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Which NBA player scored 71 points in a single game in 1994?

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Answer: David Robinson
During the Spurs' final regular season game of 1994, David Robinson intentionally set out to score 71 points - and achieved the feat to snatch that season's scoring title from Shaquille O'Neal, who was leading him by an average of .06 points going into the game.

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Which player was banned from the NBA in 2016 for violating its drug policy?

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Answer: O. J. Mayo
O. J. Mayo became eligible for reinstatement in the NBA in 2018, but no team picked him up, with his mediocre NBA career likely ending in 2016 due to the drug ban.

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According to legend, which music star did Michael Jordan once chastise for wearing the sneakers of a rival player/company?

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Answer: Bow Wow
In 2017, Bow Wow recounted a tale when, as a child visiting Michael Jordan's home, His Airness discarded a pair of his Allen Iverson Reeboks and took additional offense to Bow Wow wearing shorts from a college (Duke) that rivals the one Jordan went to (North Carolina).

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The situation where the server's serving ball hits the net cord and still falls in the opponent's service box is known as?

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Answer: Let
A let is where the server's shot hits the net before landing in the receiver's service box. This is not considered a fault. However, a fault will occur if the ball hits the net cords and lands outside the opponent's service box.

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Which NBA personality actually owns the term "three-peat", referring to a team winning three consecutive championships?

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Answer: Pat Riley
Although Pat Riley trademarked the term "three-peat" in 1988, he credits one of his players at the time, Byron Scott, with coining the phrase. Riley reportedly earned $300,000 in royalties when the Bulls three-peated in the 1990's.

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In what year was European basketball star Toni Kukoč drafted by the Chicago Bulls?

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Answer: 1990
Kukoč was actually drafted by the Bulls in 1990, though he spent three more years in Europe before actually joining the team in 1993.

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What city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics?

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Answer: London, England
London is the capital of England and is often known for the Queen's Guards, The London Eye, and Big Ben.

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In 1969, which NBA player won his 11th NBA championship title to become the proud holder of the NBA player with the most championships won as a player in league history?

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Answer: Bill Russell
Bill Russell has been called 'the winningest player in the history of professional sports' due to winning 11 NBA Championships as a member of the Boston Celtics. And what makes Russell's achievement even more outstanding is that he won all 11 championships within his 13-year professional playing career, with the first win happening in his rookie year. Russell spent his entire professional playing career with the Boston Celtics.

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Which famous golf player is nicknamed "Lefty"?

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Answer: Phil Mickelson
American born golfer, Phil Mickelson is popularly called "Lefty". He has won several major championships in his professional career.



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