Bobster's Trivia Corner

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The Bobster wrote:
Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:36 am
Here are the trivia answers for last week's questions -

SUNS TRIVIA

There have been five different colors which have been the last name for Suns' players, What are the colors?

ANSWERS

Chucky Brown, Dee Brown, Gerald Brown, Lorenzo Brown, Mike Brown, Randy Brown, Shannon Brown
Josh Gray
A.C. Green, Gerald Green, Jalen Green, Lamar Green
Jalen Rose
Jahadi White, Rory White

and technically, Vinnie Del Negro


NBA TRIVIA

Which current teams had unique team colors when they joined the league?
[Not including teams that joined from other leagues, or transferred from one city to another]

For example -
Green, Gold & White is not included because both the San Diego Rockets and Seattle SuperSonics have worn it, Green & White is not included because both the Boston Celtics and Washington Capitols have worn it, Black & Silver is not included because the San Antonio Spurs joined from the ABA, and Purple, Orange & White is included for the Phoenix Suns.

1. Blue, Silver, Black & White -
2. Blue, Green & White -
3. Forrest Green, Red & White -
4. Black, Turquoise, Red, Bronze & White -
5. Red, Purple, Black, Silver & White -
6. Teal, Purple & White -
7. Wine, Gold & White -
8. Red, Black, Yellow, Orange & White -
9. Purple, Green, Gold & White -
10. Royal Blue, Kelly Green, Silver & White -
11. Blue, Silver, Black & White =

ANSWERS

1. Orlando Magic
2. Dallas Mavericks
3. Milwaukee Bucks
4. Vancouver Grizzlies
5. Toronto Raptors
6. Charlotte Hornets
7. Cleveland Cavaliers
8. Miami Heat
9. New Orleans Jazz
10. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Suns didn't have unique colors when they joined the league?
Synchronicity and all that jazz, man.

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Re: Bobster's Trivia Corner

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Superbone wrote:
Sun Jan 11, 2026 10:28 am
The Suns didn't have unique colors when they joined the league?
Yes, I think the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Kings were the only teams using purple at the time.
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ShelC wrote:
Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:49 am
Would Michael Redd count?
Nope. And no Horacio Llamas Grey either.
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The Bobster wrote:
Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:46 am
And here are this weeks trivia questions -

SUNS TRIVIA

SUNS LEADING THE LEAGUE IN TOTAL....

MINUTES PLAYED

3 players, 1x each
I'll guess ...
Spoiler: show/hide
The Bobster wrote:
Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:46 am
ASSISTS

2 players, 1 6x, 1 2x
My guess:
Spoiler: show/hide
The Bobster wrote:
Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:46 am
STEALS

2 players, 1 2x, 1 1x
My guess:
Spoiler: show/hide
2-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE

1 player 2x

My guess:
Spoiler: show/hide
The Bobster wrote:
Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:46 am
3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE

3 - 1 player 2x, 2 players 1x
My guess:
Spoiler: show/hide

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Mori Chu wrote:
Sun Jan 11, 2026 3:15 pm
The Bobster wrote:
Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:46 am
And here are this weeks trivia questions -

SUNS TRIVIA

SUNS LEADING THE LEAGUE IN TOTAL....

MINUTES PLAYED

3 players, 1x each
I'll guess ...
Spoiler: show/hide

The first one is correct.
The Bobster wrote:
Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:46 am
ASSISTS

2 players, 1 6x, 1 2x
My guess:
Spoiler: show/hide

Correct! This was the obvious one.
The Bobster wrote:
Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:46 am
STEALS

2 players, 1 2x, 1 1x
My guess:
Spoiler: show/hide

Nope, neither is right.

2-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE

1 player 2x

My guess:
Spoiler: show/hide

Nope!
The Bobster wrote:
Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:46 am
3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE

3 - 1 player 2x, 2 players 1x
My guess:
Spoiler: show/hide

First 2 are correct

Not bad!
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Mikal has to be in the minutes ranking list is my guess?

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pickle wrote:
Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:31 pm
Mikal has to be in the minutes ranking list is my guess?
Correct!
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So Far -
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Did Charles lead the league in 2s in his MVP season?

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pickle wrote:
Sun Jan 11, 2026 10:07 pm
Did Charles lead the league in 2s in his MVP season?
No, it was someone since then.
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