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Are you a basketball fan? Well, you may be in look, because the NBA’s Salt Lake City-based team is under the spotlight in this quiz. How much can you tell us about The Utah Jazz? Let’s find out right now!

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1.

Which Utah player won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 1996-97?
- A.
  
  John Stockton
- B.
  
  Jeff Hornachek
- C.
  
  Moses Malone
- D.
  
  Karl Malone
Correct Answer
D. Karl Malone

Explanation
Karl Malone won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 1996-97.

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2.

Which pro made First Team All NBA for Utah during the 1989-90 basketball season?
- A.
  
  David Thompson
- B.
  
  Wilt Chamberlain
- C.
  
  Karl Malone
- D.
  
  Shaquille O'Neal
Correct Answer
C. Karl Malone

Explanation
Karl Malone made First Team All NBA for Utah during the 1989-90 basketball season. This means that he was recognized as one of the top five players in the league that season. Malone's exceptional performance and contributions to the Utah team during that year earned him this prestigious honor.

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3.

Who won the 1996-97 NBA Championship beating the Utah Jazz 4 to 2?
- A.
  
  Boston Celtics
- B.
  
  Houston Rockets
- C.
  
  Chicago Bulls
- D.
  
  Syracuse Nationals
Correct Answer
C. Chicago Bulls

Explanation
The Chicago Bulls won the 1996-97 NBA Championship by defeating the Utah Jazz 4 to 2.

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4.

The 28th pick of the first round in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz was?
- A.
  
  Keon Clark
- B.
  
  Scott Padgett
- C.
  
  Stephon Marbury
- D.
  
  Etan Thomas
Correct Answer
B. Scott Padgett

Explanation
Scott Padgett was the 28th pick of the first round in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz.

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5.

Which NBA star hit the most 3-pointers for the Jazz in the 2004-2005 season?
- A.
  
  Raja Bell
- B.
  
  Peja Stojakovic
- C.
  
  Jamal Crawford
- D.
  
  Tracy McGrady
Correct Answer
A. Raja Bell

Explanation
Raja Bell hit the most 3-pointers for the Jazz in the 2004-2005 season.

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6.

International basketball star Mehmet Okur comes from which nation?
- A.
  
  Turkey
- B.
  
  Brazil
- C.
  
  Canada
- D.
  
  Czech Republic
Correct Answer
A. Turkey

Explanation
Mehmet Okur is an international basketball star, and he is known to be from Turkey.

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7.

Who did the Utah Jazz select with the 3rd pick in the 2005 NBA Draft?
- A.
  
  Raymond Felton
- B.
  
  Deron Williams
- C.
  
  Chris Paul
- D.
  
  Andrew Bogut
Correct Answer
B. Deron Williams

Explanation
In the 2005 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz selected Deron Williams with the 3rd pick.

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8.

What Utah Jazz player retired at the end of the 2005-06 NBA season?
- A.
  
  Greg Ostertag
- B.
  
  Carlos Boozer
- C.
  
  Andrei Kirilenko
- D.
  
  CJ Miles
Correct Answer
A. Greg Ostertag

Explanation
Greg Ostertag is the correct answer because he retired at the end of the 2005-06 NBA season. The other players listed, Carlos Boozer, Andrei Kirilenko, and CJ Miles, did not retire at that time.

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9.

Which Utah Jazz player was a ferocious dunker but couldn't palm a basketball?
- A.
  
  Thurl Bailey
- B.
  
  Jeff Malone
- C.
  
  Karl Malone
- D.
  
  Darrell Griffith
Correct Answer
D. Darrell Griffith

Explanation
Darrell Griffith is the correct answer because he was known for his ferocious dunking ability despite not being able to palm a basketball. This means that he had to rely on his jumping ability and technique to execute powerful dunks, making him an impressive dunker despite the physical limitation of not being able to palm the ball.

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10.

In how many seasons was Karl Malone the leader in total rebounds for the Utah Jazz?
- A.
  
  19
- B.
  
  18
- C.
  
  17
- D.
  
  16
Correct Answer
B. 18

Explanation
Karl Malone was the leader in total rebounds for the Utah Jazz for 18 seasons. This means that for 18 out of the total number of seasons he played for the Utah Jazz, he had the highest number of rebounds.

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11.

In 1995, who did the Utah Jazz' John Stockton pass to become the NBA's all-time leader in assists?
- A.
  
  Bob Cousy
- B.
  
  Magic Johnson
- C.
  
  Oscar Robertson
- D.
  
  Nate Archibald
Correct Answer
B. Magic Johnson

Explanation
In 1995, John Stockton of the Utah Jazz passed Magic Johnson to become the NBA's all-time leader in assists. This means that Stockton had accumulated more assists throughout his career than any other player in NBA history, surpassing the previous record held by Magic Johnson.

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12.

What is John Stockton's highest assist average ever in a season?
- A.
  
  15.9
- B.
  
  21.1
- C.
  
  14.7
- D.
  
  12.8
Correct Answer
C. 14.7

Explanation
John Stockton's highest assist average ever in a season is 14.7.

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13.

What Utah Jazz player was the top scorer during the 1980-81 NBA season?
- A.
  
  Otis Thorpe
- B.
  
  Adrian Dantley
- C.
  
  Glenn Robinson
- D.
  
  Jalen Rose
Correct Answer
B. Adrian Dantley

Explanation
Adrian Dantley was the top scorer during the 1980-81 NBA season for the Utah Jazz. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the top scorer during that specific season. Otis Thorpe, Glenn Robinson, and Jalen Rose are not relevant to the question and can be eliminated as options.

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14.

The Utah Jazz had the 14th leading scorer during the 1982-83 NBA season, who was?
- A.
  
  Clyde Drexler
- B.
  
  Bernard King
- C.
  
  Darrell Griffith
- D.
  
  Tim Hardaway
Correct Answer
C. Darrell Griffith

Explanation
Darrell Griffith was the 14th leading scorer during the 1982-83 NBA season for the Utah Jazz.

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NBA - Utah Jazz Quiz

Which Utah player won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 1996-97?

Which pro made First Team All NBA for Utah during the 1989-90 basketball season?

Who won the 1996-97 NBA Championship beating the Utah Jazz 4 to 2?

The 28th pick of the first round in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz was?

Which NBA star hit the most 3-pointers for the Jazz in the 2004-2005 season?

International basketball star Mehmet Okur comes from which nation?

Who did the Utah Jazz select with the 3rd pick in the 2005 NBA Draft?

What Utah Jazz player retired at the end of the 2005-06 NBA season?

Which Utah Jazz player was a ferocious dunker but couldn't palm a basketball?

In how many seasons was Karl Malone the leader in total rebounds for the Utah Jazz?

In 1995, who did the Utah Jazz' John Stockton pass to become the NBA's all-time leader in assists?

What is John Stockton's highest assist average ever in a season?

What Utah Jazz player was the top scorer during the 1980-81 NBA season?

The Utah Jazz had the 14th leading scorer during the 1982-83 NBA season, who was?