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Portmanteau
200
This player popularized the phrase "ball don't lie" when an opponent would miss a free throw after a dubious foul call.
Who is Rasheed Wallace?
200
While he ended up making the 10th most 3-pointers in history, this Hall of Famer used to be called "Ason" because he lacked a (J)ump shot in his early career.
Who is Jason Kidd?
200
This player started their career with the Toronto Raptors, won 2 scoring titles, but was never able to lead his team out of the 1st round before riding the bench with the San Antonio Spurs at the end of his career.
Who is Tracy McGrady?
200
This South American had luscious curls.
Who is Anderson Varejão?
200
Paul George's nickname for himself in the post season + a flashy point guard from the 1970's who was nicknamed after a small gun.
What is Playoff Pete Maravich?
400
This former Los Angeles Laker said "violence is never the answer, but sometimes it is" in response to a physical altercation that stemmed from his ex-wife dating the head coach of the New York Knicks.
Who is Matt Barnes?
400
This player is called "The Threegional Manager" for his shooting proficiency and his namesake's job title on The Office.
Who is Mike Scott?
400
Lamar Odom started and ended his career with this team.
Who are the Los Angeles Clippers?
400
This top 10 draft pick wore a Fortnite-themed suit on draft night.
Who is Kevin Knox?
400
A young Atlantic division coach that probably voted for Trump + the only New Zealander drafted in the 1st round.
What is Brad Stevens Adams?
600
This player coined Kristaps Porzingis' nickname when he told the media that Porzingis is "a skilled player. He's like a unicorn".
Who is Kevin Durant?
600
This "Captain Kirk" did not appear on Star Trek but did appear in the 3rd most games for the Chicago Bulls behind Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
Who is Kirk Hinrich?
600
This Alaskan-born Power Forward started his career with the first iteration of the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers and ended it with the Los Angeles Lakers during Kobe Bryant's 2nd-last season.
Who is Carlos Boozer?
600
Even though it was considered a dunk by only the most forgiving criteria, a heroic attempt helped to win this year's slam dunk competition.
What is 2008?
600
A sharpshooting Power Forward with alopecia + the only Canadian expansion team to relocate south of the border.
What is Charlie VillanueVancouver Grizzlies?
800
This former #1 overall pick said "I've actually got my [championship] ring fitted for my middle finger so they can kiss that one".
Who is Andrew Bogut?
800
This player committed the cardinal sin of giving himself a nickname when he dubbed himself "The Servant" after he rejected the better nicknames fans had given him.
Who is Kevin Durant?
800
Zach Randolph started his career with this team and ended it with the Sacramento Kings.
Who are the Portland Trailblazers?
800
While his most famous dunk was from blowing out a cupcake earlier on in the competition, this item of clothing was removed by Gerald Green during his final dunk attempt the same year.
What are shoes?
800
A former Defensive Player of the Year for the Chicago Bulls + a top 10 pick from the 2014 draft that has bounced around the league.
What is Joakim Noah Vonleh?
1000
After a lineup change brought his team to a 3-2 series lead in the 1st round of the 2017 playoffs, this head coach said "one day you're the statue and the next day you're the pigeon. Right now we're the pigeon".
Who is Dwane Casey?
1000
This 3-named player can weirdly go by "Ken".
Who is Kentavious Caldwell-Pope?
1000
He started and ended his career with Chicago, made the All-Defensive Team 10 times, but left the Bulls in the middle of his career.
Who is Scottie Pippen?
1000
This Most Improved Player award winner did so in the early 2010's but was traded the season after winning.
Who is Ryan Anderson?
1000
The point God with a former big man who notably played with Utah, Atlanta, and Denver.
What is Chris Paul Millsap?