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NBA Player Nicknames Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about nicknames NBA Players. Have fun and let me know what you think of the quiz (it's my first one).

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

Author
adfocate

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
47,077

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3727

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Jeff Hornacek's nickname? Hint

Horno

Cek

Horndog

Horny

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Jamal Mashburn's nickname? Hint

Mash

Mash Monster

The Mashter

Monster Mash

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Bob Cousy's nickname when he played in the 50s and 60s? Hint

Cooz

Houdini of the Hardwood

Couz

Cous

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these nicknames has belonged to Shaquille O'Neal? Hint

Lemon Blast

The Diesel

.38 Shaqster

Pantry Shaq

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Sam Perkins's nickname? Hint

Smooth Big

Big Smooth

Silky Smooth

The General

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is Jason Williams's nickname? Hint

Vanilla Ice and Cream Cheese

Mailman

J-Dub and White Chocolate

White Dub

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is Dikembe Mutombo's nickname? Hint

The Sudanese Swatter

The Admiral

Dike

Deke

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Manute Bol's nickname? Hint

Special Blessing

Sudanese Shot-Blocker

Designated Rejector

Sudanese Swatter

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is Karl Malone's nickname? Hint

The Postman

The Maleman

Big Karl

The Mailman

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Stephon Marbury's nickname? Hint

Steff

Steph

Mr. Marbury

Starbury

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Jeff Hornacek's nickname?

Answer: Horny

Jeff was the starting SG for the Jazz during their championship runs against Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls.

2. What is Jamal Mashburn's nickname?

Answer: Monster Mash

Jamal was a star forward for the Hornets in 2001.

3. What was Bob Cousy's nickname when he played in the 50s and 60s?

Answer: Houdini of the Hardwood

Bob led the Celtics to 9 championships with Bill Russell, Sam Jones, Tom Heinshohn, etc in the 50s and 60s.

4. Which of these nicknames has belonged to Shaquille O'Neal?

Answer: The Diesel

Shaq led the Lakers to their second straight championship in June 2001.

5. What is Sam Perkins's nickname?

Answer: Big Smooth

Sam at 40, was the NBA's elder statesman in 2001.

6. What is Jason Williams's nickname?

Answer: J-Dub and White Chocolate

Williams got traded to the Memphis Grizzlies for Mike Bibby in July 2001.

7. What is Dikembe Mutombo's nickname?

Answer: Deke

Dikembe was named Defensive Player of the Year for 2000-01.

8. What is Manute Bol's nickname?

Answer: Sudanese Swatter

Manute Bol played in the late 80's to early 90's and was 7-7!

9. What is Karl Malone's nickname?

Answer: The Mailman

Karl is arguably the greatest power forward in NBA History.

10. What is Stephon Marbury's nickname?

Answer: Starbury

Stephon averaged 23.9 points and 8.6 assists in 2000-01 and subsequently got traded to Phoenix for Jason Kidd.

Source: Author adfocate

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