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    At what playing level was Atlanta Hawk Dominique Wilkins dubbed the "Human Highlight Film"?

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  • 2. 

    Which Atlanta Hawk coach won the NBA Coach of the Year Award for 1977-78?

    • Lenny Wilkens

    • Cotton Fitzsimmons

    • Hubie Brown

    • Mike Fratello

    Correct Answer
    A. Hubie Brown
    Explanation
    Hubie Brown won the NBA Coach of the Year Award for the 1977-78 season.

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  • 3. 

    Which Atlanta Hawk was third in the NBA in assists in 1986-87?

    • Armond Hill

    • Spud Webb

    • Eddie Johnson

    • Doc Rivers

    Correct Answer
    A. Doc Rivers
    Explanation
    In the 1986-87 NBA season, Doc Rivers, who played for the Atlanta Hawks, ranked third in assists. This means that he had the third highest number of assists among all players in the league that season.

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  • 4. 

    From which team did the Atlanta Hawks acquire Dominique Wilkins?

    • Portland Trail Blazers

    • Chicago Bulls

    • Golden State Warriors

    • Utah Jazz

    Correct Answer
    A. Utah Jazz
    Explanation
    The Atlanta Hawks acquired Dominique Wilkins from the Utah Jazz.

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  • 5. 

    Which Atlanta Hawk was named the NBA's Most Improved Player for 1997-98?

    • Grant Long

    • Alan Henderson

    • Jon Barry

    • LaPhonso Ellis

    Correct Answer
    A. Alan Henderson
    Explanation
    Alan Henderson was named the NBA's Most Improved Player for 1997-98 because he showed significant improvement in his performance compared to the previous season. This award is given to the player who has made the most progress in terms of skill, statistics, and impact on the game. Henderson's improvement must have been recognized by the NBA, leading to his selection as the Most Improved Player for that season.

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  • 6. 

    In what season did the Hawks have their first 50-win season in Atlanta?

    • 1999-2000

    • 1989-1990

    • 1969-1970

    • 1979-1980

    Correct Answer
    A. 1979-1980
    Explanation
    In the 1979-1980 season, the Hawks had their first 50-win season in Atlanta.

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  • 7. 

    Which band was originally named Mookie Blaylock, after the man who became an Atlanta Hawk in 1992?

    • Pearl Jam

    • Nine Inch Nails

    • Nirvana

    • REM

    Correct Answer
    A. Pearl Jam
    Explanation
    Pearl Jam was originally named Mookie Blaylock after the basketball player who joined the Atlanta Hawks in 1992. The band later changed their name to Pearl Jam, which became one of the most successful and influential rock bands of the 1990s.

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  • 8. 

    How many points did Atlanta Hawk Dominique Wilkins score in Red Auerbach's "greatest NBA quarter"?

    • 20

    • 14

    • 18

    • 16

    Correct Answer
    A. 20
    Explanation
    Dominique Wilkins scored 20 points in Red Auerbach's "greatest NBA quarter".

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  • 9. 

    Which Atlanta Hawk was suspended for 2 games in 2007 after an expletive-filled tirade at the coach?

    • Isaiah Rider

    • Zaza Pachulia

    • Josh Smith

    • Speedy Claxton

    Correct Answer
    A. Josh Smith
    Explanation
    Josh Smith was suspended for 2 games in 2007 after an expletive-filled tirade at the coach. This suggests that his behavior was inappropriate and violated team rules or code of conduct. The suspension indicates that the organization took disciplinary action against him for his actions.

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  • 10. 

    Who opted to play in the NBA after the Atlanta Hawks chose him first overall in the 1974 NBA Draft?

    • Bill Walton

    • David Thompson

    • George Gervin

    • Julius Erving

    Correct Answer
    A. David Thompson
    Explanation
    David Thompson opted to play in the NBA after the Atlanta Hawks chose him first overall in the 1974 NBA Draft.

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    Who was the coach of the Atlanta Hawks when they moved to Atlanta?

    • Hubie Brown

    • Richie Guerin

    • Kevin Loughery

    • Cotton Fitzsimmons

    Correct Answer
    A. Richie Guerin
    Explanation
    Richie Guerin was the coach of the Atlanta Hawks when they moved to Atlanta.

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  • 12. 

    Who led the Atlanta Hawks in scoring in Dominique Wilkins' rookie year of 1982-83?

    • Dan Roundfield

    • Dominique Wilkins

    • Randy Wittman

    • Eddie Johnson

    Correct Answer
    A. Dan Roundfield
    Explanation
    In Dominique Wilkins' rookie year of 1982-83, Dan Roundfield led the Atlanta Hawks in scoring.

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  • 13. 

    After leading the Atlanta Hawks in 1987-88 rebounds, who missed the next season with a broken foot?

    • Kevin Willis

    • Moses Malone

    • Jon Koncak

    • Cliff Levingston

    Correct Answer
    A. Kevin Willis
    Explanation
    Kevin Willis missed the next season with a broken foot.

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  • 14. 

    How many years intervened between Kevin Willis' two stints with the Atlanta Hawks?

    • 8

    • 5

    • 10

    • 12

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    Kevin Willis had two stints with the Atlanta Hawks. The question asks for the number of years that intervened between these two stints. The correct answer is 10. This means that there was a 10-year gap between Kevin Willis' first stint with the Atlanta Hawks and his second stint with the team.

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  • 15. 

    Dominique Wilkins scored 57 points to tie an Atlanta Hawks record set by Bob Pettit and who else?

    • Antoine Carr

    • Tree Rollins

    • Pete Maravich

    • Lou Hudson

    Correct Answer
    A. Lou Hudson
    Explanation
    Lou Hudson is the correct answer because he also scored 57 points in a game for the Atlanta Hawks, tying the record set by Bob Pettit. Antoine Carr, Tree Rollins, and Pete Maravich did not score 57 points in a game for the Atlanta Hawks.

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