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Sam, Alonzo, and Glen Trivia Quiz

This is a simple to hard quiz mainly about three NBA players: Sam Perkins, Glen Rice, and Alonzo Mourning.

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

Author
KeenanWoods

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
78,551

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1578

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is the most common nickname for Sam Perkins? Hint

Big Smooth

Big Sleep

Senior Sam

Sleepy Sammy

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is Alonzo Mourning's most common nickname? Hint

Mourning Glory

Gonzo Alonzo

Big Man Mourning

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is Glen Rice's nickname? Hint

Uncle Glen's Rice

Rice cakes

G-Money

Money bags

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Question 4 of 15

4. Sam Perkins was taken as which pick and in which year? Hint

1985 (1st Pick)

1985 (23rd Pick)

1986 (11th Pick)

1984 (4th Pick)

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Question 5 of 15

5. Alonzo Mourning was considered a 'hot-head' while playing for the Heat against the Knicks in the play-offs, for fighting with THIS now retired player _________ ?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... grandmama)

6. Alonzo Mourning was considered a 'hot-head' while playing for the Heat against the Knicks in the play-offs, for fighting with THIS now retired player. In this fight, ____________ tried to break up the fight by 'attacking Zo's leg'. Hint

Tim Hardaway

Allan Houston

Latrell Sprewell

Jeff Van Gundy

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Question 7 of 15

7. Sam Perkins played for all of the following teams but one, which one? Hint

Portland Trailblazers

Los Angeles Lakers

Indiana Pacers

Seattle SuperSonics

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Question 8 of 15

8. While playing for which of the following teams did Sam Perkins film a commercial, where he showed up unexpectedly at a random household? Hint

Seattle SuperSonics

Los Angeles Lakers

Dallas Mavericks

Indiana Pacers

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Question 9 of 15

9. Glen Rice's first year as an all-star was ______ ? Hint

never

1995

1996

1997

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which of the following teams have neither Alonzo Mourning or Glen Rice played for? Hint

Indiana Pacers

Miami Heat

Charlotte Hornets

Los Angles Lakers

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Question 11 of 15

11. Glen Rice averaged _____ ppg during his Wolverine's 1989 NCAA championship tournament run? Hint

29.8

36.6

30.7

22.3

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Question 12 of 15

12. Glen Rice held scoring records for all of these teams but one, which one? Hint

Los Angeles Lakers

Michigan Wolverines

Charlotte Hornets

Miami Heat

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Question 13 of 15

13. Of these four players, who has scored the most points in a single game, and how many was it? Hint

Alonzo Mourning - 50

Glen Rice - 56

Sam Perkins - 58

Alonzo Mourning - 43

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Question 14 of 15

14. In how many games did Zo become the Hornets' all-time leading shotblocker? Hint

163

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Question 15 of 15

15. Sam Perkins was never a team-mate of which of the following players? Hint

Michael Jordan

Shawn Bradley

James Worthy

Reggie Miller

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the most common nickname for Sam Perkins?

Answer: Big Smooth

Sam Perkins got the nickname 'The Big Smooth' for the great form he has when he shoots three pointers, and for his constantly calm composure.

2. What is Alonzo Mourning's most common nickname?

Answer: Zo

This one isn't that witty of a nickname, just a quicker way of referring to this great Heat center.

3. What is Glen Rice's nickname?

Answer: G-Money

He got this nickname for his three point shooting ability.

4. Sam Perkins was taken as which pick and in which year?

Answer: 1984 (4th Pick)

Perkins was drafted in 1984 as the 4th overall pick in the NBA draft, to the Dallas Mavericks. He was chosen behind Akeem Olajuwon (1), Sam Bowie (2), and former Tar Heels teammate Michael Jordan (3).

5. Alonzo Mourning was considered a 'hot-head' while playing for the Heat against the Knicks in the play-offs, for fighting with THIS now retired player _________ ?

Answer: Larry Johnson

Things became so HEATed between the Heat and the Knicks in the play-offs that Zo and Johnson, formerly of the Knicks, got into a fight on the court. They were both suspended for the fight.

Answer: Jeff Van Gundy

Jeff Van Gundy was seen in the melee hanging for dear life onto the leg of a man almost twice his size. When asked about it afterwards, Zo said he didn't even notice the Knicks coach there, until he looked down.

7. Sam Perkins played for all of the following teams but one, which one?

Answer: Portland Trailblazers

Sam Perkins played for many ball clubs during his long career, but Portland was not one of them. Sam played his best season as a member of the Seattle Supersonics.

8. While playing for which of the following teams did Sam Perkins film a commercial, where he showed up unexpectedly at a random household?

Answer: Seattle SuperSonics

Perkins was wearing that good ol' green uni when he showed up to play basketball with the unsuspecting family.

9. Glen Rice's first year as an all-star was ______ ?

Answer: 1996

His first year as an all-star was in 1996, as a member of the Charlotte Hornets. He averaged 26.8 ppg in that season.

10. Which of the following teams have neither Alonzo Mourning or Glen Rice played for?

Answer: Indiana Pacers

Alonzo Mourning has played for both the Heat and the Hornets, while Glen Rice has played for the Heat, the Hornets, the Lakers, the Rockets, and the Knicks. They never played on the same team together though (they have been traded for each other).

11. Glen Rice averaged _____ ppg during his Wolverine's 1989 NCAA championship tournament run?

Answer: 30.7

Glen Rice averaged 30.7 points per game during the NCAA tournament in 1989, when he led the Wolverine to the NCAA championship.

12. Glen Rice held scoring records for all of these teams but one, which one?

Answer: Los Angeles Lakers

Glen Rice is the Big Ten all-time leading scorer with 2,442 points. He held the Charlotte Hornets' record for career scoring average (as a member of the team) with 23.5 ppg (Dell Curry was the club's all-time leading scorer). He was also the Miami Heat's all-time leading scorer, with 9,248 points.

13. Of these four players, who has scored the most points in a single game, and how many was it?

Answer: Glen Rice - 56

Glen Rice scored a career-high 56 points as a member of the Heat in 1995 against the Magic. This was the most points ever scored by a Heat player in a single game.

14. In how many games did Zo become the Hornets' all-time leading shotblocker?

Answer: 49

It only took a rookie Alonzo Mourning 49 games to become the Hornets' all-time leading shotblocker.

15. Sam Perkins was never a team-mate of which of the following players?

Answer: Shawn Bradley

Sammy was a team-mate of Michael Jordan and James Worthy when they played college-ball at UNC. UNC coach Dean Smith said that he knew for sure that Sam Perkins could make it in the NBA, but he wasn't sure about Jordan. Perkins was also Reggie's team-mate as a member of the Pacers. When Sam played for the Mavericks, The Stormin' Mormon was not yet part of the squad.

Source: Author KeenanWoods

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