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NBA Great Centers Trivia Quiz

This quiz will focus on the more prominent centers in the NBA throughout history.

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

Author
ice_cold

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,303

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2398

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. This player quite bluntly, put up some solid numbers in his career. He scored 38,387 points, grabbed 17,440 boards, and blocked 3,189 shots. Hint

Wilt Chamberlain

Kareem Abdul Jabbar

Bill Russell

Sheldon Lewis

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Question 2 of 10

2. This player is widely considered the greatest defender of all-time, but his rebounding numbers was what catches an eye. He set a record for most rebounds in a half, averaged 22.5 boards in 936 games, and set a career playoff record for most rebounds. Hint

Bill Russell

Charles Barkley

Wilt Chamberlain

George Mikan

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Question 3 of 10

3. Many call me, "the first great center". I was the first to perfect and utilize hook shots. I led my team to 5 NBA Championships as well. I wore #99. Who am I? Hint

Hakeem Olajuwon

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

George Mikan

Moses Malone

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Question 4 of 10

4. This player grew up in Nigeria and was said to have never even picked up a basketball until age 17. On March 29, 1990, he had an amazing quadruple-double against the Milwaukee Bucs. Hint

Dikembe Motumbo

Patrick Ewing

Shareef Abdur-Rahim

Hakeem Olajuwon

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Question 5 of 10

5. In my 17 year career I averaged 21.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.45 blocks over 1,138 career games. I also was a number one overall draft pick. Who am I? Hint

Partrick Ewing

David Robinson

Earl Monroe

Dennis Rodman

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Question 6 of 10

6. One of this center's most memorable games was his outing against the Clippers on the last day of the 1994 season, in which he put up 71 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and two blocks. Hint

Shaquille O'Neal

David Robinson

Dikembe Motumbo

Patrick Ewing

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Question 7 of 10

7. I was what the sports media called, "Basketball's Unstoppable Force", I won two Championships, won Rookie of the Year in 1960, and won four MVP Awards. Who am I? Hint

Oscar Robinson

Wilt Chamberlain

David Robinson

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Question 8 of 10

8. I played for three teams, but am remembered mostly for my work on the Boston Celtics, and before them the Portland Trailblazers. I won a MVP in 1978, and finals MVP in 1977. Who am I? Hint

Bill Russell

Bill Walton

Larry Bird

Earl Monroe

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Question 9 of 10

9. Though on my team's roster I was listed as playing the one spot, when crunch time came, I came through. My teammate Kareem Abdul- Jabbar was injured, and I successfully filled his position, proving I could play center. Who am I? Hint

Magic Johnson

Moses Malone

Elgin Baylor

Karl Malone

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2006, and as a center, I was with my third team. I left two because of inter-team animosity with my shooting guards. Who am I? Hint

Eric Dampier

Shaquille O'Neal

Chris Webber

Marcus Camby

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This player quite bluntly, put up some solid numbers in his career. He scored 38,387 points, grabbed 17,440 boards, and blocked 3,189 shots.

Answer: Kareem Abdul Jabbar

Kareem (who changed his name from Lew Alcindor) set a record for most points in a career, scored in 787 consecutive games, won MVP six times, was selected on The Defensive First Team five times, and acquired several other honors.

Answer: Bill Russell

Also highlighting Russell's Celtic career were his 11 NBA Championships and five MVP Awards. He was also a 12-time NBA All-Star.

3. Many call me, "the first great center". I was the first to perfect and utilize hook shots. I led my team to 5 NBA Championships as well. I wore #99. Who am I?

Answer: George Mikan

Mikan was one of the first real dominant players of the game, he led the Minneapolis Lakers as their lead scorer, rebounder, and their tallest player.

4. This player grew up in Nigeria and was said to have never even picked up a basketball until age 17. On March 29, 1990, he had an amazing quadruple-double against the Milwaukee Bucs.

Answer: Hakeem Olajuwon

In Olajuwon's outstanding outing against the Buc's, he had 18 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists, and 11 blocked shots. Also among his career honors were: Two NBA Titles, one MVP Award, a member of the All-NBA First Team six times, and the All-NBA Second Team three times.

5. In my 17 year career I averaged 21.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.45 blocks over 1,138 career games. I also was a number one overall draft pick. Who am I?

Answer: Partrick Ewing

Some of Ewing's astounding career highlights include 51 points in a game, 26 total rebounds in a game, the New York Knicks all-time leading scorer at the time of his retirement, Rookie of the Year in 1986, and part of the All-NBA First Team in 1990.

6. One of this center's most memorable games was his outing against the Clippers on the last day of the 1994 season, in which he put up 71 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and two blocks.

Answer: David Robinson

"The Admiral" as he was known, played his entire career for the San Antonio Spurs, and would go on to set a franchise record for points scored, rebounds, and several playoff stats.

7. I was what the sports media called, "Basketball's Unstoppable Force", I won two Championships, won Rookie of the Year in 1960, and won four MVP Awards. Who am I?

Answer: Wilt Chamberlain

The record books are heavy with Wilt the Stilt's accomplishments. He set a record as the first player to score 4,000 points in a season, score 18 consecutive field goals, grab 55 boards in a game, and perhaps most importantly, score an astounding 100 points in a single game in 1962.

8. I played for three teams, but am remembered mostly for my work on the Boston Celtics, and before them the Portland Trailblazers. I won a MVP in 1978, and finals MVP in 1977. Who am I?

Answer: Bill Walton

Unfortunately, dozens of injuries clouded Walton's career. One of which was a chronically broken bone in his left foot. No doubt, Walton could have become more if it wasn't for those. Walton still succeeded in achieving such honors as: NBA First Team (1978), All-Defensive Team (1977,78), and a two-time NBA All-Star.

Answer: Magic Johnson

Earvin "Magic" Johnson reportedly said to his disheartened Lakers team after Kareem's injury, "Never fear, Magic's here". Magic would live up to his statement, proving that a point guard could perform a center's rebounding and scoring duties. Magic ended his career with 6,559 boards, 17,107 points, and 374 blocks.

10. In 2006, and as a center, I was with my third team. I left two because of inter-team animosity with my shooting guards. Who am I?

Answer: Shaquille O'Neal

"Shaq" dubbed himself the leagues most dominant center. In 2005 he had three Championship rings already. In Shaq's last season with the Lakers, he averaged 15 points per game, six rebounds, and two assists per game.

Source: Author ice_cold

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