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!

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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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