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What NBA players are from Australia?
Ingles and eight other Aussies — Aron Baynes (Phoenix Suns), Jonah Bolden and Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers), Ryan Broekhoff (Dallas Mavericks), Matthew Dellavedova and Dante Exum (Cleveland Cavaliers), Thon Maker (Detroit Pistons) and Patty Mills (San Antonio Spurs) — partnered…
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What languages does Clint Capela speak?
Although he’s only 23 years old, Capela speaks three languages fluently and could answer most basketball-related questions in a fourth – German – should it ever be necessary. [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”20″ bg_color=”#00BCD4″ txt_color=”#ffffff”]Impact Capela had been questionable with an…
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Did Michael Jordan have a 48 inch vertical?
In 1984, while still playing at Carolina, Jordan reportedly had his vertical leap measured during his time with the men’s U.S. Olympic basketball team. According to those involved, Jordan soared to a height of 48 inches. It was then and…
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Who is on LeBron’s All Star team?
LeBron James*^ Los Angeles Lakers ————– ——————– James Harden^ Houston Rockets Kawhi Leonard^ Los Angeles Clippers Nikola Jokic Denver Nuggets Ben Simmons Philadelphia 76ers [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”20″ bg_color=”#00BCD4″ txt_color=”#ffffff”][/mks_pullquote] Who are the Western Conference All Stars? Position Player Team…
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Why do they call him the Greek freak?
Before “Giannis” became a household name, those who couldn’t pronounce his last name often called the NBA’s reigning MVP the “Greek Freak,” because of his rare, freakish athletic ability and ballhandling skills for someone 6-foot-11. [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”20″ bg_color=”#00BCD4″…
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Why did they call Robert Parish the chief?
His nickname was The Chief, after the fictitious Chief Bromden, a silent, giant Native American character in the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. According to Parish, former Celtics forward Cedric Maxwell gave him this nickname because of his…
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What day did the Cavs win the championship?
LeBron James, left, hugs Kevin Love after the Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 19. Cleveland defeated the Golden State Warriors 93-89 for the first championship in franchise history. [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”20″ bg_color=”#00BCD4″…
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How much do NBA drafts get paid?
Player ———- $5,813,640 $6,104,280 $6,395,160 $8,109,063 [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”20″ bg_color=”#00BCD4″ txt_color=”#ffffff”]- Dwight Howard, the 1st pick of the Orlando Magic. – Devin Harris, the 5th pick of the Washington Wizards (traded to Dallas) – Luol Deng, the 7th pick…
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How high did the Spirit of St Louis Fly?
Completion on April 28, 1927 Louis” weighed in at 2,150 lbs. when empty. It stood 9 feet, 8 inches high, was 27 feet, 8 inches long, and had a 46-foot wingspan. [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”20″ bg_color=”#00BCD4″ txt_color=”#ffffff”]Just one year and…
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How many teams were in the NBL?
9 [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”20″ bg_color=”#00BCD4″ txt_color=”#ffffff”]The NBL had tried and failed in many of the cities that the BAA was trying to establish it self in. Most notably the NBL had failed 3 times each in Chicago, Detroit and…