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NBA International Stars 2004 Trivia Quiz

In 2004, the rest of the basketball world had caught up to the U.S., and the term "Dream Team" has become obsolete. So who's who in international basketball?

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

Author
metzoham

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
188,984

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1998, this sharpshooter from Serbia Montenegro won MVP of the Greek League. He had been drafted by the Kings in 1996 but didn't join them until 1998. With Chris Webber injured on the sidelines in 2003-04, he stepped up his game and helped keep the Kings competitive. He finished fourth in MVP voting that year. Who is he? Hint

Zydrunas Ilgauskas

Hedo Turkoglu

Peja Stojakovic

Dirk Nowitzki

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Question 2 of 10

2. This popular player is from Serbia-Montenegro. He started his career playing with Magic Johnson on the Lakers in 1989, and has played for the Hornets and Kings. He's known for taking charges in the paint and for his unusual (and effective) offensive game. Who is he? Hint

Vlade Divac

Vladamir Radmanovic

Mehmet Okur

Arvydas Sabonis

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Question 3 of 10

3. This country sent only three players to the NBA in the 20th century. However, two became All-Stars at the forward position, notorious for both offensive brilliance and defensive incompetence. What country did they hail from? Hint

Poland

France

Switzerland

Germany

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these young NBA players was not from South America? Hint

Manu Ginobili

Leandro Barbosa

Nene Hilario

Eduardo Najera

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Question 5 of 10

5. With a fall to Puerto Rico in the 2004 Athens Olympics, the "Dream Team" appeared to be a thing of the past. Puerto Rico had one NBA player. Who was he? Hint

Manu Ginobili

Vinny Del Negro

Pau Gasol

Carlos Arroyo

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Center was the first player ever to be drafted 1st overall in the NBA draft, having never played college or high school basketball in the U.S. He is: Hint

Michael Olawokandi

Hakeem Olajuwon

Yao Ming

Patrick Ewing

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Question 7 of 10

7. It's a common idea that it takes a few years to take European players to develop into the NBA game. In 2001, however, this player was an exception by becoming the first European to ever win rookie of the year. He is: Hint

Dirk Nowitzki

Manu Ginobili

Pau Gasol

Tony Parker

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Question 8 of 10

8. With 'His Airness' retired, Scottie Pippen and this versatile Croatian forward helped keep the Bulls in the playoffs, and he remained a key part of the Bulls second three-peat when MJ returned. His name is: Hint

Vlade Divac

Hedo Turkoglu

Luc Longley

Toni Kukoc

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Question 9 of 10

9. This legendary center earned his U.S. citizenship just before the 1996 Atlanta games, which allowed him to play for the second Dream Team. He is: Hint

Patrick Ewing

Arvydas Sabonis

Dikembe Mutumbo

Hakeem Olajuwon

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Question 10 of 10

10. Out of the six continents with people on them, how many have produced NBA players? Hint

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Answer: Peja Stojakovic

Peja won the three point shootout in '02 and '03, made three straight all-star appearances in 2002-04. Larry Bird has said that no NBA player comes close to being as good Peja at shooting the basketball (and Larry is somewhat of an authority on the matter).

Answer: Vlade Divac

Vlade made the All-Star team in 2001 as a King, and returned to the Lakers as a free agent after the 03-04 season.

Answer: Germany

The players were Dirk Nowitzki, Detlef Schrempf, and Uwe Blab. Detlef played for the Mavericks, Pacers, Supersonics, and Trailblazers in a 15-year career, retiring in 2000. He averaged 13.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, making 3 All-Star teams and starting for the Supersonics team that made the finals in 1996.

In six NBA seasons, Dirk has averaged 20.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, and made three All-Star teams for the Mavericks. Uwe Blab played for the Spurs, Warriors, and Mavericks.

4. Which of these young NBA players was not from South America?

Answer: Eduardo Najera

Eduardo was born in Mexico and attended college at Cornerstone Christian Academy in San Antonip Texas. He was drafted by the Mavericks in 2000, and is known for his hustle and hard-nosed defense.
Manu was born in Argentina, and Leandro and Nene are both from Brazil.

5. With a fall to Puerto Rico in the 2004 Athens Olympics, the "Dream Team" appeared to be a thing of the past. Puerto Rico had one NBA player. Who was he?

Answer: Carlos Arroyo

Carlos scored 24 points in Puerto Rico's victory. In 2003-04, started at point guard for the Utah Jazz, averaging 12.6 points and 5 assists.

6. This Center was the first player ever to be drafted 1st overall in the NBA draft, having never played college or high school basketball in the U.S. He is:

Answer: Yao Ming

The other players were all number one picks and born overseas, but played NCAA college basketball. Yao is one of the most popular players in the world, voted by fans to start in the All-Star game his first two seasons.

Answer: Pau Gasol

Pau was drafted third by the Grizzlies that year and averaged 17.6 points and 8.9 rebounds to win the award.

Answer: Toni Kukoc

In 2003-04, an aging Toni still logged significant playing time on the Bucks.

9. This legendary center earned his U.S. citizenship just before the 1996 Atlanta games, which allowed him to play for the second Dream Team. He is:

Answer: Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem may be the greatest foreign-born player in NBA history. In 17 NBA seasons, he has earned 12 All-Star selections, 12 All NBA selections, two Defensive Player of the Year Awards('93 and '94) and and MVP Award(1994). He lead the Rockets to two NBA titles ('94 and '95). He also blocked 3830 shots in his career.

10. Out of the six continents with people on them, how many have produced NBA players?

Answer: 6

It's true. After Hakeem, Detlef, Vlade, Patrick Ewing(Jamacia), and Drazen Petrovic (Croatia) paved the way, people started coming from all over the place. Yao Ming and Wang Zhizi were the first Chinese players in the league. Luc Longley and Shane Heal came from Australia and played NBA ball in the '90s. Nene Hilario and Manu Ginobili were both drafted in 2002 out of Brazil and Argentina.

Source: Author metzoham

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