NBA Trivia

[Runcible Owl]

Bill Russell and Nate Thurmond are two of the a) answers.

 

Thought "The Chairman of the Boards" would be the toughest get, but considering your Avatar...., well done. Narrowest differential of the five (15.00 rpg / 14.98 ppg). Russell is also correct (22.45 rpg! / 15.08 ppg).

[Clyde]

Bill Russell and Nate Thurmond are two of the a) answers.

 

Nate was the first to pop in my head. Did did't think of Bill.

[Runcible Owl]

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Hint. The 3rd player for part a) was a Rookie of the Year, MVP, and Finals MVP.

Edited June 18, 2017 by Runcible Owl

[Runcible Owl]

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Second hint for 3rd player from part a) - Grabbed 30 boards in a season's final game, edging out Newport Catholic alum Dave Cowens for his only rebounding title.

 

First hint for a player from part b) - He's from Selexium Nine (according to Agent Jay).

[Mack The Knife]

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Hint. The 3rd player for part a) was a Rookie of the Year, MVP, and Finals MVP.

 

Wes Unseld?

[SnottieDrippen]

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Second hint for 3rd player from part a) - Grabbed 30 boards in a season's final game, edging out Newport Catholic alum Dave Cowens for his only rebounding title.

 

First hint for a player from part b) - He's from Selexium Nine (according to Agent Jay).

 

Is The Worm one of the b) answers?

[Runcible Owl]

Wes Unseld?

 

Look out ol' Macky's back.

 

Yes sir. Seneca HS and U of L great finished his career with 13.99 rpg and 10.80 ppg.

 

Won both his RoY and MVP awards in 1969, the only player other than Wilt to do so in the same season. Won the Finals MVP as his '78 Bullets team (w/ Hayes, Dandridge, and Grevey) won the title.

 

Part a) complete. Russell, Thurmond, and Unseld.

[Runcible Owl]

Is The Worm one of the b) answers?

 

Well played. Our unofficial ambassador to North Korea's numbers: 13.1 rpg / 7.3 ppg.

 

One player left to complete the set.

 

Hint: Four-time Defensive PoY was known for taunting after blocked shots.

[PurplePride92]

Well played. Our unofficial ambassador to North Korea's numbers: 13.1 rpg / 7.3 ppg.

 

One player left to complete the set.

 

Hint: Four-time Defensive PoY was known for taunting after blocked shots.

 

Dikembe Motumbo.

[Runcible Owl]

Dikembe Motumbo.

 

Correct PP92. Mutombo's career stats: 10.33 rpg & 9.8 ppg.

 

If I was me I'd like you just for playing. Go HBCUs!

 

Thanks to all who made this fun. :up:

Edited June 20, 2017 by Runcible Owl