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NBA Stumper Trivia Quiz

See how you measure up against facts and stats in this crucial quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by studmuffin19. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
studmuffin19

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
28,607

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
9 / 20

Plays
2485

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Question 1 of 20

1. How many times did Paul Pierce win the Big 12 Conference Tournament MVP? Hint

1 time

2 times

3 times

never

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Question 2 of 20

2. Prior to John Stockton becoming the all-time leader in steals, who owned the title? Hint

Alvin Robertson

Maurice Cheeks

Clyde Drexler

Michael Jordan

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Question 3 of 20

3. What NBA player had the shortest career of those on the top 25 all-time scoring list? Hint

Michael Jordan

Bob Petit

George Gervin

Reggie Miller

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Question 4 of 20

4. Which 1960s Los Angeles Laker was known as 'Fall Back Baby'? Hint

Gail Goodrich

Cotton Nash

Dick Barnett

Rudy LaRusso

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Question 5 of 20

5. In the 1993 Finals Jordan averaged ____ points, ____ rebounds and ____ assists to roll over Phoenix in a 6 game series. Fill in the blanks. Hint

42, 8.1, 6.2

44, 9.1, 5.7

41, 8.5, 6.3

45, 8.8, 6.0

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Question 6 of 20

6. The Charlotte Hornets joined what other team as an expansion team in 1988? Hint

Los Angeles Clippers

Miami Heat

Portland Trailblazers

Sacramento Kings

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Question 7 of 20

7. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won MVP how many times? Hint

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Question 8 of 20

8. Which current player has the highest 3pt FG percentage (as of 2001)? Hint

Glen Rice

Hubert Davis

Steve Kerr

Dana Barros

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Question 9 of 20

9. Paul Arizin is first on the all-time ejections list, who is second (as of February 2001)? Hint

Hakeem Olajuwon

Dave Cowens

Robert Parrish

Shawn Kemp

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Question 10 of 20

10. Who was the only Rookie of the Year to ever lead the league in scoring? Hint

Kareem Abul-Jabbar

Walt Bellamy

Michael Jordan

Wilt Chamberlain

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Question 11 of 20

11. When the ref calls timeout on his part, it is legal for either team to substitute a player. True or false?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 12 of 20

12. Desmond Mason, the current slam dunk champion, was what pick overall in the draft? Hint

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Question 13 of 20

13. What NBA player is 2nd on the all-time steals list for the NCAA? Hint

Allen Iverson

Bonzi Wells

Jason Kidd

David Wesley

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which NBA player has donated the most money to his former college? Hint

Steve Smith

Reggie Miller

Bryon Russel

Jamal Mashburn

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Question 15 of 20

15. Jamal Mashburn started his career off with what team? Hint

Dallas Mavericks

Milwaukee Bucks

Miami Heat

Utah Jazz

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Question 16 of 20

16. Who is the only NBA player to have his own personal shoe made by jumpman (Jordan) apparel? Hint

Paul Pierce

Nick Van Exel

Cuttino Mobely

Vin Baker

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Question 17 of 20

17. The largest margin of victory in a regular season game came between what two teams: name either of them?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 18 of 20

18. Which two teams hold the record for the fewest rebounds in a game?(both teams combined)? Hint

Miami and Orlando

Denver and Utah

Seattle and Phoenix

Philadelphia and Boston

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Question 19 of 20

19. Who is 4th on the all-time rebounding list (as of 2001)? Hint

Patrick Ewing

Robert Parish

Mark Eaton

Wayne Rollins

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Question 20 of 20

20. Who has the most turnovers in a single season? Hint

Artis Gilmore

Jerry Stackhouse

Kevin Porter

Michael Ray Richardson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many times did Paul Pierce win the Big 12 Conference Tournament MVP?

Answer: 2 times

2. Prior to John Stockton becoming the all-time leader in steals, who owned the title?

Answer: Maurice Cheeks

Maurice Cheeks only beat out Jordan by 4 steals to be second on the all time steals list.

3. What NBA player had the shortest career of those on the top 25 all-time scoring list?

Answer: George Gervin

George Gervin had 20,708 points in only a 10 year career.

4. Which 1960s Los Angeles Laker was known as 'Fall Back Baby'?

Answer: Dick Barnett

Dick Barnett was a guard beside the great Jerry West. Barnett would kick his heels against his rear on a jump shot. He was nicknamed this by the all-time great announcer Chick Hearn.

5. In the 1993 Finals Jordan averaged ____ points, ____ rebounds and ____ assists to roll over Phoenix in a 6 game series. Fill in the blanks.

Answer: 41, 8.5, 6.3

6. The Charlotte Hornets joined what other team as an expansion team in 1988?

Answer: Miami Heat

7. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won MVP how many times?

Answer: 6

He won the award 6 times and led the league in scoring twice.

8. Which current player has the highest 3pt FG percentage (as of 2001)?

Answer: Steve Kerr

Steve Kerr has an amazing .464 3pt percentage, making 618 of 1,332 long balls.

9. Paul Arizin is first on the all-time ejections list, who is second (as of February 2001)?

Answer: Shawn Kemp

Paul Arizin - 101, Shawn Kemp - 100, Hakeem Olajuwon - 86, Dave Cowens - 90, Robert Parish - 86 ... and Kemp and Olajuwon aren't finished yet.

10. Who was the only Rookie of the Year to ever lead the league in scoring?

Answer: Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain averaged 37.6 points a game in his rookie season.

11. When the ref calls timeout on his part, it is legal for either team to substitute a player. True or false?

Answer: False

12. Desmond Mason, the current slam dunk champion, was what pick overall in the draft?

Answer: 17

13. What NBA player is 2nd on the all-time steals list for the NCAA?

Answer: Bonzi Wells

14. Which NBA player has donated the most money to his former college?

Answer: Steve Smith

Steve Smith donated {$2.5} million to Michigan State to build a student athlete center on campus in his late mother's name.

15. Jamal Mashburn started his career off with what team?

Answer: Dallas Mavericks

16. Who is the only NBA player to have his own personal shoe made by jumpman (Jordan) apparel?

Answer: Vin Baker

17. The largest margin of victory in a regular season game came between what two teams: name either of them?

Answer: Cleveland Cavaliers

Clevland 148 vs. Miami 80.

18. Which two teams hold the record for the fewest rebounds in a game?(both teams combined)?

Answer: Seattle and Phoenix

19 total boards.

19. Who is 4th on the all-time rebounding list (as of 2001)?

Answer: Patrick Ewing

20. Who has the most turnovers in a single season?

Answer: Artis Gilmore

Artis Gilmore had 366 in 1977-78.

Source: Author studmuffin19

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