NBA Finals History
Which team has won the most NBA Titles since the year 2000? (7)
The Lakers
Most home runs
Barry Bonds
762
DAILY DOUBLE:
What year did the Hurricanes win their only Stanley Cup?
Double Points if you can name the coach of that team.
2006
Coach: Peter Laviolette
Who holds the record for receiving yards for a rookie?
Puka Nacua
(2023) - 1,486 yards
In the 2011 Draft, the Panthers selected a player who would go on to become the only Carolina Panthers player to win the NFL MVP award. Name that player.
Cam Newton
Which player won the finals MVP award three seasons straight from 00-02
Shaquille O'Neal
Highest on-base percentage
Ted Williams
.482
Which team has won the most Stanley Cups since 2000?
The Blackhawks won the Cup in 2010, 2013 and 2015
Who holds the record for passing yards for a rookie?
Andrew Luck
(2012) - 4,374 yards
In 2002, The Panthers took a player 2nd overall who became a nine-time Pro Bowler and is the franchise leader in sacks. Name that Player.
Julius Peppers
Michael Jordan has the most NBA Finals MVP awards all-time (6). Next on the list is Lebron James (4).
Three players are tied with 3 Finals MVPs. Name all three players.
Magic Johnson
Shaquille O'Neal
Tim Duncan
Most runs batted in
Hank Aaron
2,297
Since 2020, only 4 teams have won the Stanley Cup. Name 3 of the 4 teams.
Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning
DAILY DOUBLE:
Who holds the record for the most receptions by a rookie?
Double Points if you can guess the total number of receptions (+/- 3 receptions)
Brock Bowers
110 catches in 2024
Who was the first ever draft pick for the Carolina Panthers? (1995, 5th overall)
Kerry Collins
DAILY DOUBLE:
The 90s Bulls with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were a Dynasty! They won 6 finals in the decade. They won 3 straight from 91-93, then 3 straight from 96-98. Michael Jordan took a break from basketball for the 94 and 95 seasons, which allowed a different team the opportunity to win back to back finals. What was that team?
Double Points:
The same player won NBA Finals MVP both years. Name that player.
The Houston Rockets
Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon
Most singles
Pete Rose
3,215
Which team was the first to win the Stanley Cup three years in a row?
The Maple Leafs were champions in 1947, '48 and '49
Who is the only NFL Rookie to throw for over 400 yards in his NFL debut?
Cam Newton
In the 1995 Expansion Draft, the Panthers drafted a DT who was only with the team for only 3 weeks before being cut. This went on the become a wrestling star. Name that player.
Bill Goldberg
WWE Hall of Famer
In 1995 NBA postseason, the Pacers played the Knicks in eastern semifinals. With 18 seconds left, Indiana was losing by 6, when Reggie Miller took over the game. How many points did he score during the last 8 seconds?
8
After a timeout, Reggie made two quick three-pointers to tie the game. Shaken by Miller's shots, John Starks missed two free-throws and Reggie went on the line to sink a pair of free-throws that sealed the game.
Most grand slams
Alex Rodriguez
25
Five players have won the Conn Smythe Trophy more than once. Who is the only player to win it more than twice?
Patrick Roy
Roy won the Conn Smythe with the 1986 and 1993 Canadiens, as well as with the 2001 Colorado Avalanche
Who holds the record for the most receiving touchdowns for a rookie?
Randy Moss
(1998) - 17 touchdowns
Which player drafted by the Panthers was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder?
Rae Carruth
He was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in 2001 for orchestrating the 1999 shooting death of his pregnant girlfriend, Cherica Adams. A 1997 first-round draft pick, Carruth served nearly 20 years in prison and was released in October 2018.