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What do you know about Karl Malone?

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

Author
smalls

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
83,396

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
882

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year was his first All-Star MVP award? Hint

1989

1977

1982

1985

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Question 2 of 10

2. What college did he attend? Hint

Louisiana Tech

Cincinnati

Kentucky

Georgetown

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1998, he surpassed what NBA great for all-time freethrows making him ranked 3rd at the time? Hint

Bob Cousy

Wilt Chamberlain

Jerry West

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1990, Karl scored 60+ points in a game for the first time. How many points did he score? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1996, he was nominated as one of the '50 Greatest NBA Players' in history.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What year was he born? Hint

1963

1987

1955

1965

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Question 7 of 10

7. What team did he play for in his first 17 years? Hint

Bulls

Cavaliers

Trail Blazers

Jazz

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Jazz point guard gives him the ball? Hint

Michael Adams

John Stockton

Latrell Sprewell

Michael Jordan

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Question 9 of 10

9. What number is he? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. What kind of business did Karl own in 2002? Hint

Shoe Company

Chain of Grocery Stores

Candy Store

Toyota Dealership

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year was his first All-Star MVP award?

Answer: 1989

He won another one with the Jazz also in 1998.

2. What college did he attend?

Answer: Louisiana Tech

He played for the 1983 Goodwill Games and won a bronze medal.

3. In 1998, he surpassed what NBA great for all-time freethrows making him ranked 3rd at the time?

Answer: Jerry West

He notched his 7,160th free throw of his career, passing the Laker-great 'Zeke from Cabin Creek'.

He was ranked 3rd at the time behind Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan. He was #1 on the list with 9787 when he retired in 2004.

4. In 1990, Karl scored 60+ points in a game for the first time. How many points did he score?

Answer: 61

He did it in 1990 on January 27, in his 5th NBA season against the Milwaukee Bucs.

5. In 1996, he was nominated as one of the '50 Greatest NBA Players' in history.

Answer: True

This is a tremendous honor to be associated with the likes of George Mikan, Jerry West, Bob Cousy, Bob Pettit, etc.

6. What year was he born?

Answer: 1963

He was born July 24 in 1963, the same year as Jordan was.

7. What team did he play for in his first 17 years?

Answer: Jazz

He played on the Jazz from since he was drafted in 1985 through the 2002-2003 season.

8. What Jazz point guard gives him the ball?

Answer: John Stockton

They are one of best hookups in the NBA. Due to Malone being such a prolific scorer, almost every time he scores, Stockton gets credited with the assist.

9. What number is he?

Answer: 32

He received this number a rookie in 1985. His daughter also wears the number in college basketball.

10. What kind of business did Karl own in 2002?

Answer: Toyota Dealership

He also owns a rigging company in the Salt Lake area.

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