The Hindu Daily Quiz, November 6, 2023 | On basketball greats

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What unique distinction is shared by these two basketball players, Bill Bradley, a former New York Knicks player and Manu Ginobili, the Argentine great?

Answer : They are the only two players who have won an Euroleague championship, Olympic gold and at least one NBA championship with their respective teams. 

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Former Warriors great Nate Thurmond achieved this feat first as a Chicago Bulls centre in 1974. Since then only three players have matched it — Alvin Robertson (in 1986), Hakeem Olajuwon (in 1990) and David Robinson (in 1994). Name the feat.

Answer : Quadruple double (double digit stats – 10 or more – in any four of these categories: points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals)

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Former Utah Jazz point guard John Stockton leads the NBA historically in two box score stats. He registered 15,806 assists and 3,265 Xs. Name X

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New Jersey Nets forward Mikal Bridges holds the record of having played the most number of games consecutively without a break among active players – 398. Who holds the all time record of 1,192 games? 

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Bill Russell, the Boston Celtics great, holds the record of winning the most NBA championships – 11. Name his teammate who holds the next best record of 10. Also which player has the highest number for anyone who has not represented the Celtics? 

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Which team did Wilt Chamberlain represent in March 1962 when he scored 100 points, the highest ever by a player in a NBA game. Who was the opponent?

Answer : Philadelphia Warriors. New York Knicks. 

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