Basketball Worldcup Trivia Quiz Questions

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    Luis Scola was selected to the All-Rookie team in 2007-2008, what team did he play for that season?

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    • Houston
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  • 2. 

    What team did was Taj Gibson on when he was selected to the All-Rookie First Team?

    • Chicago

    • Denver

    • New Orleans

    • Sacramento

    Correct Answer
    A. Chicago
    Explanation
    Taj Gibson was selected to the All-Rookie First Team when he was playing for the Chicago Bulls team.

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  • 3. 

    Klay Thompson, an All-Rookie First Team selection played for what NBA team his rookie year?

    • Orlando

    • Washington

    • Golden State

    • New Orleans

    Correct Answer
    A. Golden State
    Explanation
    Klay Thompson, an All-Rookie First Team selection, played for the Golden State Warriors in his rookie year.

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  • 4. 

    What team did 6ft 3in tall Bradley Beal play for in his rookie season?

    • Washington

    • Milwaukee

    • Chicago

    • Golden State

    Correct Answer
    A. Washington
    Explanation
    Bradley Beal, who stands 6ft 3in tall, played for the Washington team in his rookie season.

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  • 5. 

    What team was Dion Waiters on when he was selected to the All-Rookie First Team?

    • New York

    • Charlotte

    • Cleveland

    • Chicago

    Correct Answer
    A. Cleveland
    Explanation
    Dion Waiters was selected to the All-Rookie First Team while playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers team.

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  • 6. 

    What team did 7ft tall Andrea Bargnani play for in his rookie season?

    • New Orleans

    • Sacramento

    • New Jersey

    • Toronto

    Correct Answer
    A. Toronto
    Explanation
    Andrea Bargnani played for the Toronto team in his rookie season.

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  • 7. 

    Shane Battier was selected to the All-Rookie team in 2001-2002, what team did he play for that season?

    • Memphis

    • New York

    • Atlanta

    • Toronto

    Correct Answer
    A. Memphis
    Explanation
    Shane Battier was selected to the All-Rookie team in 2001-2002, indicating that he had a successful rookie season. The question asks which team he played for that season, and the correct answer is Memphis. This means that Battier played for the Memphis team during the 2001-2002 season and performed well enough to be recognized as one of the top rookies in the league.

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  • 8. 

    Shane Battier and Luis Scola were part of which team together?

    • 2001-2002 Miami Heat

    • 2001-2002 Atlanta Hawks

    • 1999-2000 LA Lakers

    • 2007-2008 Houston Rockets

    Correct Answer
    A. 2007-2008 Houston Rockets
    Explanation
    Shane Battier and Luis Scola were part of the 2007-2008 Houston Rockets team together.

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  • 9. 

    On which team did Michael Ruffin and Michael Redd play for at the same time?

    • 2001-2002 Miami Heat

    • 2001-2002 Atlanta Hawks

    • 1999-2000 LA Lakers

    • 2007-2008 Milwaukee Bucks

    Correct Answer
    A. 2007-2008 Milwaukee Bucks
    Explanation
    Michael Ruffin and Michael Redd played for the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2007-2008 season.

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  • 10. 

    In 2002-2003, which star hit 84.3% of their free throws and averaged 5.85 assists per game?

    • Kobe Bryant

    • Chris Paul

    • Kevin Garnett

    • Tim Duncan

    Correct Answer
    A. Kobe Bryant
    Explanation
    Kobe Bryant is the correct answer because he had a free throw percentage of 84.3% and averaged 5.85 assists per game during the 2002-2003 season. This indicates that he was highly accurate at free throws and also had a good playmaking ability, making him a well-rounded player during that season.

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  • 11. 

    In 1994-1995, which star hit 53.3% of their free throws and averaged 2.71 assists per game?

    • Shaquille O'Neal

    • Tim Duncan

    • Paul Pierce

    • Chris Paul

    Correct Answer
    A. Shaquille O'Neal
    Explanation
    Shaquille O'Neal is the correct answer because he is the only star among the given options who played in the NBA during the 1994-1995 season. The statistics mentioned in the question, 53.3% free throw shooting and 2.71 assists per game, align with O'Neal's performance during that season. This suggests that O'Neal struggled with free throws and had a relatively low assist average compared to the other options.

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  • 12. 

    What team was O.J. Mayo on when he was selected to the All-Rookie First Team?

    • New Jersey

    • Minnesota

    • Memphis

    • Detroit

    Correct Answer
    A. Memphis
    Explanation
    O.J. Mayo was selected to the All-Rookie First Team while playing for the Memphis team.

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  • 13. 

    What team was Jeff Green on when he was selected to the All-Rookie First Team?

    • Seattle

    • Chicago

    • Miami

    • New York

    Correct Answer
    A. Seattle
    Explanation
    Jeff Green was selected to the All-Rookie First Team while playing for the Seattle team.

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  • 14. 

    In 1989-1990, who averaged 1.48 steals and 2.76 assists per game while scoring 30.98 points per game ?

    • Karl Malone

    • Kevin Garnett

    • Kobe Bryant

    • Ray Allen

    Correct Answer
    A. Karl Malone
    Explanation
    Karl Malone is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who played in the NBA during the 1989-1990 season. The given statistics of 1.48 steals, 2.76 assists, and 30.98 points per game align with Malone's performance during that season.

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  • 15. 

    Gary Neal, an All-Rookie First Team selection played for what NBA team his rookie year?

    • San Antonio

    • Portland

    • New York

    • Sacramento

    Correct Answer
    A. San Antonio
    Explanation
    Gary Neal, an All-Rookie First Team selection, played for the San Antonio Spurs during his rookie year in the NBA.

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  • 16. 

    Jorge Garbajosa, an All-Rookie First Team selection played for what NBA team his rookie year?

    • Phoenix

    • San Antonio

    • Toronto

    • Portland

    Correct Answer
    A. Toronto
    Explanation
    Jorge Garbajosa, an All-Rookie First Team selection, played for the Toronto Raptors his rookie year.

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  • 17. 

    Kevin Martin and Beno Udrih were on the roster of which team together?

    • 2007-2008 Sacramento Kings

    • 2001-2002 Atlanta Hawks

    • 2007-2008 Miami Heat

    • 2007-2008 Golden State Warriors

    Correct Answer
    A. 2007-2008 Sacramento Kings
    Explanation
    Kevin Martin and Beno Udrih were on the roster of the 2007-2008 Sacramento Kings together.

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  • 18. 

    What team did 6ft 11in tall Charlie Villanueva play for in his rookie season?

    • Toronto

    • Charlotte

    • Chicago

    • Sacramento

    Correct Answer
    A. Toronto
    Explanation
    In his rookie season, Charlie Villanueva played for the Toronto team.

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  • 19. 

    On which team did DeShawn Stevenson and Caron Butler play at the same time?

    • 2007-2008 Dallas Mavericks

    • 1999-2000 LA Lakers

    • 2007-2008 Washington Wizards

    • 2007-2008 Atlanta Hawks

    Correct Answer
    A. 2007-2008 Washington Wizards
    Explanation
    DeShawn Stevenson and Caron Butler played together for the Washington Wizards until February 13, 2010. On that date, both players were traded to the Dallas Mavericks as part of a multi-player trade deal. This trade involved Stevenson, Butler, and Brendan Haywood joining the Mavericks in exchange for Josh Howard, Drew Gooden, James Singleton, and Quinton Ross moving to the Wizards. Stevenson's unique choice to wear number 92 with the Mavericks, making him the first player in NBA history to do so, stemmed from his previous jersey numbers: number 9 in Orlando and number 2 with Utah and Washington.

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  • 20. 

    Which point guard scored 27 points and grabbed 21 rebounds in the NBA's 2011-12 Playoffs?

    • Eric Bledsoe

    • Mike Bibby

    • Kirk Hinrich

    • Jason Kidd

    Correct Answer
    A. Mike Bibby
    Explanation
    Mike Bibby is the correct answer because he is the only point guard listed who played in the NBA's 2011-12 Playoffs and scored 27 points while grabbing 21 rebounds. Eric Bledsoe, Kirk Hinrich, and Jason Kidd may have played in the playoffs that year, but there is no information provided about their individual performances in terms of points and rebounds.

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  • 21. 

    What team was Ben Gordon on when he was selected to the All-Rookie First Team?

    • Milwaukee

    • Toronto

    • Chicago

    • Sacramento

    Correct Answer
    A. Chicago
    Explanation
    Ben Gordon was selected to the All-Rookie First Team while playing for the Chicago team.

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  • 22. 

    Randy Foye and Ryan Gomes were part of which team together?

    • 2007-2008 Atlanta Hawks

    • 2010-2011 Los Angeles Clippers

    • 2007-2008 New Jersey Nets

    • 2007-2008 Chicago Bulls

    Correct Answer
    A. 2010-2011 Los Angeles Clippers
    Explanation
    Randy Foye, a five-year veteran shooting guard, and Ryan Gomes, a versatile forward, were both signed by the Los Angeles Clippers. As teammates, they played together on the Clippers roster during the same period. Their signings were part of the team's efforts to bolster its lineup with experienced players in their respective positions. Together, Foye and Gomes contributed to the Clippers' efforts on the court during their time with the team.

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  • 23. 

    Randy Foye was selected to the All-Rookie team in 2006-2007, what team did he play for that season?

    • Orlando

    • Minnesota

    • Atlanta

    • New York

    Correct Answer
    A. Minnesota
    Explanation
    Randy Foye played for the Minnesota team during the 2006-2007 season, which is why he was selected to the All-Rookie team.

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  • 24. 

    Who scored 30 points in the NBA's 2011-12 Playoffs?

    • Mike Conley

    • Delonte West

    • Jeff Teague

    • Mario Chalmers

    Correct Answer
    A. Delonte West
    Explanation
    Delonte West scored 30 points in the NBA's 2011-12 Playoffs.

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  • 25. 

    Channing Frye, an All-Rookie First Team selection played for what NBA team his rookie year?

    • New York

    • Orlando

    • Washington

    • Portland

    Correct Answer
    A. New York
    Explanation
    Channing Frye, an All-Rookie First Team selection, played for the New York Knicks during his rookie year in the NBA.

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  • 26. 

    Drew Gooden was selected to the All-Rookie team in 2002-2003, what team did he play for that season?

    • Miami

    • Portland

    • L.A. Clippers

    • Orlando

    Correct Answer
    A. Orlando
    Explanation
    Drew Gooden played for the Orlando team in the 2002-2003 season, as he was selected to the All-Rookie team during that time.

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  • 27. 

    Daequan Cook and Jason Williams were on the roster of which team together?

    • 2001-2002 Atlanta Hawks

    • 2001-2002 Miami Heat

    • 2007-2008 Miami Heat

    • 1999-2000 LA Lakers

    Correct Answer
    A. 2007-2008 Miami Heat
    Explanation
    Daequan Cook and Jason Williams were on the roster of the 2007-2008 Miami Heat together.

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  • 28. 

    In 2000-2001, which star hit 81.4% of their free throws and averaged 4.58 assists per game?

    • Allen Iverson

    • Kevin Garnett

    • Tim Duncan

    • Chris Paul

    Correct Answer
    A. Allen Iverson
    Explanation
    Allen Iverson is the correct answer because he had a free throw percentage of 81.4% during the 2000-2001 season. Additionally, he averaged 4.58 assists per game during that same season. This combination of high free throw percentage and assists per game makes him the most likely candidate for the given question.

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  • 29. 

    What team did 6ft 7in tall Landry Fields play for in his rookie season?

    • New York

    • Portland

    • Cleveland

    • Orlando

    Correct Answer
    A. New York
    Explanation
    In his rookie season, Landry Fields played for the New York Knicks team.

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  • 30. 

    Wally Szczerbiak and Ben Wallace were on the roster of which team together?

    • 2007-2008 Cleveland Cavaliers

    • 2001-2002 Miami Heat

    • 2007-2008 Detroit Pistons

    • 2007-2008 Philadelphia Sixers

    Correct Answer
    A. 2007-2008 Cleveland Cavaliers
    Explanation
    Wally Szczerbiak and Ben Wallace played together as teammates on the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2008-2009 NBA season. Both players were part of the Cavaliers' roster during that time, contributing to the team's efforts on the court. Szczerbiak, known for his scoring ability and perimeter shooting, and Wallace, renowned for his defensive prowess and rebounding, provided valuable skills and experience to the Cavaliers as they competed in the NBA.

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Danielle Shafer |Basketball Coach |
Danielle Shafer holds a Master's degree in Marketing from the University of Nottingham and a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management and Coaching from Urbana University. With a passion for sports education and community involvement, she volunteered at Special Olympics events from January 2012 to teach basketball and directed camps like the Wayne High School Basketball Camp in May 2012.

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