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Yao Ming Mania Trivia Quiz

This quiz is a quiz for all fans of "The Little Giant" Yao Ming.

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

Author
vpham

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
163,362

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
595

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Question 1 of 10

1. What country was Yao Ming born in? Hint

Japan

Vatican City

Brazil

China

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Question 2 of 10

2. Yao scored a new career high of 46 points against the Dallas Mavericks in his rookie season?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What NBA team drafted Yao in the 2002 NBA Draft? Hint

Houston Rockets

Phoenix Suns

Charlotte Bobcats

Dallas Mavericks

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Question 4 of 10

4. Yao Ming was the starting center for the Western Conference All-Stars in 2003?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Yao Ming was the _____ Chinese player in NBA history? Hint

1st

42nd

2nd

3rd

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Question 6 of 10

6. Both of Yao's parents played for China's National Teams?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Chinese team did Yao play for prior to joining the Rockets? Hint

Shandong Bulls

Beijing Ducks

Shanghai Sharks

Bayi Rockets

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Question 8 of 10

8. What happened to Yao Ming on November 11th, 2002? Hint

He announced that he was going to retire from the NBA

He had a perfect shooting night

He got in a fight with Shaquille O'Neal

He blocked 10 shots against the Heat

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many time(s) was Yao Ming named Rookie of the Month during the 2002-2003 season? Hint

None

Once

Twice

Three times

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Question 10 of 10

10. Yao Ming was the 2002-2003 "Got Milk" NBA Rookie of the Year?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What country was Yao Ming born in?

Answer: China

The Chinese native is nicknamed the "Little Giant". He has been featured in commercials for Visa and Gatorade. He was born on September 12, 1980.

2. Yao scored a new career high of 46 points against the Dallas Mavericks in his rookie season?

Answer: False

Yao scored a new career high of 30 points against the Mavericks on November 21, 2002, in his rookie season.

3. What NBA team drafted Yao in the 2002 NBA Draft?

Answer: Houston Rockets

Yao was the first overall draft pick in 2003 and was drafted by the Rockets.

4. Yao Ming was the starting center for the Western Conference All-Stars in 2003?

Answer: True

Yao started at center in the All-Star game. He received 1,286,324 votes in the All-Star balloting.

5. Yao Ming was the _____ Chinese player in NBA history?

Answer: 3rd

He was the third ever Chinese player in the NBA following Wang Zhizhi and Mengke Bateer.

6. Both of Yao's parents played for China's National Teams?

Answer: True

His 6-7 father Yao Zhi Yuan and his 6-3 mother Fang Feng Di both played for Chinese National Teams.

7. Which Chinese team did Yao play for prior to joining the Rockets?

Answer: Shanghai Sharks

He averaged 15 rebounds and 23 points in 122 games while playing for the Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).

8. What happened to Yao Ming on November 11th, 2002?

Answer: He had a perfect shooting night

On November 11th, 2002, Yao Ming scored 20 points on a perfect 9-9 shooting against the Los Angeles Lakers.

9. How many time(s) was Yao Ming named Rookie of the Month during the 2002-2003 season?

Answer: Twice

He was named Rookie of the Month twice, in December 2002 and February 2003.

10. Yao Ming was the 2002-2003 "Got Milk" NBA Rookie of the Year?

Answer: False

Although he didn't win the "Got Milk" Rookie of the Year award, he was voted The Sporting News NBA Rookie of the Year.

Source: Author vpham

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