Basketball trivia: Obscure facts; some a bit off the wall

[Daddy_Of_All_Trolls]

midnightpulp alerted me one history2b claimed mp and I know nothing about the game. I responded in that thread with some Lakers trivia to see what he knew about his team. Naturally, he ignored the thread. I maintain I forgot more about the game than he ever knew. You guys could probably all beat me one on one if we were in our primes, and outcoach me me in prep ball, and train your team better, but I do know quite a bit about the game I collected over the years.

Both Lakers haters and lovers will enjoy some of these questions.

Anyway, I thought the questions could be fun and since probably few of you even saw them I expanded the original 25 Lakers questions to 50, covering NBA, ABA, and college hoops. Let's see how man you can get, I'll report back what's right and give remaining answers when thread falls off page 1.

Add to thread with your questions if you like.


1) Why did Elgin Baylor retire? Specifically.
2) What Buffalo Brave player fell on Jerry West in spring 1971 knocking him out of the rest of the season?
3) Why did the Lakers draft Walt Hazzard and Gail Goodrich?
4) Name 2 Lakers that were suspended in the 70s for throwing punches, and who did they hit.
5) What Lakers superstar saw the owner give his 3 adolescent sons future NBA contracts. What was special about that night?
6) What happened to Kareem's jazz record collection?
7) How did Kareem celebrate the 1980 championship after the buzzer?
8) Last year, the NBA had a commercial where Magic Johnson utters the phrase, "Get back into our game". What game was that from?
9) Who did Magic Johnson first hug after the 1980 championship was won?
10) Magic Johnson unbelievably committed the same silly error in the 1984 finals that a Maverick did in the western playoffs. What was it?
11) What Portland player in the 1977 WCF did the Lakers have no answer for?
12) What Lakers foe in the 1988 playoffs did Pat Riley say the Lakers had no answer for? You get to figure out who and what series,
13) Why should Jerry West's 60 foot shot to tie the Knicks in 1970 finals at the buzzer have been disallowed?
14) What NBA legend co-authored a book about those 1969-70 Knicks?
15) Does Jeannie Buss shave her bush? Where can proof be found?
16) What was the number one reason Jerry Buss bought the Lakers, he said it himself.
17) Why did Jack Kent Cooke sell the Lakers?
18) What famous 60s TV star once served on the Lakers board of directors?
19) Name the four number 1 overall draft picks to play on the Lakers at one time.
20) Who suggested trading for Mitch Kupchak?
21) What does Happy Hairston have in common with hall of famer Billy Cunningham, Singer/Actress Barbra Streisand, and former world Chess champion Bobby Fischer?
22) Wilt Chamberlain played for the Lakers 5 seasons. In how many did he wear a headband?
23) What former all NBA first teamer hired a hitman to kill the Lakers coach after the latter kicked him off the team during the finals?
24) What Laker did Kareem punch in the head when the Laker was down on the floor and what was significant about that game? (It was on national TV).
25) What Laker did Walt Frazier pick clean twice in succession while bringing the ball up the court to spark the Knicks comeback in game 5 of the 1970 NBA finals?
26) When Don Nelson played, he had a unique free throw shot that resembled the style of another sport. What sport?
27) What rule was changed in college hoops on account of Lew Alcindor?
28) What was the biggest upset Lew Alcindor's team performed in his freshman year?
29) 1982 NCAA finals. James Worthy and Sam Perkins were the stars for UNC. Jordan played, How did the network list Jordan's name?
30) Same game: What Hoya threw the ball away to Worthy late in the game?
31) Same game: Describe Patrick Ewing's first 4 defensive plays.
32) 1969: Suns lost 10 more games than the Bucks, but lost a coin flip for the rights to draft Alcindor. Even though the Suns drafted second, the NBA took pity on them with a perk. What was it?
33) What Knicks hall of famer once pitched for the White Sox?
34) What 60's TV start played for the Celtics, baseball with the Dodgers and Cubs, was drafted by the NFL Bears. He also got kicked off the Celtics for allowing a 6 point lead to evaporate in final seconds. He also was the first player to accomplish an unusual feat, rarely done. What was it?
35) what NBA hall of famer was in the dugout for the Dodgers when Bobby Thompson hit "the shot hear round the world"? He also is the onoly MLB player to have been ejected from a game without playing in one. Bonus, who was on deck for the Giants?
36) Name the two players in the 1983 playoffs that got in a scuffle where one bit the other on the finger.
37) Why did the San francisco Warriors change their name to the Golden State Warriors?
38) What courtside entertainer followed Earl "The Pearl" Monroe when he was traded from the Baltimore Bullets to the New York Knicks?
39) What NBA superstar was a pupil of Kung Fu master Bruce Lee?
40) Kareem Abdul Jabbar grew up in New york and dreamed of playing for the Knicks. He was drafted by the ABA New York Nets who offered him more money than the Milwaukee Bucks, but he chose the latter. Why?
41) In what stadium was the first NBA/ABA all star game played, and in what year? Who won?
42) What was the last season a jump ball began every quarter?
43) What were the teams on the court in the first NBA game played in San Antonio?
44) What Spurs coach had a huge birthmark covering his neck and face?
45) What former NBA superstar had to work as a busboy for minimum wage after his playing days because of a handicap that prevented him from getting a good job?
46) What NBA hall of famer returned to the NBA as a player/coach 7 seasons afte he retired?
47) On NBA draft lottery day, it is common for the winning team's representative to display a jersey with the number and name of the player they intend to pick. When the Sacramento Kings won the lottery in 1989, they were represented by former coach Bill Russell. What was on the Kings jersey he held up?
48) What NBA all star twins finished their careers on the same team?
49) What was Bo Kimble of Pepperdine's game ritual tribute to fallen teammate Hank Gathers?
50) What NBA superstar made a commercial where he was seated at a desk in an office and tossed up a hookshot he was expected to miss. His line was supposed to be "I can miss, but you can't with AT&T". He adlibbed with "I can't miss, and neither can you with AT&T". All of the retakes with him missing were done poorly, so they went with the first take.

[Giuseppe]

49. Shoot a ft left handed. He got like one opportunity before they threw his putrid ass out the door.

[Giuseppe]

34. Mark McCain's paw.

[Giuseppe]

27. Legal to shoot whites on sight.

[AussieFanKurt]

11) Bill Walton

[Giuseppe]

18. The Beaver's brother.

[Giuseppe]

6. Turned into a fat check from Fireman's Fund Insurance.

[Giuseppe]

15. Phil has the proof over his upper lip.

[Giuseppe]

7. Shot a white man on sight.

[Giuseppe]

9. Spencer Haywood.

[Daddy_Of_All_Trolls]

49. Shoot a ft left handed. He got like one opportunity before they threw his putrid ass out the door.
Correct, at least the first part


34. Mark McCain's paw.
Yes, but who specifically and what was he the first to do?


11) Bill Walton
No, Walton beasted, but Kareem held his own.


18. The Beaver's brother.
Nope, not Tony Dow.


27. Legal to shoot whites on sight.

LOL, no,

[Giuseppe]

39. Lew Alcindor.

[Giuseppe]

Correct, at least the first part


Yes, but who specifically and what was he the first to do?


Nope, not Tony Dow.

Chuck Connors, and he was the first to be a legalized serial killer in North Fork.

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Morey Amsterdam? And I've seen Dow repeatedly at Lakers Championships celebrations. Do you know what that is about, Daddy?

[Giuseppe]

11. Geoff Petriedish

[Giuseppe]

16. So he could score young trim.

[Giuseppe]

48. The Van Arsdales in Phoenix.

[Daddy_Of_All_Trolls]

6. Turned into a fat check from Fireman's Fund Insurance.
15. Phil has the proof over his upper lip.
7. Shot a white man on sight.
9. Spencer Haywood.
11. Geoff Petriedish
16. So he could score young trim.

All no
11) Petrie was traded that year, along with Sidney Wicks. Amazing Portland could dump two superstars and win a title
16) was a perk, lol

39. Lew Alcindor.
48. The Van Arsdales in Phoenix.

39) Yes, Bruce "killed" him in Game of Death. His name was Hakim in that flick.
48 Yes, Tom and Dick.

[Daddy_Of_All_Trolls]

6. Turned into a fat check from Fireman's Fund Insurance.
15. Phil has the proof over his upper lip.
7. Shot a white man on sight.
9. Spencer Haywood.
11. Geoff Petriedish
16. So he could score young trim.

All no
11) Petrie was traded that year, along with Sidney Wicks. Amazing Portland could dump two superstars and win a title
16) was a perk, lol

39. Lew Alcindor.
48. The Van Arsdales in Phoenix.

39) Yes, Bruce "killed" him in Game of Death. His name was Hakim in that flick.
48 Yes, Tom and Dick.

[Giuseppe]

How bout my Amsterdam answer and my query about Dow and his link to the Lakers, Daddy?

[Daddy_Of_All_Trolls]

Chuck Connors, and he was the first to be a legalized serial killer in North Fork.

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Morey Amsterdam? And I've seen Dow repeatedly at Lakers Championships celebrations. Do you know what that is about, Daddy?
Chuck connors, yes, but what did he do in basketball before anyone did?

Not Morey. I don't know about Tony Dow and the Lakers.

[Giuseppe]

11. Bobby Gross?

[Giuseppe]

I can see Magic hugging that guy in '80, but, I can't place him.

[Giuseppe]

Chuck connors, yes, but what did he do in basketball before anyone did?

I saw him take it up the ass in a gay porn film, but, that's a moot point for this discussion.

[history2b]

midnightpulp alerted me one history2b claimed mp and I know nothing about the game. I responded in that thread with some Lakers trivia to see what he knew about his team. Naturally, he ignored the thread. I maintain I forgot more about the game than he ever knew. You guys could probably all beat me one on one if we were in our primes, and outcoach me me in prep ball, and train your team better, but I do know quite a bit about the game I collected over the years.

Both Lakers haters and lovers will enjoy some of these questions.

Anyway, I thought the questions could be fun and since probably few of you even saw them I expanded the original 25 Lakers questions to 50, covering NBA, ABA, and college hoops. Let's see how man you can get, I'll report back what's right and give remaining answers when thread falls off page 1.

Add to thread with your questions if you like.


1) Why did Elgin Baylor retire? Specifically.
2) What Buffalo Brave player fell on Jerry West in spring 1971 knocking him out of the rest of the season?
3) Why did the Lakers draft Walt Hazzard and Gail Goodrich?
4) Name 2 Lakers that were suspended in the 70s for throwing punches, and who did they hit.
5) What Lakers superstar saw the owner give his 3 adolescent sons future NBA contracts. What was special about that night?
6) What happened to Kareem's jazz record collection?
7) How did Kareem celebrate the 1980 championship after the buzzer?
8) Last year, the NBA had a commercial where Magic Johnson utters the phrase, "Get back into our game". What game was that from?
9) Who did Magic Johnson first hug after the 1980 championship was won?
10) Magic Johnson unbelievably committed the same silly error in the 1984 finals that a Maverick did in the western playoffs. What was it?
11) What Portland player in the 1977 WCF did the Lakers have no answer for?
12) What Lakers foe in the 1988 playoffs did Pat Riley say the Lakers had no answer for? You get to figure out who and what series,
13) Why should Jerry West's 60 foot shot to tie the Knicks in 1970 finals at the buzzer have been disallowed?
14) What NBA legend co-authored a book about those 1969-70 Knicks?
15) Does Jeannie Buss shave her bush? Where can proof be found?
16) What was the number one reason Jerry Buss bought the Lakers, he said it himself.
17) Why did Jack Kent Cooke sell the Lakers?
18) What famous 60s TV star once served on the Lakers board of directors?
19) Name the four number 1 overall draft picks to play on the Lakers at one time.
20) Who suggested trading for Mitch Kupchak?
21) What does Happy Hairston have in common with hall of famer Billy Cunningham, Singer/Actress Barbra Streisand, and former world Chess champion Bobby Fischer?
22) Wilt Chamberlain played for the Lakers 5 seasons. In how many did he wear a headband?
23) What former all NBA first teamer hired a hitman to kill the Lakers coach after the latter kicked him off the team during the finals?
24) What Laker did Kareem punch in the head when the Laker was down on the floor and what was significant about that game? (It was on national TV).
25) What Laker did Walt Frazier pick clean twice in succession while bringing the ball up the court to spark the Knicks comeback in game 5 of the 1970 NBA finals?
26) When Don Nelson played, he had a unique free throw shot that resembled the style of another sport. What sport?
27) What rule was changed in college hoops on account of Lew Alcindor?
28) What was the biggest upset Lew Alcindor's team performed in his freshman year?
29) 1982 NCAA finals. James Worthy and Sam Perkins were the stars for UNC. Jordan played, How did the network list Jordan's name?
30) Same game: What Hoya threw the ball away to Worthy late in the game?
31) Same game: Describe Patrick Ewing's first 4 defensive plays.
32) 1969: Suns lost 10 more games than the Bucks, but lost a coin flip for the rights to draft Alcindor. Even though the Suns drafted second, the NBA took pity on them with a perk. What was it?
33) What Knicks hall of famer once pitched for the White Sox?
34) What 60's TV start played for the Celtics, baseball with the Dodgers and Cubs, was drafted by the NFL Bears. He also got kicked off the Celtics for allowing a 6 point lead to evaporate in final seconds. He also was the first player to accomplish an unusual feat, rarely done. What was it?
35) what NBA hall of famer was in the dugout for the Dodgers when Bobby Thompson hit "the shot hear round the world"? He also is the onoly MLB player to have been ejected from a game without playing in one. Bonus, who was on deck for the Giants?
36) Name the two players in the 1983 playoffs that got in a scuffle where one bit the other on the finger.
37) Why did the San francisco Warriors change their name to the Golden State Warriors?
38) What courtside entertainer followed Earl "The Pearl" Monroe when he was traded from the Baltimore Bullets to the New York Knicks?
39) What NBA superstar was a pupil of Kung Fu master Bruce Lee?
40) Kareem Abdul Jabbar grew up in New york and dreamed of playing for the Knicks. He was drafted by the ABA New York Nets who offered him more money than the Milwaukee Bucks, but he chose the latter. Why?
41) In what stadium was the first NBA/ABA all star game played, and in what year? Who won?
42) What was the last season a jump ball began every quarter?
43) What were the teams on the court in the first NBA game played in San Antonio?
44) What Spurs coach had a huge birthmark covering his neck and face?
45) What former NBA superstar had to work as a busboy for minimum wage after his playing days because of a handicap that prevented him from getting a good job?
46) What NBA hall of famer returned to the NBA as a player/coach 7 seasons afte he retired?
47) On NBA draft lottery day, it is common for the winning team's representative to display a jersey with the number and name of the player they intend to pick. When the Sacramento Kings won the lottery in 1989, they were represented by former coach Bill Russell. What was on the Kings jersey he held up?
48) What NBA all star twins finished their careers on the same team?
49) What was Bo Kimble of Pepperdine's game ritual tribute to fallen teammate Hank Gathers?
50) What NBA superstar made a commercial where he was seated at a desk in an office and tossed up a hookshot he was expected to miss. His line was supposed to be "I can miss, but you can't with AT&T". He adlibbed with "I can't miss, and neither can you with AT&T". All of the retakes with him missing were done poorly, so they went with the first take.


Let be as abundantly clear as i possibly can here:

PLAYING TRIVIAL PURSUIT NBA EDITION DOES MEAN YOU KNOW THE GAME OF BASKETBALL

The average Jeopardy contestant would correctly answer more of these questions than the average NBA player or coach would.

I find it unbelievably hilarious and clear sign a jackass doesn't know the game when they start talking about advanced statistics or they boast about random irrelevant basketball trivia as means to justify their "knowledge." Daddy of all trolls is no different. Run of the mill internet douche who thinks he knows something he does not.

You don't have to go all the way back to the 60's, 70's and 80's to stoop me with this irrelevant nonsense. I don't know what Kobe Bryant's favorite colonge is nor do I know the Pau Gasol's favorite book. That is not my focus, never cared about anything beyond what takes place on the hardwood for 48 minutes at a time. And that will continue to be my sole focus for as long as I follow the game.

Hope this helps for anyone else who might think that knowing Gregg Popovich's favorite funk jam of the 70s might be as a means to hold basketball intellect over another person's head.

[Giuseppe]

2b/per usual/goods/sabbath style.

[midnightpulp]

Let be as abundantly clear as i possibly can here:

PLAYING TRIVIAL PURSUIT NBA EDITION DOES MEAN YOU KNOW THE GAME OF BASKETBALL

The average Jeopardy contestant would correctly answer more of these questions than the average NBA player or coach would.

I find it unbelievably hilarious and clear sign a jackass doesn't know the game when they start talking about advanced statistics or they boast about random irrelevant basketball trivia as means to justify their "knowledge." Daddy of all trolls is no different. Run of the mill internet douche who thinks he knows something he does not.

You don't have to go all the way back to the 60's, 70's and 80's to stoop me with this irrelevant nonsense. I don't know what Kobe Bryant's favorite colonge is nor do I know the Pau Gasol's favorite book. That is not my focus, never cared about anything beyond what takes place on the hardwood for 48 minutes at a time. And that will continue to be my sole focus for as long as I follow the game.

Hope this helps for anyone else who might think that knowing Gregg Popovich's favorite funk jam of the 70s might be as a means to hold basketball intellect over another person's head.

The irony is rich with this one considering that you haven't had one legitimate basketball take in your short time here. It's either Laker cocksucking or Spurs bashing.

[midnightpulp]

Look. I'm gonna start a Bill Russell "overrated?" thread. Daddy thinks he's overrated, History2b thinks he's a top 5 player of all time. Let's see who can make the better arguments.

[Daddy_Of_All_Trolls]

11. Bobby Gross?

No

Let be as abundantly clear as i possibly can here:

PLAYING TRIVIAL PURSUIT NBA EDITION DOES MEAN YOU KNOW THE GAME OF BASKETBALL

The average Jeopardy contestant would correctly answer more of these questions than the average NBA player or coach would.

I find it unbelievably hilarious and clear sign a jackass doesn't know the game when they start talking about advanced statistics or they boast about random irrelevant basketball trivia as means to justify their "knowledge." Daddy of all trolls is no different. Run of the mill internet douche who thinks he knows something he does not.

You don't have to go all the way back to the 60's, 70's and 80's to stoop me with this irrelevant nonsense. I don't know what Kobe Bryant's favorite colonge is nor do I know the Pau Gasol's favorite book. That is not my focus, never cared about anything beyond what takes place on the hardwood for 48 minutes at a time. And that will continue to be my sole focus for as long as I follow the game.

Hope this helps for anyone else who might think that knowing Gregg Popovich's favorite funk jam of the 70s might be as a means to hold basketball intellect over another person's head.

LOL, Butthurt much?

So says the guy who got clowned and punked by other Lakers fans when he joined LakersGround, I posted that link. Anyone can google search history2B and get the link.

So says the guy who claimed it as a fact the Spurs were done, and I proved that fact is only opinion.

So says the guy who claims greatness in the NBA has always been measured by rings won. I proved that wasn't true as well.

You are a troll. I am your daddy. I am the Daddy of all Trolls, get it?

By the way, I don't use advanced stats either. What you saw here in this thread is just a sampling of my vast knowledge. I've watched the game since the early 1960s. If I can remember all that I posted, what do you think I know about the game. You offer no proof I don't, only your opinion. It's a fun thread, just what this board needs outside of all the troll initiated garbage we see every day.

Also, who decides what a basketball topic to discuss, you?

Look at questions 10 and 25. If you were a coach, or one of those players, wouldn't you want to be certain the same thing didn't happen again? Very basketball related.

There is a lot of smack to be had in this thread, something a worthless troll like you lives for. Certainly you have heard the "Kobe is a rapist" rants. How about the Laker who actually hired a hitman to kill his coach?

I have a lot of bitches here, see my profile. Would you like to be my bitch as well? Argue away and watch how I turn your words against you.

[bbarry]

Let be as abundantly clear as i possibly can here:

PLAYING TRIVIAL PURSUIT NBA EDITION DOES MEAN YOU KNOW THE GAME OF BASKETBALL

The average Jeopardy contestant would correctly answer more of these questions than the average NBA player or coach would.

I find it unbelievably hilarious and clear sign a jackass doesn't know the game when they start talking about advanced statistics or they boast about random irrelevant basketball trivia as means to justify their "knowledge." Daddy of all trolls is no different. Run of the mill internet douche who thinks he knows something he does not.

You don't have to go all the way back to the 60's, 70's and 80's to stoop me with this irrelevant nonsense. I don't know what Kobe Bryant's favorite colonge is nor do I know the Pau Gasol's favorite book. That is not my focus, never cared about anything beyond what takes place on the hardwood for 48 minutes at a time. And that will continue to be my sole focus for as long as I follow the game.

Hope this helps for anyone else who might think that knowing Gregg Popovich's favorite funk jam of the 70s might be as a means to hold basketball intellect over another person's head.

I bet you can't even answer the Lakers-related ones, even though you claim to have watched Wilt play live. You bandwagoning faggot. :lmao

[Koolaid_Man]

midnightpulp alerted me one history2b claimed mp and I know nothing about the game..


well I'll be dam:lol...Mr. Midget Man snitched on History2b...:lol really...this shit is fucking hilarious... Welcome to the snitch club Mid ole boy....welcome to the snitch club...Imma get you a card...:lol

I must say I interpret this as ole Midget kissing yo ass...he's on here trying to prove and align himself with anyone that could possible own and discredit him...It's so convenient of him...you are truly his daddy...:lol

Midight scared as fuck of D...Of All Trolls....:lmao...

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I feel sorry for your ISP.

[Koolaid_Man]

No

So says the guy who claims greatness in the NBA has always been measured by rings won. I proved that wasn't true as well.


You'd do well to reconsider your position..I'd definitely like to know how you proved this....greatness and champion can be de-coupled...and analyzed separately especially if you're considered great but have no title. if you don't win titles but have a great career then at the end of the day you're legacy takes a hit no matter how you slice it...it's not totally fair but that's the ultimate measuring stick. sure you can make the hall of fame and get some acclaim and recognition but a title is the crown of a career. and yes ring accumulation is different for role players vs star players. Horry's 7 rings still won't get him into the HOF and they don't mean much when compared to Barkley or Malone's career simply because he was a role player and never had to carry a team. It would be like comparing Oranges to Mandarinquats...

Let Magic tell it..that's it and that's all:


"The great thing about the Lakers is that we judge by championships,'' said Magic, who -- along with Kareem, Kobe and crucial role player Derek Fisher (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?playerId=246) -- has won a handful of rings with the Lakers. "So when Kobe gets that next one, then he'll be The Man; he'll be the greatest Laker. And I'll have no problem giving him that.''

Need more perspective... I'll suggest a good read:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2010/columns/story?columnist=broussard_chris&page=kobe-100618

[Koolaid_Man]

I feel sorry for your ISP.


"I feel sorry for your Mama"...:lol


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[midnightpulp]

well I'll be dam:lol...Mr. Midget Man snitched on History2b...:lol really...this shit is fucking hilarious... Welcome to the snitch club Mid ole boy....welcome to the snitch club...Imma get you a card...:lol

I must say I interpret this as ole Midget kissing yo ass...he's on here trying to prove and align himself with anyone that could possible own and discredit him...It's so convenient of him...you are truly his daddy...:lol

Midight scared as fuck of D...Of All Trolls....:lmao...

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The man has a right to defend himself.

And I like drama. I want to see these two go at it, hence my Bill Russell thread.

Not like I was in a police station and ratted on the guy who won me 3 titles or anything.

[HarlemHeat37]

The man has a right to defend himself.

And I like drama. I want to see these two go at it, hence my Bill Russell thread.

Not like I was in a police station and ratted on the guy who won me 3 titles or anything.

:huh:huh

Who the fuck would even think about doing that?..

[history2b]

The irony is rich with this one considering that you haven't had one legitimate basketball take in your short time here. It's either Laker cocksucking or Spurs bashing.


Nothing ironic about that at all. You should learn and understand what the difference between a coincidence and irony.

Regardless, in my experience thus far, legitimate basketball discussions and Spurstalk don't mix. Too many Spurs dipsticks with Laker sticks jammed too far up their ass to sensibly talk about anything. Like yourself midnight, a self admitted troll/spammer. What is there to ever talk about with the likes of you? lol.

[ohmwrecker]

Look. I'm gonna start a Bill Russell "overrated?" thread. Daddy thinks he's overrated, History2b thinks he's a top 5 player of all time. Let's see who can make the better arguments.

Why don't you just let history2b start the thread? . . . oh, wait . . . never mind.

[Daddy_Of_All_Trolls]

You'd do well to reconsider your position..I'd definitely like to know how you proved this....greatness and champion can be de-coupled...and analyzed separately especially if you're considered great but have no title. if you don't win titles but have a great career then at the end of the day you're legacy takes a hit no matter how you slice it...it's not totally fair but that's the ultimate measuring stick. sure you can make the hall of fame and get some acclaim and recognition but a title is the crown of a career. and yes ring accumulation is different for role players vs star players. Horry's 7 rings still won't get him into the HOF and they don't mean much when compared to Barkley or Malone's career simply because he was a role player and never had to carry a team. It would be like comparing Oranges to Mandarinquats...

Let Magic tell it..that's it and that's all:


"The great thing about the Lakers is that we judge by championships,'' said Magic, who -- along with Kareem, Kobe and crucial role player Derek Fisher (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?playerId=246) -- has won a handful of rings with the Lakers. "So when Kobe gets that next one, then he'll be The Man; he'll be the greatest Laker. And I'll have no problem giving him that.''

Need more perspective... I'll suggest a good read:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2010/columns/story?columnist=broussard_chris&page=kobe-100618
the key to my statement is history2b claims greatness has always been measured by rings. It wasn't always that way, it's a recent thing. See the Russell overrated thread for my explanation. If rings were a measure of greatness, Wilt with 1 ring in 1970 would never have been considered the GOAT. Oscar Robertson, Elgin Baylor, and Jerry West had none at the time and were considered #'s 2-4.

On topic, since you are a Lakers fan, can you answer any of the trivia questions? Certainly, you want to know the answers.

[history2b]

No


LOL, Butthurt much?

So says the guy who got clowned and punked by other Lakers fans when he joined LakersGround, I posted that link. Anyone can google search history2B and get the link.

So says the guy who claimed it as a fact the Spurs were done, and I proved that fact is only opinion.

So says the guy who claims greatness in the NBA has always been measured by rings won. I proved that wasn't true as well.

You are a troll. I am your daddy. I am the Daddy of all Trolls, get it?

By the way, I don't use advanced stats either. What you saw here in this thread is just a sampling of my vast knowledge. I've watched the game since the early 1960s. If I can remember all that I posted, what do you think I know about the game. You offer no proof I don't, only your opinion. It's a fun thread, just what this board needs outside of all the troll initiated garbage we see every day.

Also, who decides what a basketball topic to discuss, you?

Look at questions 10 and 25. If you were a coach, or one of those players, wouldn't you want to be certain the same thing didn't happen again? Very basketball related.

There is a lot of smack to be had in this thread, something a worthless troll like you lives for. Certainly you have heard the "Kobe is a rapist" rants. How about the Laker who actually hired a hitman to kill his coach?

I have a lot of bitches here, see my profile. Would you like to be my bitch as well? Argue away and watch how I turn your words against you.


Well that's a sensible response.... "butthurt much." Gee, so clever, so deep, so perceptive. A mentality I haven't faced since 7th grade.

Here's the link to lakersground http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=121828

Amazing to see all these Laker fans "clown" and "punk" me by telling me to post the topic in another section of the website. Again, what perceptive insight you have.

Spurs are done. This is fact to everyone with 2 eyes, a brain and zero Spurs homerism.

Nope, you didn't prove that rings weren't the measure of greatness ever. I'm sure in your head you believe that to be true but factually speaking that never happened.

I'm not a troll; connection failed.

Never said you did use advanced stats. Everything really isn't about you despite what you may think. I've met plenty of fans of basketball who've watched their whole life and they still don't know the game very well; case in point a moron on the internet who points to his vast knowledge of irrelevant factoids as a means of relative intelligence.

I welcome the challenge of someone like you turning my words against me, lol.

If you decide to respond please be sure to talk more about how the team that gets swept out the lowly Phoenix Suns really aren't "done."

[midnightpulp]

Nothing ironic about that at all. You should learn and understand what the difference between a coincidence and irony.

Regardless, in my experience thus far, legitimate basketball discussions and Spurstalk don't mix. Too many Spurs dipsticks with Laker sticks jammed too far up their ass to sensibly talk about anything. Like yourself midnight, a self admitted troll/spammer. What is there to ever talk about with the likes of you? lol.

No. That's the definition of irony.

You scold others for their limited basketball knowledge, while not presenting any yourself.

It's also hypocritical and contradictory.

[history2b]

the key to my statement is history2b claims greatness has always been measured by rings. It wasn't always that way, it's a recent thing. See the Russell overrated thread for my explanation. If rings were a measure of greatness, Wilt with 1 ring in 1970 would never have been considered the GOAT. Oscar Robertson, Elgin Baylor, and Jerry West had none at the time and were considered #'s 2-4.

On topic, since you are a Lakers fan, can you answer any of the trivia questions? Certainly, you want to know the answers.



Bill Russell is better player than all of the players you listed regardless of meaningless polls you think you remember from 40 years ago.

[midnightpulp]

Nope, you didn't prove that rings weren't the measure of greatness ever. I'm sure in your head you believe that to be true but factually speaking that never happened.

"

He did, actually, by citing the fact that Wilt and Oscar are considered "greater" players than many counterparts who collected more rings.

And you can reduce this idea, the rings argument, to the absurd to show how flawed it is.

[Daddy_Of_All_Trolls]

Well that's a sensible response.... "butthurt much." Gee, so clever, so deep, so perceptive. A mentality I haven't faced since 7th grade.

Here's the link to lakersground http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=121828

Amazing to see all these Laker fans "clown" and "punk" me by telling me to post the topic in another section of the website. Again, what perceptive insight you have.

Spurs are done. This is fact to everyone with 2 eyes, a brain and zero Spurs homerism.

Nope, you didn't prove that rings weren't the measure of greatness ever. I'm sure in your head you believe that to be true but factually speaking that never happened.

I'm not a troll; connection failed.

Never said you did use advanced stats. Everything really isn't about you despite what you may think. I've met plenty of fans of basketball who've watched their whole life and they still don't know the game very well; case in point a moron on the internet who points to his vast knowledge of irrelevant factoids as a means of relative intelligence.

I welcome the challenge of someone like you turning my words against me, lol.

If you decide to respond please be sure to talk more about how the team that gets swept out the lowly Phoenix Suns really aren't "done."

Ok, fine, whatever. the gauntlet is set, the lines are drawn. I have made my statement why Bill Russell is overrated. Let's see your case for him, and your rebuttal to me. the smart guys here, like mp and HH37 (can't say the same about ambchang, lol) have already learned what it is like to tussle with me, and out of mutual respect, we don't antagonize each other anymore. now, it's your turn to find out.

[midnightpulp]

Bill Russell is better player than all of the players you listed regardless of meaningless polls you think you remember from 40 years ago.

Prove it.

Don't just cop out with, "Derp, he has 11 rings."

Make a cogent argument. See my Bill Russell thread.

[history2b]

No. That's the definition of irony.

You scold others for their limited basketball knowledge, while not presenting any yourself.

It's also hypocritical and contradictory.


That's not irony at all. Are you really that stupid?

Don't blame me that you have severely limited knowledge pulp. It's just a message board. Maybe you should start another pathetic best posters thread at 1am on a weekend like the socially inept twit that you are.

[history2b]

Prove it.

Don't just cop out with, "Derp, he has 11 rings."

Make a cogent argument. See my Bill Russell thread.

"Prove it" lol

Prove otherwise.

[history2b]

Ok, fine, whatever. the gauntlet is set, the lines are drawn. I have made my statement why Bill Russell is overrated. Let's see your case for him, and your rebuttal to me. the smart guys here, like mp and HH37 (can't say the same about ambchang, lol) have already learned what it is like to tussle with me, and out of mutual respect, we don't antagonize each other anymore. now, it's your turn to find out.


blah blah blah.

Every point you thought you made was wrong, inaccurate and otherwise proved your inability to put up a fight.

Game over troll boy.

[history2b]

He did, actually, by citing the fact that Wilt and Oscar are considered "greater" players than many counterparts who collected more rings.

And you can reduce this idea, the rings argument, to the absurd to show how flawed it is.

That's because it does require some level of thinking. It's not as simple as saying who has the most, but it does play a bigger factor than any other facet of the game.

[ohmwrecker]

Robert Horry is the GOAT!

[midnightpulp]

That's not irony at all. Are you really that stupid?

Don't blame me that you have severely limited knowledge pulp. It's just a message board. Maybe you should start another pathetic best posters thread at 1am on a weekend like the socially inept twit that you are.

Irony (from the Ancient Greek εἰρωνεία eirōneía, meaning dissimulation or feigned ignorance)[1] is a rhetorical device, literary technique, or situation in which there is an incongruity or discordance that goes beyond the simple and evident meaning of words or actions.

Your criticizing of others for their lack of basketball knowledge while having none yourself is "an incongruent situation." It's the very definition of classic irony.

Jesus 'fuckin Christ you're retarded.

Another example of irony would be calling your fatass, "Slim," or a "knowledgeable poster."

[Daddy_Of_All_Trolls]

blah blah blah.

Every point you thought you made was wrong, inaccurate and otherwise proved your inability to put up a fight.

Game over troll boy.

LOL.

According to your logic, anyone can make an outrageous statement and therefore it is true.

here's mine: "history2b is a faggot and Kobe's dick is parked there 24/7."

Come and fight me in the Russell thread or I am proven correct. If you don't make a case, you LOSE.

[history2b]

I'm signing off for the night troll boys.

Together you guys should brainstorm, band together and draw up a plan for tomorrow when I return.

Just don't bring the weak ass idiotic jeopardy crap like that constitutes "basketball knowledge" again or we simply won't converse on this board on the basis of you guys being too stupid to warrant further responses.

[ohmwrecker]

I'm still waiting . . .

[midnightpulp]

I'm signing off for the night troll boys.

Together you guys should brainstorm, band together and draw up a plan for tomorrow when I return.

Just don't bring the weak ass idiotic jeopardy crap like that constitutes "basketball knowledge" again or we simply won't converse on this board on the basis of you guys being too stupid to warrant further responses.

Avoid the Bill Russell thread some more.

You're a joke. Always have been, always will be.

[O.J Mayo]

LMAO hisdildo2b can't start threads and relies on others to create 1 for his faggot ass.
LMAO dildo.

[history2b]

Irony (from the Ancient Greek εἰρωνεία eirōneía, meaning dissimulation or feigned ignorance)[1] is a rhetorical device, literary technique, or situation in which there is an incongruity or discordance that goes beyond the simple and evident meaning of words or actions.

Your criticizing of others for their lack of basketball knowledge while having none yourself is "an incongruent situation." It's the very definition of classic irony.

Jesus 'fuckin Christ you're retarded.

Another example of irony would be calling your fatass, "Slim," or a "knowledgeable poster."

"Having none yourself" is an error. Thus your entire point is moot.

[O.J Mayo]

LMAO Koolaid_Man standards. LMAO still being a tool and can't start threads.

Try starting a thread to complain about this.

[midnightpulp]

LMAO hisdildo2b can't start threads and relies on others to create 1 for his faggot ass.
LMAO dildo.

lol at him not understanding irony.

What he basically did would be like a 300 pound person telling someone fatter than him, "you need to lose some weight."

According to history, that's a coincidence, not irony! :lmao

[Daddy_Of_All_Trolls]

If you decide to respond please be sure to talk more about how the team that gets swept out the lowly Phoenix Suns really aren't "done."

The Spurs didn't have home court advantage. In 1983 The Boston Celtics with HCA were swept out of the playoffs by the lowly Milwaukee Bucks. With the Sixers fielding Dr. J., Moses Malone, and Andrew Toney, and soon Charles Barkley, the Boston Celtics were proclaimed by people like you to be done. What happened next? the Celtics made the finals the next 4 seasons and won 2 titles. Why? they had championship experience, just as today's Spurs have.

See, I can and will use your words against you.

[midnightpulp]

The Spurs didn't have home court advantage. In 1983 The Boston Celtics with HCA were swept out of the playoffs by the lowly Milwaukee Bucks. With the Sixers fielding Dr. J., Moses Malone, and Andrew Toney, and soon Charles Barkley, the Boston Celtics were proclaimed by people like you to be done. What happened next? the Celtics made the finals the next 4 seasons and won 2 titles. Why? they had championship experience, just as today's Spurs have.

See, I can and will use your words against you.

He doesn't want debate nor is he interested in having a legitimate basketball discussion. If he was, he would've entered the Bill Russell thread and replied.

His only interest on message boards, as evidenced by his tenure on the ESPN forums, is to suck Laker cock.

Can't really take him seriously. The dumbass doesn't even understand the concept of irony.

[O.J Mayo]

LMAO still viewing thread and not responding.
LMAO scared coward Laker faggot.
LMAO piece of shit hisdildo2b.

[midnightpulp]

Maybe you should start another pathetic best posters thread at 1am on a weekend like the socially inept twit that you are.

You should re-read that thread, to be honest. Maybe you'll learn something. It is indeed an example of irony, a concept which you obviously have trouble understanding.

[O.J Mayo]

If it takes a person to be openly talking about dildos on a forum to be socially acceptable, then I would rather be socially inept tbh.

[Daddy_Of_All_Trolls]

He doesn't want debate nor is he interested in having a legitimate basketball discussion. If he was, he would've entered the Bill Russell thread and replied.

His only interest on message boards, as evidenced by his tenure on the ESPN forums, is to suck Laker cock.

Can't really take him seriously. The dumbass doesn't even understand the concept of irony.

Well, let's see if he wants to post tomorrow, he said he would be back. If he doesn't fight, he proves what you and everyone else has said about him.

Meanwhile, I'll look around for more examples of this, aside from the ownage I already put on him above:


I welcome the challenge of someone like you turning my words against me, lol.

Also, h2b, I actually like the Lakers, they are my second favorite team. I just know more about them and the game of basketball than you do, and no, I am not talking trivia.

[Giuseppe]

How 2b has the patience to hang on to the shorts hairs of Daddy & Midget is beyond the Cubby.

[Dunc n Dave]

Daddy with some serious ownage of history2b....

[midnightpulp]

How 2b has the patience to hang on to the shorts hairs of Daddy & Midget is beyond the Cubby.

How you always align yourself with shitty posters (luva, Koolaids, and now History2b) is beyond the Midnight.

[Giuseppe]

Well, Midget, when I side a man, that's it and that's all.

[Koolaid_Man]

the key to my statement is history2b claims greatness has always been measured by rings. It wasn't always that way, it's a recent thing. See the Russell overrated thread for my explanation. If rings were a measure of greatness, Wilt with 1 ring in 1970 would never have been considered the GOAT. Oscar Robertson, Elgin Baylor, and Jerry West had none at the time and were considered #'s 2-4.

On topic, since you are a Lakers fan, can you answer any of the trivia questions? Certainly, you want to know the answers.



Hey it's cool for some cats who want to be entertained by trivia but actually as a true to life Laker fan I really don't give shit...it may be cool fun facts or trivia shit to talk about when waiting on a flight and I'm sure I could look up the answers to those questions but I have no desire to nor do I care...:lol seriously I just don't give a shit bout that...but I don't begrudge you for posting it...:lol

[midnightpulp]

Well, Midget, when I side a man, that's it and that's all.

You have poor taste.

Do you realize that the posters you've chosen to side with are considered the worst posters on this forum, even by Lakers fans themselves?

[Blackjack]

Let be as abundantly clear as i possibly can here:

PLAYING TRIVIAL PURSUIT NBA EDITION DOES MEAN YOU KNOW THE GAME OF BASKETBALL

The average Jeopardy contestant would correctly answer more of these questions than the average NBA player or coach would.

I find it unbelievably hilarious and clear sign a jackass doesn't know the game when they start talking about advanced statistics or they boast about random irrelevant basketball trivia as means to justify their "knowledge." Daddy of all trolls is no different. Run of the mill internet douche who thinks he knows something he does not.

You don't have to go all the way back to the 60's, 70's and 80's to stoop me with this irrelevant nonsense. I don't know what Kobe Bryant's favorite colonge is nor do I know the Pau Gasol's favorite book. That is not my focus, never cared about anything beyond what takes place on the hardwood for 48 minutes at a time. And that will continue to be my sole focus for as long as I follow the game.

Hope this helps for anyone else who might think that knowing Gregg Popovich's favorite funk jam of the 70s might be as a means to hold basketball intellect over another person's head.

I didn't misread that, did I?

[Giuseppe]

You have poor taste.

Do you realize that the posters you've chosen to side with are considered the worst posters on this forum, even by Lakers fans themselves?

Each is a brave man. I've been taught something special from each. Luva has a genuine heart and is a fine fellow.

Kool taught me to act like somebody in the aftermath of ultimate victory. I'll never for that lesson.

2b landed here, and hit the ground running. Immediately he was set upon by a pack of wild dogs and he never batted an eyelash. You didn't break him, and that is what bugs you all. I like people who crash against the wall refusing to quit.

[Koolaid_Man]

How you always align yourself with shitty posters (luva, Koolaids, and now History2b) is beyond the Midnight.


Midget man I wanna see you dance...dance I said...dance...yeah this is sig worthy right chere...

Daddy_of_Trolls spinning Midget Night...:lol

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/The_Dancing_Midget.jpg

[midnightpulp]

Each is a brave man. I've been taught something special from each. Luva has a genuine heart and is a fine fellow.

Kool taught me to act like somebody in the aftermath of ultimate victory. I'll never for that lesson.

2b landed here, and hit the ground running. Immediately he was set upon by a pack of wild dogs and he never batted an eyelash. You didn't break him, and that is what bugs you all. I like people who crash against the wall refusing to quit.

Uh, uh.

History2b is officially broken until he nuts up and proves his claim of being a superior basketball mind. Daddy has fired the opening salvo with a thoughtful post in the Bill Russell thread. If he doesn't respond, we know those feet are made of clay.

I wreck KoolAIDS_Man constantly and without mercy. I've gotten him to admit to his homosexual lifestyle in front of the entire board, with such gems as his being up early to go white water rafting and his desire that a homo forum be created. No one takes him seriously besides you and his boyfriend Luva.

Luva's cool. Game recognize game, and I can appreciate his troll game. Only chink in his armor is that he gets weak in the knees for Kool.

[midnightpulp]

I suck

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx261/OGBobbyJohsonOWNsKoolaidman/koolaid3-1.jpg

[Giuseppe]

Daddy_of_Trolls spinning Midget Night...:lol

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/The_Dancing_Midget.jpg

Midget, you're adorable!

[Koolaid_Man]

Each is a brave man. I've been taught something special from each. Luva has a genuine heart and is a fine fellow.

Kool taught me to act like somebody in the aftermath of ultimate victory. I'll never for that lesson.

2b landed here, and hit the ground running. Immediately he was set upon by a pack of wild dogs and he never batted an eyelash. You didn't break him, and that is what bugs you all. I like people who crash against the wall refusing to quit.


Midget just wants some attention...He wants to be down with you Cully...He wants to be down with Luva as well...he's hurting that he can't have you on his team...maybe if he does his dance and do it well just maybe we'll reconsider letting him in the circle...but till then I wanna see the midget get spun...:lol

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/The_Dancing_Midget.jpg

[TinTin]

I feel sorry for your ISP.

:lmao

[midnightpulp]

Midget just wants some attention...He wants to be down with you Cully...He wants to be down with Luva as well...he's hurting that he can't have you on his team...maybe if he does his dance and do it well just maybe we'll reconsider letting him in the circle...but till then I wanna see the midget get spun...:lol



Let's grade your latest effort.

....

Big points off for repetition.

Grade: F

[Daddy_Of_All_Trolls]

Giuseppe requested the answers, ignore them if you still wish to try your luck. Most are verifiable if you search the internet hard enough. We're going off my memory though, if anyone has any corrections, please advise. I tried to make the answers interesting with some embellishment of the answers.

Other than the answers, thread is best for the ownage wrought on history2b.

1) Why did Elgin Baylor retire? Specifically.
He was informed his starting spot was being given to Jim McMillian, who needed the minutes. Elgin retired rather than go to the bench, silly pride.

2) What Buffalo Brave player fell on Jerry West in spring 1971 knocking him out of the rest of the season?
Bob Kauffman

3) Why did the Lakers draft Walt Hazzard and Gail Goodrich?
Territorial draft picks. Used to be a rule NBA teams could draft local college players, in this case both from UCLA, to help at the gate.

4) Name 2 Lakers that were suspended in the 70s for throwing punches, and who did they hit.
Kermit Washington and Kareem. KW pucnhed Rudy Tomjanovich and damned near killed him. Kareem hit Kent Benson, broke his jaw and hos own hand.

5) What Lakers superstar saw the owner give his 3 adolescent sons future NBA contracts. What was special about that night?
Jerry West night, and he was injured, see question 2, Lakers lost to Phoenix. Jack Kent Cooke gave Jerry's boys future contracts. Probably illegal, but they never amounted to anythng anyway.

6) What happened to Kareem's jazz record collection?
Kareem may have owned the largest such collection in the world and it burned in a house fire. Fans from everywhere helped him replace it. This act of kindness helped Kareem come out of his isolation he felt against society.

7) How did Kareem celebrate the 1980 championship after the buzzer?
Trick question because Kareem was back in LA recovering from a sprained ankle suffered in game 5. Reports later quoted Kareem as saying he struggled out to his backyard and "Screamed".

8) Last year, the NBA had a commercial where Magic Johnson utters the phrase, "Get back into our game". What game was that from?
Game 4, NBA finals 1987, right after Magic's "Junior Sky Hook". Getting "back into our game" was in reference to the Lakers coming back from down 16 points.

9) Who did Magic Johnson first hug after the 1980 championship was won?
Butch Lee. It was a "kiss of death" in a way, Lee never played in the NBA again.

10) Magic Johnson unbelievably committed the same silly error in the 1984 finals that a Maverick did in the western playoffs. What was it?
On the WCSF Derek Harper of the Mavs dribbled out the clock in game 4 when score was tied without getting a shot off. Harper thought Mavs were ahead, Lakers won in OT. In game 2 in Boston finals, Magic dribbled out the clock in a tie game. The Lakers had been ahead, but a bad pass by Worthy seconds before allowed a tie. Lakes lost in OT.

11) What Portland player in the 1977 WCF did the Lakers have no answer for?
Maurice Lucas, who just passed away. I mentioned he was the answer to a trivia question in his RIP thread. This was the question.

12) What Lakers foe in the 1988 playoffs did Pat Riley say the Lakers had no answer for? You get to figure out who and what series.
Roy Tarpley, Mavs.

13) Why should Jerry West's 60 foot shot to tie the Knicks in 1970 finals at the buzzer have been disallowed?
Because Chamberlain never took the ball out of bounds before he passed it to west on the inbounds play. Wilt had one foot in bounds, the other out.

14) What NBA legend co-authored a book about those 1969-70 Knicks?
Phil Jackson. It's a great book with lots of photos. Try to find it.

15) Does Jeannie Buss shave her bush? Where can proof be found?
No, she's natural, at l;easti n the 1995 issue of Playboy she appeared in. If you haven't seen them, google will find them easily.

16) What was the number one reason Jerry Buss bought the Lakers, he said it himself.
To beat the Boston Celtics

17) Why did Jack Kent Cooke sell the Lakers?
Cooke also owned the NFL Washington Redskins. The NFL passed a rule (I don't know if it is still in effect) that a franchise ownere in the NFL couldn't own a team in another sport. Jack chose to sell the Lakers.

18) What famous 60s TV star once served on the Lakers board of directors?
Lorne Green, Bonanza. Patriarch of the Cartwright clan.

19) Name the four number 1 overall draft picks to play on the Lakers at one time.
Kareem, Magic, Worthy, Mychal Thompson.

20) Who suggested trading for Mitch Kupchak?
Magic got after Jerry Buss to make a deal for Mitch.

21) What does Happy Hairston have in common with hall of famer Billy Cunningham, Singer/Actress Barbra Streisand, and former world Chess champion Bobby Fischer?
All were classmates at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, one graduating class apart. That school has a lot of famous grads, google it if you care to see.

22) Wilt Chamberlain played for the Lakers 5 seasons. In how many did he wear a headband?
His last 4 seasons.

23) What former all NBA first teamer hired a hitman to kill the Lakers coach after the latter kicked him off the team during the finals?
Spencer Haywood, 1980 finals.

24) What Laker did Kareem punch in the head when the Laker was down on the floor and what was significant about that game? (It was on national TV).
Happy Hairston, Kareem played for Milwaukee. It was near the end of first half and it was the game that ended the Lakers 33 game winning streak.

25) What Laker did Walt Frazier pick clean twice in succession while bringing the ball up the court to spark the Knicks comeback in game 5 of the 1970 NBA finals?
Elgin Baylor. Dumbass didn't learn the first time, lol.

26) When Don Nelson played, he had a unique free throw shot that resembled the style of another sport. What sport?
The shotput!

27) What rule was changed in college hoops on account of Lew Alcindor?
No slam dunks allowed! "The Alcindor Rule" and it extended to prep play.

28) What was the biggest upset Lew Alcindor's team performed in his freshman year?
Kareem couldn't play varsity for UCLA back then, NCAA rules. His frosh team beat the defending NCAA champion varsity squad. UCLA was ineligble that year for the NCAA championship tourney, so the loss is largely forgotten. The lockerroom was extremely quiet afterwards, both teams shared it.

29) 1982 NCAA finals. James Worthy and Sam Perkins were the stars for UNC. Jordan played, How did the network list Jordan's name?
Mike Jordan. Not Michael, not MJ, but Mike.

30) Same game: What Hoya threw the ball away to Worthy late in the game?
Eric "Sleepy" Floyd.

31) Same game: Describe Patrick Ewing's first 4 defensive plays.
Goaltending. Seems Thompson instructed him to block everything and try and intimidate UNC. One of the greatest games ever, look for it sometime, it gets replayed often.

32) 1969: Suns lost 10 more games than the Bucks, but lost a coin flip for the rights to draft Alcindor. Even though the Suns drafted second, the NBA took pity on them with a perk. What was it?
They gave the suns superstar Connie Hawkins. Connie had played a few years for the Harlem Globetrotters because no college would let him play, and the NBA had him banned, all due to an alleged point shaving incident that Connie was never charged with. Connie sued the NBA, got a settlement, and was allowed to play.

33) What Knicks hall of famer once pitched for the White Sox?
Dave Debusschere

34) What 60's TV start played for the Celtics, baseball with the Dodgers and Cubs, was drafted by the NFL Bears. He also got kicked off the Celtics for allowing a 6 point lead to evaporate in final seconds. He also was the first player to accomplish an unusual feat, rarely done. What was it?
Chuck Connors. First player to break a backboard.

35) what NBA hall of famer was in the dugout for the Dodgers when Bobby Thompson hit "the shot hear round the world"? He also is the onoly MLB player to have been ejected from a game without playing in one. Bonus, who was on deck for the Giants?
bill Sharman. Bonus, Willie Mays.

36) Name the two players in the 1983 playoffs that got in a scuffle where one bit the other on the finger.
Atlanta vs. Boston, first round. Tree Rollins bit Danny Ainge. I can't find a video on it, but it's funny as hell.

37) Why did the San francisco Warriors change their name to the Golden State Warriors?
Because they played in Oakland, and gave up playing at the Cow Palace in San Francisco.

38) What courtside entertainer followed Earl "The Pearl" Monroe when he was traded from the Baltimore Bullets to the New York Knicks?
Dancing Harry. There was a Dancing Barry later, at Lakers games.

39) What NBA superstar was a pupil of Kung Fu master Bruce Lee?
Kareem. Bruce killed "Hakim", as he was billed, in a fight in "Game of Death".

40) Kareem Abdul Jabbar grew up in New york and dreamed of playing for the Knicks. He was drafted by the ABA New York Nets who offered him more money than the Milwaukee Bucks, but he chose the latter. Why?
Kareem wanted to play against the best competition. As the 1980s continued and Kareem got older, there was specualtion Lakers would trade him to the Knicks to allow him his dream.

41) In what stadium was the first NBA/ABA all star game played, and in what year? Who won?
Hoston Astrodome, summer 1972, NBA won easily.

42) What was the last season a jump ball began every quarter?
1974-75.

43) What were the teams on the court in the first NBA game played in San Antonio?
Hoston Rockets vs. Detroit Pistons, October 17, 1971. Rockets even went back to San Diego, where they originated, that year to play a game. They were playing games in Houston 2 years before as well.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/HOU/1972_games.html

44) What Spurs coach had a huge birthmark covering his neck and face?
Stan Albeck

45) What former NBA superstar had to work as a busboy for minimum wage after his playing days because of a handicap that prevented him from getting a good job?
Bob "butterbean" Love, Chicago Bulls. He stuttered.

46) What NBA hall of famer returned to the NBA as a player/coach 7 seasons after he retired?
Bob Cousy. He stayed on a few more years, just as coach.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/cousybo01.html

47) On NBA draft lottery day, it is common for the winning team's representative to display a jersey with the number and name of the player they intend to pick. When the Sacramento Kings won the lottery in 1989, they were represented by former coach Bill Russell. What was on the Kings jersey he held up?
They had no clue yet, so the jersey had a big question mark on it. Pervis Ellison was the eventual choice, and he was a bust.

48) What NBA all star twins finished their careers on the same team?
Dick and tom VanArsdale of the Phoenix Suns.

49) What was Bo Kimble of Pepperdine's game ritual tribute to fallen teammate Hank Gathers?
Shoot first free throw left handed.

50) What NBA superstar made a commercial where he was seated at a desk in an office and tossed up a hookshot he was expected to miss. His line was supposed to be "I can miss, but you can't with AT&T". He adlibbed with "I can't miss, and neither can you with AT&T". All of the retakes with him missing were done poorly, so they went with the first take.
Bill Russell, circa 1972.