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Hammer's NBA Legends Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz regarding NBA legends throughout history, all of which are in the Hall of Fame.

A multiple-choice quiz by countrydude27. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
countrydude27

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
223,772

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
3082

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Everyone knows about Dr. J, but do you know his real name? Hint

Jack Black

Jim Johnson

Bo Jackson

Julius Erving

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Question 2 of 10

2. Isiah Thomas was a basketball great that played for the Detroit Pistons. What was his number? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. With what team did Wilt Chamberlain spend the lastpart of his NBA career? Hint

Boston Celtics

Los Angeles Lakers

Charlotte Bobcats

Utah Jazz

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these players retired with the most points scored in their career? Hint

Bill Walton

Oscar Robertson

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Clyde Drexler

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Question 5 of 10

5. What team was lucky enough to have defensive great Bill Russell for his entire career? Hint

San Antonio Spurs

Chicago Bulls

Miami Heat

Boston Celtics

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Question 6 of 10

6. I played for the Boston Celtics my entire career and won the MVP 1984-86. My number 33 was retired when I retired in 1992, and I set 27 Celtics records. Who am I? Hint

Larry Bird

Pete Maravich

Clyde Drexler

Walt Frazier

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was Earvin Johnson's nickname? Hint

Wizard

The Man

King

Magic

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Hall of Famer was dubbed the "Iceman"? Hint

Oscar Robertson

Robert Parish

Bill Walton

George Gervin

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was "Big Game James" last name? Hint

Johnson

Smith

Brown

Worthy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the oldest of these when he retired, and is also a Hall of Famer? Hint

Bob Cousy

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Julius Erving

Bill Russell

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Everyone knows about Dr. J, but do you know his real name?

Answer: Julius Erving

Julius Erving spent a couple of years in the ABA, but his entire NBA career was spent with the Philadelphia 76ers.

2. Isiah Thomas was a basketball great that played for the Detroit Pistons. What was his number?

Answer: 11

Isiah Thomas played for the Pistons his entire career. He led Detroit to NBA Championships in 1989 and 1990 and was the Finals MVP in 1990.

3. With what team did Wilt Chamberlain spend the lastpart of his NBA career?

Answer: Los Angeles Lakers

Wilt Chamberlain was best known for his career with the Lakers. He wore number 13.

4. Which of these players retired with the most points scored in their career?

Answer: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 38,387 points in his lifetime. He also had a record six MVPs.

5. What team was lucky enough to have defensive great Bill Russell for his entire career?

Answer: Boston Celtics

Bill Russell was one of the most amazing defensive centers in NBA history. Bill was an MVP five times in his career (1958, 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1965).

6. I played for the Boston Celtics my entire career and won the MVP 1984-86. My number 33 was retired when I retired in 1992, and I set 27 Celtics records. Who am I?

Answer: Larry Bird

Larry Bird played for the Celtics for 13 years and led them to 10 Atlantic Division titles. He was the Finals MVP twice in his life.

7. What was Earvin Johnson's nickname?

Answer: Magic

Earvin "Magic" Johnson played for the Lakers in his entire NBA career. He came from East Lansing, Michigan, and went to Michigan State University. As a rookie he led the Lakers to win the Finals and was named MVP.

8. Which Hall of Famer was dubbed the "Iceman"?

Answer: George Gervin

George Gervin scored 40 or more points in the NBA 64 times. He spent most of his career playing for San Antonio. His college jersey number was retired by Eastern Michigan University.

9. What was "Big Game James" last name?

Answer: Worthy

James Worthy spent his whole 12 years in the NBA with the L.A. Lakers. He led the Lakers to the Finals 7 times, and was the Finals MVP once.

10. Who was the oldest of these when he retired, and is also a Hall of Famer?

Answer: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Bob Cousy activated himself on the Cincinnati/Kansas City Royals roster at age 41, but Kareem was older at 42, which made him oldest active player in NBA history in 1989.

Source: Author countrydude27

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