The Ultimate NBA - Houston Rockets Trivia

1. Which Houston Rockets player signed a lifetime contract with Adidas?

Steve Francis

Scottie Pippen

Tracy McGrady

Yao Ming

Tracy McGrady is the correct answer because he signed a lifetime contract with Adidas. This means that he agreed to exclusively wear and promote Adidas products throughout his career and beyond. This type of contract is a testament to McGrady's popularity and marketability as a player.

Explanation

Tracy McGrady is the correct answer because he signed a lifetime contract with Adidas. This means that he agreed to exclusively wear and promote Adidas products throughout his career and beyond. This type of contract is a testament to McGrady's popularity and marketability as a player.

2. Which NBA player made a stereotypical comment to Yao Ming which Yao just brushed off with a joke?

Steve Francis

Tim Thomas

Eddie Curry

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal made a stereotypical comment to Yao Ming which Yao just brushed off with a joke.

Explanation

Shaquille O'Neal made a stereotypical comment to Yao Ming which Yao just brushed off with a joke.

3. Who else did the Houston Rockets consider before drafting Yao Ming with the 1st pick in 2002?

Amare Stoudemire

Carlos Boozer

Caron Butler

Tayshaun Prince

The Houston Rockets considered Amare Stoudemire before drafting Yao Ming with the 1st pick in 2002. This suggests that Stoudemire was a highly regarded player and a potential option for the team.

Explanation

The Houston Rockets considered Amare Stoudemire before drafting Yao Ming with the 1st pick in 2002. This suggests that Stoudemire was a highly regarded player and a potential option for the team.

4. Against the Spurs on December 9, 2004, who fouled Houston Rocket Tracy McGrady for a 4-point play?

Devin Brown

Bruce Bowen

Tim Duncan

Tony Parker

Tim Duncan fouled Tracy McGrady for a 4-point play against the Spurs on December 9, 2004.

Explanation

Tim Duncan fouled Tracy McGrady for a 4-point play against the Spurs on December 9, 2004.

5. Which player had to temporarily wear a mask after taking an elbow from Dikembe Mutombo?

Lebron James

Vince Carter

Michael Redd

Michael Jordan

LeBron James had to temporarily wear a mask after taking an elbow from Dikembe Mutombo.

Explanation

LeBron James had to temporarily wear a mask after taking an elbow from Dikembe Mutombo.

6. Which college did Houston Rocket Steve Francis transfer to after his freshman year?

University Of Connecticut

University Of North Carolina

University Of Maryland

Duke University

Steve Francis transferred to the University of Maryland after his freshman year.

Explanation

Steve Francis transferred to the University of Maryland after his freshman year.

7. Former Houston Rockets player Juwan Howard was caught on video stealing what?

Sports Car

Sunglasses

Alcoholic Beverage

Wallet

The former Houston Rockets player, Juwan Howard, was caught on video stealing sunglasses.

Explanation

The former Houston Rockets player, Juwan Howard, was caught on video stealing sunglasses.

8. After winning their 2nd NBA title, what was the Rockets' seeding in the playoffs?

5th Seed

4th Seed

6th Seed

7th Seed

After winning their 2nd NBA title, the Rockets were seeded 6th in the playoffs. This means that they were ranked as the 6th best team among all the teams that qualified for the playoffs that year. The seeding is determined based on regular season performance, with higher-seeded teams having performed better and earning home-court advantage in the playoffs.

Explanation

After winning their 2nd NBA title, the Rockets were seeded 6th in the playoffs. This means that they were ranked as the 6th best team among all the teams that qualified for the playoffs that year. The seeding is determined based on regular season performance, with higher-seeded teams having performed better and earning home-court advantage in the playoffs.

9. The general manager of the Shanghai Sharks pushed Yao Ming into the NBA draft as early as what year?

2000

1998

1999

2001

The correct answer is 1999. This suggests that the general manager of the Shanghai Sharks pushed Yao Ming into the NBA draft in the year 1999.

Explanation

The correct answer is 1999. This suggests that the general manager of the Shanghai Sharks pushed Yao Ming into the NBA draft in the year 1999.

10. In the 2006-2007 NBA season, the Houston Rockets had two European players both from which country?

Russia

Romania

Germany

Greece

The correct answer is Greece because in the 2006-2007 NBA season, the Houston Rockets had two European players from Greece.

Explanation

The correct answer is Greece because in the 2006-2007 NBA season, the Houston Rockets had two European players from Greece.

11. Which Houston Rockets bench player played in all but 2 games in the 2004-2005 season?

David Wesley

Scott Padgett

Ryan Bowen

Dikembe Mutombo

Dikembe Mutombo is the correct answer because he played in all but 2 games in the 2004-2005 season. This information is explicitly stated in the question.

Explanation

Dikembe Mutombo is the correct answer because he played in all but 2 games in the 2004-2005 season. This information is explicitly stated in the question.

12. Along with Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley, which player was sent to the Orlando Magic in June 2004?

Mike James

Eddie Griffin

Kelvin Cato

Reece Gaines

Kelvin Cato was sent to the Orlando Magic in June 2004 along with Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley.

Explanation

Kelvin Cato was sent to the Orlando Magic in June 2004 along with Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley.

13. Besides Shane Battier, which other Houston Rocket didn't miss a game in 2006-07 through 7 playoffs?

Juwan Howard

Luther Head

Chuck Hayes

Rafer Alston

Rafer Alston is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who didn't miss a game in the 2006-07 season through the 7 playoffs. The other players listed, Juwan Howard, Luther Head, and Chuck Hayes, may have missed games during that time period.

Explanation

Rafer Alston is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who didn't miss a game in the 2006-07 season through the 7 playoffs. The other players listed, Juwan Howard, Luther Head, and Chuck Hayes, may have missed games during that time period.

14. By the end 2006-2007 NBA season, which Houston Rocket had the most NBA All-Star Game appearances?

Bonzi Wells

Tracy McGrady

Yao Ming

Dikembe Mutombo

Dikembe Mutombo had the most NBA All-Star Game appearances by the end of the 2006-2007 NBA season.

Explanation

Dikembe Mutombo had the most NBA All-Star Game appearances by the end of the 2006-2007 NBA season.

15. Who got into a fight with the Houston Rockets' Ralph Sampson in the 1986 NBA Finals?

Jerry Sichting

Dennis Rodman

Dennis Johnson

Kevin McHale

Jerry Sichting got into a fight with the Houston Rockets' Ralph Sampson in the 1986 NBA Finals.

Explanation

Jerry Sichting got into a fight with the Houston Rockets' Ralph Sampson in the 1986 NBA Finals.