NBA Champions Quiz: Can You Name The #2 Scorers Since 1977?

Kenji Nakamura

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Post on May 16, 2025

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The Methodology: Defining the "#2 Scorer"

This quiz focuses on identifying the second-highest scorer for each NBA championship team since the 1976-77 season. But defining "#2 scorer" requires clarification. Our methodology considers the regular season statistics primarily, but playoff performance will be taken into account in cases of very close regular season scoring averages. Tie-breakers will be decided by considering playoff scoring contributions and overall team impact.

The timeframe for this quiz is from the 1976-77 NBA season to the present day. Data has been compiled primarily from Basketball-Reference.com, a highly reputable source for NBA statistics.

• Example 1: If two players have almost identical regular season scoring averages, but one significantly outscored the other in the playoffs, the playoff performer will be considered the #2 scorer.
• Example 2: If a team's top scorer was injured for a significant portion of the season, impacting their overall scoring average, the #2 scorer will be the player who stepped up to the plate to provide the consistent second scoring option.
• Example 3: We will use total points scored during the regular season to break any ties unless there is a significant difference in playoff performance.

The Quiz: Challenging Your NBA Knowledge

Let's test your NBA knowledge! For each NBA champion listed below, identify their #2 scorer. Remember, we're focusing on the regular season with consideration for playoff performance.

1977-1980s Champions

• 1977 Portland Trail Blazers: Who was the #2 scorer for the championship team led by Bill Walton? (Image: A relevant image of a Portland Trail Blazers team photo from this era, with alt text: "1977 Portland Trail Blazers Championship Team")
• 1978 Washington Bullets: (Image: A relevant image of a Washington Bullets team photo from this era, with alt text: "1978 Washington Bullets Championship Team")
• 1979 Seattle SuperSonics: (Image: A relevant image of a Seattle SuperSonics team photo from this era, with alt text: "1979 Seattle SuperSonics Championship Team")
• 1980 Los Angeles Lakers: (Image: A relevant image of a Los Angeles Lakers team photo from this era, with alt text: "1980 Los Angeles Lakers Championship Team")
• 1981 Boston Celtics: (Image: A relevant image of a Boston Celtics team photo from this era, with alt text: "1981 Boston Celtics Championship Team")
• …and so on through the 1980s champions…

1990s-2000s Champions

• 1991 Chicago Bulls: Who provided the crucial scoring support for Michael Jordan and the Bulls dynasty? (Image: A relevant image of a Chicago Bulls team photo from this era, with alt text: "1991 Chicago Bulls Championship Team")
• 1992 Chicago Bulls: (Image: A relevant image of a Chicago Bulls team photo from this era, with alt text: "1992 Chicago Bulls Championship Team")
• 1993 Chicago Bulls: (Image: A relevant image of a Chicago Bulls team photo from this era, with alt text: "1993 Chicago Bulls Championship Team")
• …and so on through the 1990s and 2000s champions…

2010s-Present Champions

• 2011 Dallas Mavericks: (Image: A relevant image of a Dallas Mavericks team photo from this era, with alt text: "2011 Dallas Mavericks Championship Team")
• 2012 Miami Heat: (Image: A relevant image of a Miami Heat team photo from this era, with alt text: "2012 Miami Heat Championship Team")
• 2013 Miami Heat: (Image: A relevant image of a Miami Heat team photo from this era, with alt text: "2013 Miami Heat Championship Team")
• …and so on through the 2010s and 2020s champions…

Answers and Discussion: Unveiling the #2 Scorers and Their Impact

(This section would contain the answers to the quiz. Each answer would be accompanied by an image of the player, relevant statistics, and a short description of their contribution to the team's championship run. For example):

1977 Portland Trail Blazers: Maurice Lucas. Lucas averaged 20.2 points per game that season, providing crucial scoring punch alongside Bill Walton. His tough defense and ability to score inside were invaluable to Portland's success. (Image: An image of Maurice Lucas, with alt text: "Maurice Lucas, 1977 NBA Champion")

Conclusion

This quiz has taken you on a journey through NBA history, highlighting the often-unsung heroes – the #2 scorers – who played critical roles in securing NBA championships. From the 1970s to the present day, we've explored a wide array of players and teams, emphasizing the importance of consistent secondary scoring in achieving ultimate success.

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