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Toronto Raptors 2005-06 Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about one of the more woeful NBA teams, the Toronto Raptors. But I still love 'em! And I hope you do too. Enjoy! And good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by me132. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
me132

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,061

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which big man did the Raptors draft with the 7th overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft, stunning the NBA? Hint

Joey Graham

Channing Frye

Rafael Araujo

Charlie Villanueva

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which veteran did the Raptors acquire on November 16th, 2005, in order to provide insurance at the point guard position? Hint

Darrick Martin

Damon Stoudamire

Pape Sow

Leo Rautins

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which 2005 Raptors' assistant coach was the interim head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers in 2000 after the firing of Chris Ford? Hint

Jim Todd

Alex English

Jay Triano

Sam Mitchell

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Raptors' drafted Roko Ukic with the 41st overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. Instead of joining the Raptors however, Ukic opted to go to Spain to play for which basketball team? Hint

Winterthur F.C. Barcelona

Unicaja Malaga

Akasvayu Girona

Tau Cer�mica

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which tall Raptors centre was suspended indefinitely while with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2002 for conduct detrimental to the team? Hint

Aaron Williams

Rafael Araujo

Loren Woods

Chris Bosh

6. To which international squad did the Raptors suffer a defeat in an exhibition game prior to the start of the 2005-06 season, marking only the 2nd time that an NBA team has lost to an international club? Hint

Real Madrid

Maccabi Tel-Aviv

Benetton

GHP Bamberg

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Question 7 of 10

7. Jose Calderon and which other NBA player became the first two Spaniards to start in the same NBA game when the Raptors played the Memphis Grizzlies on November 30, 2005? Hint

Pau Gasol

Ra�l L�pez

Peja Stojakovic

Jake Tsakalidis

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which two Raptors played their college ball in Michigan? Hint

Mike James and Eric Williams

Aaron Williams and Loren Woods

Joey Graham and Matt Bonner

Jalen Rose and Morris Peterson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Of the 14 players on the Raptors' 2005-06 opening day roster, how many had the last name "Williams"? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Aside from the Raptors, which was the only other NBA team that was winless after the first nine games of the 2005-06 season? Hint

New York Knicks

Atlanta Hawks

New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets

Charlotte Bobcats

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which big man did the Raptors draft with the 7th overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft, stunning the NBA?

Answer: Charlie Villanueva

For once the Raptors' front office made a good decision. Villanueva had turned out to be a versatile big man with the ability to attack the rim, fight for boards, and nail threes.

2. Which veteran did the Raptors acquire on November 16th, 2005, in order to provide insurance at the point guard position?

Answer: Darrick Martin

Alvin Williams was supposed to be the Raptors' third point guard, but a debilitating knee injury has left him incapable of playing big minutes.

3. Which 2005 Raptors' assistant coach was the interim head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers in 2000 after the firing of Chris Ford?

Answer: Jim Todd

The Clippers went 4-33 under Todd to finish up the season with a record of 15 wins and 67 losses, worst in the NBA.

4. The Raptors' drafted Roko Ukic with the 41st overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. Instead of joining the Raptors however, Ukic opted to go to Spain to play for which basketball team?

Answer: Tau Cer�mica

Tau Cer�mica, also known as Baskonia, was the home of 2005 Raptor's point guard Jose Calderon before he was signed by Toronto.

5. Which tall Raptors centre was suspended indefinitely while with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2002 for conduct detrimental to the team?

Answer: Loren Woods

In 2004, Woods was once again suspended for conduct detrimental to the team, this time by the Miami Heat.

Answer: Maccabi Tel-Aviv

The Raptors lost 105-103 on a jumper by former NBA player Anthony Parker.

7. Jose Calderon and which other NBA player became the first two Spaniards to start in the same NBA game when the Raptors played the Memphis Grizzlies on November 30, 2005?

Answer: Pau Gasol

Gasol had 15 points and Calderon had six points in a 92-66 Grizzlies' victory.

8. Which two Raptors played their college ball in Michigan?

Answer: Jalen Rose and Morris Peterson

Jalen was born in Detroit and played at the University of Michigan as part of the Fab Five. Morris was born in Flint and played at Michigan State.

9. Of the 14 players on the Raptors' 2005-06 opening day roster, how many had the last name "Williams"?

Answer: 3

Alvin, Eric, and Aaron were the three players having the last name "Williams".

10. Aside from the Raptors, which was the only other NBA team that was winless after the first nine games of the 2005-06 season?

Answer: Atlanta Hawks

Out of those nine losses, six came at home at the Air Canada Centre. The Raptors finally won their tenth game of the season.

Source: Author me132

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