The Ultimate Brooklyn Nets Trivia

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1.

What was the New Jersey Nets' record in the 2005-06 NBA Playoffs?
- A.
  
  7-May
- B.
  
  6-May
- C.
  
  3-Aug
- D.
  
  6-Apr
Correct Answer
B. 6-May

Explanation
The New Jersey Nets' record in the 2005-06 NBA Playoffs was 6-May. This means that they won 6 games and lost 1 game in the playoffs.

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2.

What college coach was named New Jersey Nets head coach in 1970?
- A.
  
  Dean Smith
- B.
  
  Joe Lapchick
- C.
  
  Lou Carnesecca
- D.
  
  Pete Carrill
Correct Answer
C. Lou Carnesecca

Explanation
Lou Carnesecca was named the head coach of the New Jersey Nets in 1970.

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3.

Injuries to what body part constantly plagued New Jersey Net Darryl Dawkins?
- A.
  
  Back
- B.
  
  Ankle
- C.
  
  Shoulder
- D.
  
  Knee
Correct Answer
A. Back

Explanation
Darryl Dawkins constantly suffered from injuries to his back.

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4.

In what season did Julius Erving lead the New Jersey Nets to an ABA championship?
- A.
  
  1972-1973
- B.
  
  1975-1976
- C.
  
  1977-1978
- D.
  
  1974-1975
Correct Answer
B. 1975-1976

Explanation
Julius Erving led the New Jersey Nets to an ABA championship in the 1975-1976 season.

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5.

What former New York Knicks player became GM of the New Jersey Nets before the 1974-1975 season?
- A.
  
  Dave DeBusschere
- B.
  
  Phil Jackson
- C.
  
  Willis Reed
- D.
  
  Bill Bradley
Correct Answer
A. Dave DeBusschere

Explanation
Dave DeBusschere is the correct answer because he became the General Manager of the New Jersey Nets before the 1974-1975 season. DeBusschere was a former player for the New York Knicks and had a successful career as a player before transitioning into a front office role. He played a key role in building the Nets team and making personnel decisions during his time as GM.

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6.

What team did Bostjan Nachbar play for before joining the New Jersey Nets?
- A.
  
  Los Angeles Lakers
- B.
  
  Charlotte Hornets
- C.
  
  Houston Rockets
- D.
  
  Croatian National Team
Correct Answer
C. Houston Rockets

Explanation
Bostjan Nachbar played for the Houston Rockets before joining the New Jersey Nets.

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7.

How many career triple doubles did New Jersey Net Jason Kidd have at the end of the 2006-07 season?
- A.
  
  105
- B.
  
  71
- C.
  
  87
- D.
  
  98
Correct Answer
C. 87

Explanation
Jason Kidd had 87 career triple doubles at the end of the 2006-07 season. A triple double is achieved when a player records double-digit numbers in three statistical categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals, or blocks) in a single game. Kidd was known for his exceptional playmaking skills and ability to contribute in multiple areas of the game, which resulted in him accumulating a high number of triple doubles throughout his career.

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8.

Prior to joining the NJ Nets in the 2006-07 season, Mikki Moore had played for how many teams?
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Six
- D.
  
  Four
Correct Answer
C. Six

Explanation
Mikki Moore had played for six teams prior to joining the NJ Nets in the 2006-07 season.

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9.

What veteran point guard came off the bench for the New Jersey Nets during the 1997-1998 season?
- A.
  
  Kendall Gill
- B.
  
  Mookie Blaylock
- C.
  
  Sam Cassell
- D.
  
  Sherman Douglas
Correct Answer
D. Sherman Douglas

Explanation
Sherman Douglas is the correct answer because he played as a point guard for the New Jersey Nets during the 1997-1998 season. He was known for his skills as a playmaker and was often utilized as a backup to the starting point guard. Douglas had a successful career in the NBA and his stint with the Nets during that season was one of his notable contributions.

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Which NBA head coach was a player and an assistant coach for the New Jersey Nets?
- A.
  
  Jeff Van Gundy
- B.
  
  Eddie Jordan
- C.
  
  Pat Riley
- D.
  
  George Karl
Correct Answer
B. Eddie Jordan

Explanation
Eddie Jordan is the correct answer because he played for the New Jersey Nets from 1977 to 1983 and later served as an assistant coach for the team from 1993 to 1996. He has a strong connection to the Nets organization both as a player and a coach.

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11.

What year was the New Jersey Nets franchise founded?
- A.
  
  1971
- B.
  
  1967
- C.
  
  1969
- D.
  
  1958
Correct Answer
B. 1967

Explanation
The correct answer is 1967. This is the year when the New Jersey Nets franchise was founded.

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12.

In which year did Lawrence Frank become head coach of the New Jersey Nets?
- A.
  
  2003
- B.
  
  2001
- C.
  
  2004
- D.
  
  2005
Correct Answer
C. 2004

Explanation
In 2004, Lawrence Frank became the head coach of the New Jersey Nets.

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13.

Which New Jersey Nets player finished his career as the all-time team leader in scoring?
- A.
  
  Julius Erving
- B.
  
  Buck Williams
- C.
  
  Bernard King
- D.
  
  Kenny Anderson
Correct Answer
B. Buck Williams

Explanation
Buck Williams is the correct answer because he finished his career as the all-time team leader in scoring for the New Jersey Nets.

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14.

What is Jason Kidd's uniform number?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  6
Correct Answer
C. 5

Explanation
Jason Kidd's uniform number is 5.

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The Ultimate Brooklyn Nets Trivia

What was the New Jersey Nets' record in the 2005-06 NBA Playoffs?

What college coach was named New Jersey Nets head coach in 1970?

Injuries to what body part constantly plagued New Jersey Net Darryl Dawkins?

In what season did Julius Erving lead the New Jersey Nets to an ABA championship?

What former New York Knicks player became GM of the New Jersey Nets before the 1974-1975 season?

What team did Bostjan Nachbar play for before joining the New Jersey Nets?

How many career triple doubles did New Jersey Net Jason Kidd have at the end of the 2006-07 season?

Prior to joining the NJ Nets in the 2006-07 season, Mikki Moore had played for how many teams?

What veteran point guard came off the bench for the New Jersey Nets during the 1997-1998 season?

Which NBA head coach was a player and an assistant coach for the New Jersey Nets?

What year was the New Jersey Nets franchise founded?

In which year did Lawrence Frank become head coach of the New Jersey Nets?

Which New Jersey Nets player finished his career as the all-time team leader in scoring?

What is Jason Kidd's uniform number?