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NBA Player Numbers Trivia Quiz

When you watch a basketball match do you pay attention to the numbers that the players wear? You will find out if you do this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by doz3_16. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
doz3_16

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
87,138

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

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Question 1 of 5

1. In the 2001-2002 season what number did Lakers guard Derek Fisher wear? Hint

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Question 2 of 5

2. What number did Golden State`s guard Jason Richardson wear during 2001-2002 season?

Answer: (its higher than 10)

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Question 3 of 5

3. Jason Kidd wore number 5 for the New Jersey Nets in 2001-2002 because his favourite number 32 was retired, but by who?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Question 4 of 5

4. What number did Dallas Mavericks German Forward Dirk Nowiztki wear in 2001-2002? Hint

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Question 5 of 5

5. What number did Sacramento Kings forward Hedo Turkoglu wear in 2001-2002? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 2001-2002 season what number did Lakers guard Derek Fisher wear?

Answer: 2

He was one of three Los Angles Lakers, along with Kobe and Shaq to average double figures during the 2001-2002 season.

2. What number did Golden State`s guard Jason Richardson wear during 2001-2002 season?

Answer: 23

He won the 2002 slam dunk contest and he won the MVP award in the rookie vs sophomore game as well.

3. Jason Kidd wore number 5 for the New Jersey Nets in 2001-2002 because his favourite number 32 was retired, but by who?

Answer: Julius Erving

Jason Kidd wanted to wear his favourite number 32 which he had at Phoenix, but it was retired at New Jersey. His hero is Magic Johnson, which is why he wanted 32.

4. What number did Dallas Mavericks German Forward Dirk Nowiztki wear in 2001-2002?

Answer: 41

He was the second German to play in the NBA, the first player was Detlef Schrempf.

5. What number did Sacramento Kings forward Hedo Turkoglu wear in 2001-2002?

Answer: 5

He was the first ever Turkish player to play in the NBA.

Source: Author doz3_16

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