Hoops · Puzzle #14 · Tuesday, October 13
Hoops: the board
Eight items, eight categories, one place each. Here is the board with every figure and where it comes from, and the best way to place them. Play today's Hoops.
The categories
- Glass cleaner: 1 pt per rebound a game
- Born abroad: 10 pts if born outside the US
- Bucket getter: 1 pt per 2.5 points a game
- Charity stripe: 1 pt per 3% at the line over 60%
- Known worldwide: 1 pt per 6 Wikipedia languages
- Ring collector: 2 pts per NBA title
- Pickpocket: 1 pt per 0.2 steals a game
- All-Star: 1 pt per All-Star selection
The best board
- Mark Price in Charity stripe: made 90.4% of his free throws (10.0)
- Dyson Daniels in Born abroad: was born outside the United States (10.0)
- Dwyane Wade in All-Star: was picked for 13 NBA All-Star Games (10.0)
- Maurice Cheeks in Pickpocket: averaged 2.1 steals a game (10.0)
- Damian Lillard in Bucket getter: averaged 25.1 points a game (10.0)
- Manu Ginóbili in Ring collector: won 4 NBA championships (8.0)
- Billy Cunningham in Glass cleaner: averaged 10.4 rebounds a game (10.0)
- Hakeem Olajuwon in Known worldwide: Wikipedia has an article on him in 60 languages (10.0)
The most this board could score: 78.0 of 80.
The lineup, figure by figure
Mark Price
Cavaliers, Bullets, Warriors, Magic
Photo: Ubcwwong, CC BY-SA 4.0 - Glass cleaner
- averaged 2.6 rebounds a game (2.6) Source: Wikipedia, "Mark Price" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q127125
- Born abroad
- was born in the United States (0.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Mark Price" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q127125
- Bucket getter
- averaged 15.2 points a game (6.1) Source: Wikipedia, "Mark Price" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q127125
- Charity stripe
- made 90.4% of his free throws (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Mark Price" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q127125
- Known worldwide
- Wikipedia has an article on him in 22 languages (3.7) Source: Wikipedia, "Mark Price" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q127125
- Ring collector
- won 0 NBA championships (0.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Mark Price" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q127125
- Pickpocket
- averaged 1.2 steals a game (6.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Mark Price" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q127125
- All-Star
- was picked for 4 NBA All-Star Games (4.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Mark Price" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q127125
Dyson Daniels
Braves, Pelicans, Hawks
Photo: 404x404, CC BY 4.0 - Glass cleaner
- averaged 5.1 rebounds a game (5.1) Source: Wikipedia, "Dyson Daniels" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q107308380
- Born abroad
- was born outside the United States (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Dyson Daniels" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q107308380
- Bucket getter
- averaged 9.4 points a game (3.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Dyson Daniels" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q107308380
- Charity stripe
- made 61.4% of his free throws (0.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Dyson Daniels" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q107308380
- Known worldwide
- Wikipedia has an article on him in 20 languages (3.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Dyson Daniels" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q107308380
- Ring collector
- won 0 NBA championships (0.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Dyson Daniels" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q107308380
- Pickpocket
- averaged 1.9 steals a game (9.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Dyson Daniels" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q107308380
- All-Star
- was picked for 0 NBA All-Star Games (0.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Dyson Daniels" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q107308380
Dwyane Wade
“Flash” · Heat, Bulls, Cavaliers
Photo: Flickr user Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0 - Glass cleaner
- averaged 4.7 rebounds a game (4.7) Source: Wikipedia, "Dwyane Wade" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q31683
- Born abroad
- was born in the United States (0.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Dwyane Wade" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q31683
- Bucket getter
- averaged 22 points a game (8.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Dwyane Wade" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q31683
- Charity stripe
- made 76.5% of his free throws (5.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Dwyane Wade" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q31683
- Known worldwide
- Wikipedia has an article on him in 59 languages (9.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Dwyane Wade" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q31683
- Ring collector
- won 3 NBA championships (6.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Dwyane Wade" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q31683
- Pickpocket
- averaged 1.5 steals a game (7.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Dwyane Wade" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q31683
- All-Star
- was picked for 13 NBA All-Star Games (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Dwyane Wade" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q31683
Maurice Cheeks
“Mo” · 76ers, Spurs, Knicks, Hawks and more
Photo: Keith Allison from Owings Mills, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 - Glass cleaner
- averaged 2.8 rebounds a game (2.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Maurice Cheeks" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q964593
- Born abroad
- was born in the United States (0.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Maurice Cheeks" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q964593
- Bucket getter
- averaged 11.1 points a game (4.4) Source: Wikipedia, "Maurice Cheeks" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q964593
- Charity stripe
- made 79.3% of his free throws (6.4) Source: Wikipedia, "Maurice Cheeks" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q964593
- Known worldwide
- Wikipedia has an article on him in 19 languages (3.2) Source: Wikipedia, "Maurice Cheeks" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q964593
- Ring collector
- won 2 NBA championships (4.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Maurice Cheeks" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q964593
- Pickpocket
- averaged 2.1 steals a game (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Maurice Cheeks" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q964593
- All-Star
- was picked for 4 NBA All-Star Games (4.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Maurice Cheeks" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q964593
Damian Lillard
“Dame Time” · Trail, Bucks
Photo: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 - Glass cleaner
- averaged 4.3 rebounds a game (4.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Damian Lillard" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q622308
- Born abroad
- was born in the United States (0.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Damian Lillard" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q622308
- Bucket getter
- averaged 25.1 points a game (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Damian Lillard" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q622308
- Charity stripe
- made 89.9% of his free throws (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Damian Lillard" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q622308
- Known worldwide
- Wikipedia has an article on him in 46 languages (7.7) Source: Wikipedia, "Damian Lillard" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q622308
- Ring collector
- won 0 NBA championships (0.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Damian Lillard" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q622308
- Pickpocket
- averaged 1 steals a game (5.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Damian Lillard" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q622308
- All-Star
- was picked for 9 NBA All-Star Games (9.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Damian Lillard" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q622308
Manu Ginóbili
Spurs
Photo: Mike, CC BY-SA 2.0 - Glass cleaner
- averaged 3.5 rebounds a game (3.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Manu Ginóbili" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q213132
- Born abroad
- was born outside the United States (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Manu Ginóbili" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q213132
- Bucket getter
- averaged 13.3 points a game (5.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Manu Ginóbili" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q213132
- Charity stripe
- made 82.7% of his free throws (7.6) Source: Wikipedia, "Manu Ginóbili" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q213132
- Known worldwide
- Wikipedia has an article on him in 47 languages (7.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Manu Ginóbili" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q213132
- Ring collector
- won 4 NBA championships (8.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Manu Ginóbili" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q213132
- Pickpocket
- averaged 1.3 steals a game (6.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Manu Ginóbili" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q213132
- All-Star
- was picked for 2 NBA All-Star Games (2.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Manu Ginóbili" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q213132
Billy Cunningham
“The Kangaroo Kid” · 76ers
Photo: Philadelphia 76ers / NBA, Public domain - Glass cleaner
- averaged 10.4 rebounds a game (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Billy Cunningham" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q711505
- Born abroad
- was born in the United States (0.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Billy Cunningham" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q711505
- Bucket getter
- averaged 21.2 points a game (8.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Billy Cunningham" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q711505
- Charity stripe
- made 73% of his free throws (4.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Billy Cunningham" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q711505
- Known worldwide
- Wikipedia has an article on him in 22 languages (3.7) Source: Wikipedia, "Billy Cunningham" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q711505
- Ring collector
- won 1 NBA championship (2.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Billy Cunningham" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q711505
- Pickpocket
- averaged 1.8 steals a game (9.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Billy Cunningham" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q711505
- All-Star
- was picked for 4 NBA All-Star Games (4.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Billy Cunningham" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q711505
Hakeem Olajuwon
“The Dream” · Rockets, Raptors
Photo: U.S. Department of State, Public domain - Glass cleaner
- averaged 11.1 rebounds a game (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Hakeem Olajuwon" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q273256
- Born abroad
- was born outside the United States (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Hakeem Olajuwon" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q273256
- Bucket getter
- averaged 21.8 points a game (8.7) Source: Wikipedia, "Hakeem Olajuwon" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q273256
- Charity stripe
- made 71.2% of his free throws (3.7) Source: Wikipedia, "Hakeem Olajuwon" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q273256
- Known worldwide
- Wikipedia has an article on him in 60 languages (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Hakeem Olajuwon" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q273256
- Ring collector
- won 2 NBA championships (4.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Hakeem Olajuwon" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q273256
- Pickpocket
- averaged 1.7 steals a game (8.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Hakeem Olajuwon" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q273256
- All-Star
- was picked for 12 NBA All-Star Games (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Hakeem Olajuwon" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q273256
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