Q 01/05

Which player won a second straight NBA MVP award in 2002–03 and then added the Finals MVP trophy?

A) Chris Webber

B) Paul Pierce

C) Tim Duncan

D) Steve Nash

Answer · why

C) Tim Duncan

Tim Duncan averaged 23.3 points, 12.9 rebounds and 2.9 blocks a game, and made both the All-NBA and All-Defensive first teams. His Spurs then won ever...

Q 02/05

Which NBA legend received a three-minute standing ovation in Philadelphia during his final game in April 2003?

A) Michael Jordan

B) Scottie Pippen

C) Patrick Ewing

D) Hakeem Olajuwon

Answer · why

A) Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan, 40 and playing for the Washington Wizards, was cheered by teammates, opponents, officials and 21,257 fans. It was his third and final ...

Q 03/05

Which rookie outpolled the reigning three-time Finals MVP for a starting spot in the 2003 NBA All-Star Game?

A) Caron Butler

B) Yao Ming

C) Drew Gooden

D) Nenê Hilário

Answer · why

B) Yao Ming

Yao Ming drew nearly a quarter of a million more votes and became the first rookie All-Star starter in eight years. Houston had made the 7-foot-6 cent...

Q 04/05

Which Ohio high school star did Cleveland select first overall after winning the 2003 NBA draft lottery?

A) Carmelo Anthony

B) Dwyane Wade

C) Chris Bosh

D) LeBron James

Answer · why

D) LeBron James

LeBron James was the prize after Cleveland's 17–65 season, which tied for the league's worst record. The Cavaliers held a 22.5 percent chance of landi...

Q 05/05

Which player set an NBA record by making 12 three-pointers in one game against Seattle in January 2003?

A) Glen Rice

B) Reggie Miller

C) Kobe Bryant

D) Allan Houston

Answer · why

C) Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant hit nine of them in a row and finished with 45 points. A month later he scored 40 or more in nine consecutive games.