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    What the popular nickname for the late 1980's era Detroit Pistons?

    • The Bad Boys
    • Piston Power
    • Four On The Floor
    • Motor City Madmen
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  • 2. 

    Which Detroit Piston was on a title-winning team in the European Cadet basketball league?

    • Nazr Mohammed

    • Darko Milicic

    • Mateen Cleaves

    • Rickey Paulding

    Correct Answer
    A. Darko Milicic
    Explanation
    Darko Milicic was on a title-winning team in the European Cadet basketball league. This suggests that he had success at a young age and was part of a successful team in his early basketball career.

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  • 3. 

    Which one of these players was a captain on the 2005-2006 Detroit Pistons team?

    • Rasheed Wallace

    • Ben Wallace

    • Richard Hamilton

    • Tony Delk

    Correct Answer
    A. Ben Wallace
    Explanation
    Ben Wallace was a captain on the 2005-2006 Detroit Pistons team. This can be inferred from the information provided in the question.

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  • 4. 

    What year did Chauncey Billups earn the NBA Finals MVP Award?

    • 2005

    • 2006

    • 2003

    • 2004

    Correct Answer
    A. 2004
    Explanation
    In 2004, Chauncey Billups earned the NBA Finals MVP Award.

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  • 5. 

    Who was the first Detroit Pistons coach to have a jersey retired by the team?

    • Larry Brown

    • Joe Dumars

    • Chuck Daly

    • Dick Vitale

    Correct Answer
    A. Chuck Daly
    Explanation
    Chuck Daly was the first Detroit Pistons coach to have a jersey retired by the team. Daly coached the Pistons from 1983 to 1992, leading them to three consecutive Eastern Conference championships from 1988 to 1990 and back-to-back NBA championships in 1989 and 1990. His coaching style and ability to build a strong team earned him the respect and admiration of the players and fans alike. As a result, the Pistons honored his contributions by retiring his jersey number 2 in 1997.

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  • 6. 

    Which of these Detroit Pistons players did not make the 2005-2006 NBA All-Star Team?

    • Ben Wallace

    • Tayshaun Prince

    • Chauncey Billups

    • Richard Hamilton

    Correct Answer
    A. Tayshaun Prince
    Explanation
    Tayshaun Prince did not make the 2005-2006 NBA All-Star Team. The question asks for a player who was not selected for the team, and Tayshaun Prince is the only option among the given players who did not make the cut.

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  • 7. 

    Which Detroit Piston was named both 1989 and 1990 NBA Defensive Player of the Year?

    • Bill Lambier

    • Tayshaun Prince

    • Bonzi Wells

    • Dennis Rodman

    Correct Answer
    A. Dennis Rodman
    Explanation
    Dennis Rodman was named both the 1989 and 1990 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. This suggests that he was recognized as the best defensive player in the league for two consecutive years. Rodman's defensive skills and contributions to the Detroit Pistons during this time period were highly regarded, earning him this prestigious award.

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  • 8. 

    Which Detroit Piston guard was an NBA All-Star every year from 1982-1992?

    • Kelly Tripucka

    • Joe Dumars

    • Isiah Thomas

    • Bill Laimbeer

    Correct Answer
    A. Isiah Thomas
    Explanation
    Isiah Thomas is the correct answer because he was an NBA All-Star every year from 1982-1992. He played as a guard for the Detroit Pistons during that time and consistently performed at a high level, earning him a spot in the All-Star game each year. His skills and contributions to the team made him a standout player and a consistent presence in the All-Star game for a decade.

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  • 9. 

    Who played basketball for Turkey in the 2002 Pistons International Games?

    • Andrei Kirilenko

    • Derek Fisher

    • Rafael Araujo

    • Mehmet Okur

    Correct Answer
    A. Mehmet Okur
    Explanation
    Mehmet Okur is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who is from Turkey. Andrei Kirilenko is from Russia, Derek Fisher is from the United States, and Rafael Araujo is from Brazil. Therefore, Mehmet Okur is the most likely candidate to have played basketball for Turkey in the 2002 Pistons International Games.

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  • 10. 

    Who was the backup power forward for the 2005-2006 Detroit Pistons?

    • Dale Davis

    • Antonio McDyess

    • Rasheed Wallace

    • Ben Wallace

    Correct Answer
    A. Antonio McDyess
    Explanation
    Antonio McDyess was the backup power forward for the 2005-2006 Detroit Pistons. This can be inferred from the given options, where the other three players mentioned - Dale Davis, Rasheed Wallace, and Ben Wallace - were not designated as backup power forwards during that season.

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  • 11. 

    In 2005 Chauncey Billups passed Isiah Thomas to become the Detroit Pistons all-time playoff leader in what?

    • Three-Pointers Made

    • Foul Shots Made

    • Field Goals Made

    • Rebounds

    Correct Answer
    A. Three-Pointers Made
    Explanation
    In 2005, Chauncey Billups surpassed Isiah Thomas as the Detroit Pistons' all-time playoff leader in three-pointers made. This means that Billups made more successful three-point shots than any other player in the history of the Detroit Pistons during playoff games.

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  • 12. 

    Which Detroit Piston's charitable foundation, RAW, holds annual coat and food drives?

    • Dale Wilkinson

    • Rasheed Wallace

    • Richard Hamilton

    • Ronald Murray

    Correct Answer
    A. Rasheed Wallace
    Explanation
    Rasheed Wallace is the correct answer because his charitable foundation, RAW, holds annual coat and food drives. This means that Rasheed Wallace is actively involved in giving back to the community through these drives, demonstrating his commitment to helping those in need.

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  • 13. 

    How many times did the Detroit Pistons go into overtime in the 2005-2006 NBA regular season?

    • 12

    • 0

    • 4

    • 1

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    In the 2005-2006 NBA regular season, the Detroit Pistons went into overtime 4 times.

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  • 14. 

    Who did the Detroit Pistons get knocked out of the 2006 NBA Playoffs by?

    • Miami Heat

    • Phoenix Suns

    • Cleveland Cavaliers

    • Dallas Mavericks

    Correct Answer
    A. Miami Heat
    Explanation
    In the 2006 NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons were knocked out by the Miami Heat.

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  • 15. 

    Before cutting his hair in the 2006-07 season, Richard Hamilton was known for what hair style?

    • Curls

    • Dread Locks

    • Ponytails

    • Braids

    Correct Answer
    A. Braids
    Explanation
    Richard Hamilton was known for his braids hairstyle before cutting his hair in the 2006-07 season. Braids are a type of hairstyle where the hair is divided into sections and then woven together. This hairstyle was a distinctive feature of Hamilton's appearance and became his signature look.

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