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The Basketball Cafe IX Trivia Quiz

After a very long hiatus, the Basketball Cafe has returned. This obscure trivia lounge is exclusively for hardcore basketball fans. Only two more quizzes remain, so I hope you have fun while you can. This one will be all multiple choice. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Dead Man Inc. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Dead Man Inc

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
279,047

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1309

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did the Minnesota Timberwolves play their first regular season game? Hint

1990

1989

1976

1980

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Michael Jordan's middle name? Hint

Jeffrey

Jack

Johnny

Jamile

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these single season leading scorers scored the least during the given season? Hint

Adrian Dantley (1983-1984)

Allen Iverson (1998-1999)

Michael Jordan (1991-1992)

Tracey McGrady (2003-2004)

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Question 4 of 10

4. NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell won how many NBA Championship rings in his career? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following feats did "The Big O" Oscar Robertson accomplish during his career? Hint

12 time All Star

All of these

Averaged a triple double during a season

Won an NBA Championship

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Question 6 of 10

6. If a player on the opposite team is shooting free throws and you jump in the lane too early to grab the rebound, what happens? Hint

The player shooting shoots again.

You receive a technical foul.

The other team gets a point.

The other team gets the ball.

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which of the following years was there no NBA All Star Game? Hint

2000

1998

1999

1997

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following NBA players played himself in the 2002 movie, "Van Wilder"? Hint

Kyle Korver

Kevin Garnett

Quentin Richardson

Kobe Bryant

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Question 9 of 10

9. When David Robinson played for the San Antonio Spurs, he played with fellow All Star Tim Duncan. These two were often given the nickname of what? Hint

Twin Towers

Show Stoppers

The Admirals

The Block Squad

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Question 10 of 10

10. During which of these seasons did Kyle Korver play the least number of games? Hint

2005-06

2003-04

2006-07

2004-05

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did the Minnesota Timberwolves play their first regular season game?

Answer: 1989

The Timberwolves, led by Tony Campbell, were a league low 22-60 that year.

2. What is Michael Jordan's middle name?

Answer: Jeffrey

This is a little known tidbit about Michael. He was born on February 17, 1963.

3. Which of these single season leading scorers scored the least during the given season?

Answer: Allen Iverson (1998-1999)

Iverson, in that year, only averaged 26 points per game. Dantley averaged 30.7, Jordan 30.1, and Tracey 28.

4. NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell won how many NBA Championship rings in his career?

Answer: 11

He won all these championships with the Boston Celtics.

5. Which of the following feats did "The Big O" Oscar Robertson accomplish during his career?

Answer: All of these

In the 1961-1962 NBA season, Robertson accomplished NBA history. In that season, he became the first player to average a triple-double for the entire season, averaging 30.8 points, 11.4 assists and 12.5 rebounds per game. In the year 1971, The Big O won an NBA title with the Milwaukee Bucks.

6. If a player on the opposite team is shooting free throws and you jump in the lane too early to grab the rebound, what happens?

Answer: The player shooting shoots again.

This is a less common mistake in the NBA, but it is often made in college and high school basketball.

7. In which of the following years was there no NBA All Star Game?

Answer: 1999

This year contained no NBA All Star game because of the lockout. It was scheduled to take place in the First Union Center in Philadelphia.

8. Which of the following NBA players played himself in the 2002 movie, "Van Wilder"?

Answer: Quentin Richardson

This movie starred Ryan Reynolds, Tara Reid, and Kal Penn.

9. When David Robinson played for the San Antonio Spurs, he played with fellow All Star Tim Duncan. These two were often given the nickname of what?

Answer: Twin Towers

Robinson was 7'1" and weighed 235 pound while Duncan was 6'11" and weighed 250. They always dominated the low post on offense and defense.

10. During which of these seasons did Kyle Korver play the least number of games?

Answer: 2006-07

In the 2006-07 season, Korver played only 74 games. During 2003-04 he played 74 games and in 2004-05 and 2005-06 he played all 82 games.

Source: Author Dead Man Inc

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