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What year was Bobby Simmons ranked in the Top 40 of high school basketball players?
1998. L.A. Clippers player Bobby Simmons worked with "A Place Called Home", a team program to encourage kids to read.
Who led the Cleveland Cavaliers in scoring during the 2010-11 season?
Antwan Jamison. Antwan Jamison made the NBA All-Star team in 2005 and 2008 while with the Washington Wizards.
The Miami Heat played in the 2011 NBA Playoffs as which seed?
2. The Miami Heat finished 58-24 in 2010-11, 4 games behind the Chicago Bulls.
In May 2007 it was reported that Kobe Bryant demanded whose return to the Los Angeles Lakers?
Jerry West. As The Los Angeles Lakers' General Manager, Jerry West was responsible for trading Vlade Divac for Kobe Bryant.
Which player was awarded the Rookie Challenge MVP at the 2010 NBA All-Star Game?
Tyreke Evans. Tyreke Evans played college basketball for the University of Memphis.
Who led the 2016-17 Warriors in post season scoring?
Kevin Durant. Kevin Durant played college basketball at the University of Texas at Austin.
Who became the Phoenix Suns' new general manager in 2010?
Lance Blanks. Lance Blanks had a 3-year NBA career before becoming assistant general manager of the Cavaliers.
During his 3rd NBA game, John Wall tied a Wizards franchise record with how many steals?
9. In 2010, John Wall became the second rookie to record a triple-double with six steals in his first six games.
What country is Sarunas Jasikevicius originally from?
Lithuania. Sarunas Jasikevicius won a bronze medal with Lithuania at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Pacers coach Frank Vogel was an assistant for which team in 2004-05?
Philadelphia 76ers. Frank Vogel started his NBA coaching career as an assistant with the Celtics in 2001.
How many Olympic basketball teams has Steve Nash played on?
One. Steve Nash played on the Canadian Olympic men's basketball team which finished sixth at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Which is the name of a book co-written by NBA great Bill Russell?
Second Wind. NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell has had a colorful post basketball career, finding work as a writer, commentator and NBA coach.
The NY Knicks finished in what place in the 2018-19 NBA regular season in the Eastern Conference?
15th. The NY Knicks won only 17 games in the 2018-19 NBA season.
How many points did Paul George score in the 2016 NBA All Star Game?
41 Points. The 2016 NBA All Star Game was held at Air Canada Centre in Toronto.
Which NBA player drafted in 2007 had his rookie year delayed due to microfracture surgery?
Greg Oden. Greg Oden missed the entire 2007-08 NBA season after getting microfracture surgery on his knee.
What basketball player played Frank Butler in a production of "Annie Get Your Gun"?
Al Harrington. At only 18 years of age, Al Harrington was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 25th pick of the 1998 NBA Draft.
Who is the NBA career leader in most turnovers?
Karl Malone. Karl Malone's jersey was retired on March 23, 2006 when the Jazz hosted the Washington Wizards.
During NCAA Tournament play in 2002, Oregon beat Wake Forest then faced which school's team?
Texas. In 2002, Texas basketball team was coached by Rick Barnes.
Ray Allen became the 23rd player in NBA history to do what?
Make 1,000 Three-pointers. Ray Allen hit his 1,000 three-pointer mark vs. Utah on 1/3/2003.
Dirk Nowitzki was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks and immediately traded to what team?
Dallas Mavericks. Dirk Nowitzki was drafted in the 1998 NBA Draft as the 9th overall pick.
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