Put On Your Thinking For NBA - Philadelphia 76ers

Approved & Edited by ProProfs Editorial Team
The editorial team at ProProfs Quizzes consists of a select group of subject experts, trivia writers, and quiz masters who have authored over 10,000 quizzes taken by more than 100 million users. This team includes our in-house seasoned quiz moderators and subject matter experts. Our editorial experts, spread across the world, are rigorously trained using our comprehensive guidelines to ensure that you receive the highest quality quizzes.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Thames
T
Thames
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 2572 | Total Attempts: 9,319,720
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 218

SettingsSettingsSettings
Put On Your Thinking For NBA - Philadelphia 76ers - Quiz

Do you know all the facts about Basketball? Take this quiz and prove yourself!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    How many games did the Philadelphia 76ers lose in the 1983 playoffs?

    • A.

      One Loss

    • B.

      Four Losses

    • C.

      No Losses

    • D.

      Six Losses

    Correct Answer
    A. One Loss
    Explanation
    The Philadelphia 76ers lost only one game in the 1983 playoffs.

    Rate this question:

  • 2. 

    When the Philadelphia 76ers missed the playoffs in 1988, how long had it been since they had done that?

    • A.

      25 Years

    • B.

      Five Years

    • C.

      13 Years

    • D.

      Two Years

    Correct Answer
    C. 13 Years
    Explanation
    The Philadelphia 76ers missed the playoffs in 1988, which means they had not missed the playoffs for a period of 13 years prior to that.

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 

    What did coach Alex Hannum tell Wilt Chamberlain to do more of for their 1966-67 season?

    • A.

      Play Better Defense

    • B.

      Talk More

    • C.

      Pass More

    • D.

      Shoot More

    Correct Answer
    C. Pass More
    Explanation
    Coach Alex Hannum told Wilt Chamberlain to pass more for their 1966-67 season. This suggests that Chamberlain was likely a dominant scorer but lacked in distributing the ball to his teammates. By encouraging him to pass more, Hannum aimed to improve the team's overall offensive strategy and involve other players in the game. This would create a more balanced and cohesive team dynamic, ultimately increasing their chances of success.

    Rate this question:

  • 4. 

    Who did the Philadelphia 76ers upset in the first round of the 1999 playoffs?

    • A.

      Charlotte Hornets

    • B.

      Orlando Magic

    • C.

      Houston Rockets

    • D.

      Detroit Pistons

    Correct Answer
    B. Orlando Magic
    Explanation
    In the first round of the 1999 playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers upset the Orlando Magic. This means that the 76ers were able to defeat the Magic, despite the Magic being favored to win. The upset could have been due to various factors such as strong performances by the 76ers players, strategic gameplay, or underperformance by the Magic.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 

    What Philadelphia 76er missed 10 games of the 1999-00 season due to a thumb injury?

    • A.

      Allen Iverson

    • B.

      Larry Hughes

    • C.

      Aaron McKie

    • D.

      Eric Snow

    Correct Answer
    A. Allen Iverson
    Explanation
    Allen Iverson missed 10 games of the 1999-00 season due to a thumb injury.

    Rate this question:

  • 6. 

    What Philadelphia 76er rookie scored 40 points in four straight games during the 1997 season?

    • A.

      Eric Snow

    • B.

      Shawn Bradley

    • C.

      Allen Iverson

    • D.

      Derrick Coleman

    Correct Answer
    C. Allen Iverson
    Explanation
    Allen Iverson is the correct answer because he was a rookie for the Philadelphia 76ers during the 1997 season and he scored 40 points in four consecutive games. This feat is impressive for a rookie and showcases Iverson's scoring ability and impact on the team.

    Rate this question:

  • 7. 

    What year did Julius Erving retire from the NBA?

    • A.

      1987

    • B.

      1980

    • C.

      1994

    • D.

      1990

    Correct Answer
    A. 1987
    Explanation
    Julius Erving retired from the NBA in 1987.

    Rate this question:

  • 8. 

    Who was the starting power-forward for the 1982-83 NBA champion Philadelphia 76ers?

    • A.

      Bobby Jones

    • B.

      Clint Richardson

    • C.

      Daryl Dawkins

    • D.

      Mark Iavaroni

    Correct Answer
    D. Mark Iavaroni
    Explanation
    Mark Iavaroni was the starting power-forward for the 1982-83 NBA champion Philadelphia 76ers.

    Rate this question:

  • 9. 

    Who did the Philadelphia 76ers draft in the first round of the 1994 NBA College Draft?

    • A.

      George Lynch

    • B.

      B.J. Tyler

    • C.

      Luc Longley

    • D.

      Mark Macon

    Correct Answer
    B. B.J. Tyler
    Explanation
    The Philadelphia 76ers drafted B.J. Tyler in the first round of the 1994 NBA College Draft.

    Rate this question:

  • 10. 

    Which of these Philadelphia 76ers had the higher regular season scoring average in 2004-05?

    • A.

      Josh Davis

    • B.

      Kevin Ollie

    • C.

      Kedrick Brown

    • D.

      Brian Skinner

    Correct Answer
    A. Josh Davis
    Explanation
    Josh Davis had the higher regular season scoring average in 2004-05 compared to Kevin Ollie, Kedrick Brown, and Brian Skinner.

    Rate this question:

  • 11. 

    Which of these Philadelphia 76ers had the highest regular season NBA scoring average in 2004-05?

    • A.

      Michael Bradley

    • B.

      Kedrick Brown

    • C.

      Brian Skinner

    • D.

      Josh Davis

    Correct Answer
    A. Michael Bradley
    Explanation
    Michael Bradley had the highest regular season NBA scoring average in 2004-05 among the given Philadelphia 76ers players.

    Rate this question:

  • 12. 

    Which of these 76ers players scored the least amount of points in the 04-05 regular season for Philadelphia?

    • A.

      Kyle Korver

    • B.

      Willie Green

    • C.

      Andre Iguodala

    • D.

      Aaron McKie

    Correct Answer
    D. Aaron McKie
    Explanation
    Aaron McKie scored the least amount of points in the 04-05 regular season for the Philadelphia 76ers.

    Rate this question:

  • 13. 

    Where did Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson rank in the NBA in minutes per game in the 2005-06 NBA season?

    • A.

      1st

    • B.

      2nd

    • C.

      3rd

    • D.

      4th

    Correct Answer
    A. 1st
    Explanation
    In the 2005-06 NBA season, Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson ranked 1st in minutes per game. This means that he played more minutes per game than any other player in the league during that season.

    Rate this question:

  • 14. 

    What was the Philadelphia 76ers record after the first 40 games in the 2005-06 season?

    • A.

      18-22

    • B.

      28-Dec

    • C.

      25-15

    • D.

      20-20

    Correct Answer
    D. 20-20
    Explanation
    The Philadelphia 76ers had a record of 20-20 after the first 40 games in the 2005-06 season. This means that they won 20 games and lost 20 games during that period.

    Rate this question:

  • 15. 

    How many total rebounds did the Philadelphia 76ers grab in the 2005-06 season?

    • A.

      4,574

    • B.

      2,396

    • C.

      5,245

    • D.

      3,298

    Correct Answer
    D. 3,298
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 3,298. This means that the Philadelphia 76ers grabbed a total of 3,298 rebounds in the 2005-06 season.

    Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Mar 21, 2023
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Mar 02, 2015
    Quiz Created by
    Thames
Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.