What Do You Know About Don Nelson?

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What Do You Know About Don Nelson? - Quiz

He is an American former National Basketball Association player and head coach. He is well known for coaching teams such as The Milwaukee Bucks, The New York Kicks, etc. Do you think you have all the facts concerning him? If yes, try to complete our quiz now!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    When was he born?

    • A.

      June 15, 1930

    • B.

      May 13, 1940

    • C.

      May 15, 1940

    • D.

      April 4, 1945

    Correct Answer
    C. May 15, 1940
  • 2. 

    When did he start his career?

    • A.

      In 1958

    • B.

      In 1960

    • C.

      In 1962

    • D.

      In 1964

    Correct Answer
    C. In 1962
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "In 1962". This answer indicates that he started his career in the year 1962.

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  • 3. 

    When did he start his coaching career?

    • A.

      In 1976

    • B.

      In 1978

    • C.

      In 1980

    • D.

      In 1982

    Correct Answer
    A. In 1976
    Explanation
    The individual started his coaching career in 1976.

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  • 4. 

    What's his listed height?

    • A.

      6'6"

    • B.

      6'2"

    • C.

      6'0"

    • D.

      5'8"

    Correct Answer
    A. 6'6"
    Explanation
    The listed height of the person in question is 6'6".

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  • 5. 

    What's his nickname?

    • A.

      Jacky

    • B.

      Nellie

    • C.

      Percy

    • D.

      Billie

    Correct Answer
    B. Nellie
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Nellie because the question is asking for the nickname of a person, and out of the given options, Nellie is the only one that can be a nickname for a person. Jacky, Percy, and Billie are also names, but they are not specifically nicknames.

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  • 6. 

    What was his position as a player?

    • A.

      Small forward

    • B.

      Shooting guard

    • C.

      Point guard

    • D.

      Center

    Correct Answer
    A. Small forward
    Explanation
    The correct answer is small forward. This suggests that the person in question played in the small forward position during their career as a player. The small forward position is typically responsible for scoring, rebounding, and defending, and is often considered a versatile and all-around player.

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  • 7. 

    Which team did he play for in 1963?

    • A.

      Toronto Raptors

    • B.

      Cleveland cavaliers

    • C.

      The Los Angeles Lakers

    • D.

      Boston Celtics

    Correct Answer
    C. The Los Angeles Lakers
    Explanation
    In 1963, he played for The Los Angeles Lakers.

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  • 8. 

    When did he start coaching the Dallas Mavericks?

    • A.

      In 1995

    • B.

      In 1997

    • C.

      In 1990

    • D.

      In 1991

    Correct Answer
    B. In 1997
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "In 1997". This means that he started coaching the Dallas Mavericks in the year 1997.

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  • 9. 

    When did he start coaching the Golden State Warriors?

    • A.

      In 2006

    • B.

      In 2004

    • C.

      In 2002

    • D.

      In 2000

    Correct Answer
    A. In 2006
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "In 2006." This means that he started coaching the Golden State Warriors in the year 2006.

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  • 10. 

    When did he stop playing for the Boston Celtics?

    • A.

      In 1960

    • B.

      In 1962

    • C.

      In 1965

    • D.

      In 1967

    Correct Answer
    C. In 1965
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "In 1965." This means that the person in question stopped playing for the Boston Celtics in the year 1965.

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