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NBA Trivia

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by CheezeyBoy22, Apr 15, 2008.

  1. CheezeyBoy22

    CheezeyBoy22 Contributing Member
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    Hello Guys,

    We got a NBA Trivia going on at work so i thought i should post it here to see who can get all of these answers. There are a few i don't know. Here you go...


    1. Who is the only player ever to be selected Number 1 in the NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks?
    a.) Josh Howard c.) Mark Aguirre
    b.) Jason Kidd d.) Avery Johnson

    2. In 2002, the Hornets played their first game in New Orleans. Which team did they defeat 100-75 to start their tenure in the Big Easy?
    a.) Washington Wizards c.) Los Angeles Lakers
    b.) Utah Jazz d.) Orlando Magic

    3. In what year did the Houston Rockets win their first NBA title?
    a.) 1994 c.) 1998
    b.) 1997 d.) Never won a title

    4. Who was the first San Antonio Spur to ever score over 70 points?
    a.) George Gervin c.) David Robinson
    b.) Hakeem Olajuwon d.) Tim Duncan

    5. Before moving to Houston, in what city did the Rockets start out?
    a.) Detroit c.) San Diego
    b.) San Diego d.) Los Angeles

    6. Which team did the Hornets face in their first playoff appearance after moving to New Orleans?
    a.) Detroit Pistons c.) New Jersey Nets
    b.) Indiana Pacers d.) Philadelphia 76ers

    7. Which head coach lasted only 20 games before being fired, with the Spurs record at 9-11?
    a.) Jerry Tarkanian c.) John Lucas
    b.) Tom Nissalke d.) Cotton Fitzsimmons

    8. Dirk Nowitzki was drafted ninth overall by the _________ in the 1998 NBA Draft.
    a.) Los Angeles Lakers c.) Dallas Mavericks
    b.) Milwaukee Bucks d.) Boston Celtics

    9. Which player was voted the 2006 Rookie of the Year?
    a.) Deron Williams c.) Chris Paul
    b.) Charlie Villanueva d.) Andrew Bogut

    10. Which former Spur recorded the 2nd quadruple-double in NBA history on February 18th, during the 1985-1986 season?
    a.) Alvin Robertson c.) Avery Johnson
    b.) David Robinson d.) Tim Duncan

    11. Which Maverick was awarded the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award during the 2004 playoffs?
    a.) Shawn Bradley c.) Scott Williams
    b.) Bobby Jackson d.) Antawn Jamison

    12. How many games did Hakeem Olajuwon play in his 17 years as a member of the Rockets?
    a.) 1277 c.) 1077
    b.) 1177 d.) 977
     
  2. Lil Pun

    Lil Pun Contributing Member

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    These are so easy I don't even have to answer them.
     
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    The Dirk Nowitzki for Tractor Taylor trade is perhaps one of the worst in history.
     
  4. CheezeyBoy22

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    How many games did Olajuwan play for the Rockets?
     
  5. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    I didn't know alvin robinson was with the spurs when he got the quadruple double. now think about that list

    akeem
    d robinson
    robertson


    one of these kids is doing his own thang?
     
  6. finalsbound

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    1. Mark Aguirre, process of elimination.

    2. Utah Jazz, New Orlean's old team name

    3. a) 1994

    4. i'd guess Robinson, but I don't know much about Gervin's career

    5. San Diego

    6. no idea

    7. no idea

    8. Milwaukee Bucks

    9. Chris Paul

    10. Alvin Robertson, since I know Robinson did it in the 90s and I know Timmy never did

    11. Antawn Jamison

    12. I know this was a facebook Rockets trivia question, but I don't know the answer. :(
     
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    7. a- jerry tarkanian
     
  8. ibm

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    really? i don't know the answer to a few of them and i've watched the game for over 2 decades. guess i'm getting old.
     

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