below have won it more than once? Hint

Unseld, O'Neal, Chamberlain, Walton, Abdul-Jabbar

Malone, Russell, Abdul-Jabbar, Chamberlain, Duncan

Olajuwon, Russell, Duncan, Unseld, Robinson

Abdul-Jabbar, Chamberlain, O'Neal, Duncan, Divac

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Question 8 of 10

8. This great center has represented the U.S. at the Olympics and World Championships. He has been in a movie and was the MVP of the WBC in Canada/94, and has scored over 25,000 career points. Who is this center? Hint

Robert Parish

Dwight Howard

Bill Russell

Shaquille O'Neal

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Question 9 of 10

9. I once scored the highest amount of points in one game in 1962. I am one of the best centers ever and had a huge rivalry with Bill Russell. I have scored over 28,000 career points. Who am I? Hint

Wilt Chamberlain

Yao Ming

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Karl Malone

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which great center has made more free throws than anyone else at his position? Hint

Patrick Ewing

Moses Malone

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Walt Bellamy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When I retired, I had played in more games than any other player, and won three rings as part of the Boston "Big Three" in the '80s. I have scored over 20,000 career points. Who am I?

Answer: Robert Parish

Robert Parish was the iron man of basketball. He played in 1611 games over 21 seasons in the NBA, winning three championships with the Boston Celtics. Parish finished his career with 23,334 points and over 14,000 boards.

2. I was drafted 1st overall in 1985 out of Georgetown. I played for three NBA franchises in my career, but never won a championship. I was also a part of the Dream Team. Who am I?

Answer: Patrick Ewing

Patrick Ewing is considered one of the greatest players to never get a ring, and is part of the 50 Greatest Players All-Time list. He scored 24,815 career points and swatted a great 2894 shots in his illustrious career. This center was also a member of the 1992 U.S. Dream Team.

3. Some consider me the best defender of all-time and one of the top centers of my time. I spent my entire career with one team, winning 11 championships. Who am I?

Answer: Bill Russell

Bill is probably the greatest big man of all-time. Not only did he rank second in all-time rebounds with 21,620, but he also has a record 11 championships, and has won 5 MVP awards. He spent all of his career with the Celtics too.

Answer: George Mikan

George was the first big man to dominate. At 6ft 10in (2.08m) He was quite tall for for the era that he played in the 1940s and 1950s for Minneapolis Lakers . He wore the number 99.

Answer: Hakeem Olajuwon / Ralph Sampson

This giant combination of Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson made big impact during their time together on the Rockets. Hakeem went on to score 26,946 points and become one of the top centers ever.

6. I am over seven feet and played for two teams in my career winning 6 championships, 6 scoring titles and 6 MVP awards. I have scored more points than Karl Malone and Michael Jordan. Who am I?

Answer: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest to ever dribble a ball. He amassed a grand total 38,387 points, 17,440 rebounds, 3189 blocks, to go along with being a 19-time all-star. He is arguably the best center ever, is a Laker legend, and still holds many records at UCLA.

7. Many different centers have won the NBA MVP award in their careers. Which combination below have won it more than once?

Answer: Malone, Russell, Abdul-Jabbar, Chamberlain, Duncan

Five centers have won it at least twice and they are: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Moses Malone, Tim Duncan and Bill Russell. Kareem won the most of any player with six.

Answer: Shaquille O'Neal

Shaq was drafted 1st overall in the 1992 draft by the Orlando Magic and has made himself one of the most popular, feared, and best centers ever. In 15 seasons, he has amassed 26,286 points and won 4 championships, 2000 MVP, a 14-time all-star, and being a successful movie and music star.

9. I once scored the highest amount of points in one game in 1962. I am one of the best centers ever and had a huge rivalry with Bill Russell. I have scored over 28,000 career points. Who am I?

Answer: Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt "The Stilt" was a big man who dominated on the boards and on scoring from anywhere in post area. He once scored 100 points in a game in Hershey, Pennsylvania in 1962, a record that still stands.

10. Which great center has made more free throws than anyone else at his position?

Answer: Moses Malone

Moses was drafted out of high school into the ABA before later moving to the NBA, where he made a great name for himself. He made 8531 free throws during his career, more than any other center. He scored a total 27,409 points with 16,212 boards.

Source: Author miniscwab

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