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1. Dominique Wilkins was born on an Air Force base in France?

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Dominique Wilkins, a former professional basketball player, was indeed born on an Air Force base in France. This fact is well-documented and widely known in the sports community.

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Dive into the NBA Fans Entrance Exam: Quiz! Test your knowledge on historical facts like team origins, record holders, and unique player backgrounds. Perfect for basketball enthusiasts eager... see moreto assess their grasp on NBA history and trivia. see less

2. What year did the NBA originate?

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The NBA originated in 1946. This is the correct answer because the National Basketball Association (NBA) was founded on June 6, 1946, in New York City as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). It later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 to become the NBA as we know it today.

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3. The Providence Steamrollers were an actual NBA team

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The Providence Steamrollers were indeed an actual NBA team. They were a professional basketball team based in Providence, Rhode Island, that played in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) from 1946 to 1949. The team was one of the original eleven franchises in the BAA, which eventually merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to form the NBA in 1949. Although the Steamrollers had a short-lived existence and struggled on the court, they hold a place in NBA history as one of the early teams in the league.

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4. Which non-Celtics player has the most championship rings?

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Robert Horry has the most championship rings among non-Celtics players. Throughout his career, Horry won a total of seven NBA championships, playing for the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, and San Antonio Spurs. His ability to perform in clutch moments and make crucial shots during playoff runs earned him the nickname "Big Shot Rob." Horry's championship success and contributions to multiple teams solidify his status as the non-Celtics player with the most championship rings.

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5. Who holds the record for most assists in a game?

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Scott Skiles holds the record for the most assists in a game.

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6. What was the Denver Nuggets' original name?

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The Denver Nuggets' original name was Denver Rockets.

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7. Which NBA player was the band Pearl Jam originally named after?

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The band Pearl Jam was originally named after NBA player Mookie Blaylock. This is because the band members were fans of Blaylock and his aggressive playing style. However, they were unable to use his name for legal reasons, so they decided to change it to Pearl Jam.

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8. Only two players have won both ROY & MVP in the same year. Wilt Chamberlain is one. Who is the other?

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Wes Unseld is the correct answer because he is one of the two players who have won both the Rookie of the Year (ROY) and the Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards in the same year. The question states that Wilt Chamberlain is one of the players, and the correct answer asks for the other player. Therefore, Wes Unseld must be the correct answer.

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9. What was the ORIGINAL name of the Los Angeles Lakers?

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10. Who is the Oklahoma City Thunder's all-time leading scorer?

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Gary Payton is not the all-time leading scorer for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He played for the Seattle SuperSonics, not the Thunder. The correct answer is either Russell Westbrook or Kevin Durant, both of whom played for the Thunder and are among the franchise's all-time leading scorers.

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Dominique Wilkins was born on an Air Force base in France?
What year did the NBA originate?
The Providence Steamrollers were an actual NBA team
Which non-Celtics player has the most championship rings?
Who holds the record for most assists in a game?
What was the Denver Nuggets' original name?
Which NBA player was the band Pearl Jam originally named after?
Only two players have won both ROY & MVP in the same year. Wilt...
What was the ORIGINAL name of the Los Angeles Lakers?
Who is the Oklahoma City Thunder's all-time leading scorer?
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