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Hoops · Puzzle #17 · Friday, October 16

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

The best board

The best board is hidden while some of these items are still in play: they're on a board again within 14 days.

The lineup, figure by figure

  1. Paul George

    “PG-13” · Pacers, Thunder, Clippers, 76ers and more

    Photo: Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0

    On this board Paul George scored best in All-Star (9.0): he was picked for 9 NBA All-Star Games. Ring collector was his weakest fit (0.0): he won 0 NBA championships.

    All-Star
    was picked for 9 NBA All-Star Games (9.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Paul George" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q973121
    Bucket getter
    averaged 20.5 points a game (8.2) Source: Wikipedia, "Paul George" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q973121
    Dime dropper
    averaged 3.7 assists a game (4.6) Source: Wikipedia, "Paul George" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q973121
    Scoring machine
    scored about 19,373 NBA points (7.7) Source: Wikipedia, "Paul George" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q973121
    Charity stripe
    made 85.2% of his free throws (8.4) Source: Wikipedia, "Paul George" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q973121
    Ring collector
    won 0 NBA championships (0.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Paul George" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q973121
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 44 languages (7.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Paul George" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q973121

  2. Dominique Wilkins

    “The Human Highlight Film” · Hawks, Clippers, Celtics, Spurs and more

    Photo: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0

    Dominique Wilkins scored about 26,635 NBA points, so his best fit on this board was Scoring machine, worth 10.0. His weakest was All-Star, worth 0.0, since he was picked for 0 NBA All-Star Games.

    All-Star
    was picked for 0 NBA All-Star Games (0.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Dominique Wilkins" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q311533
    Scoring machine
    scored about 26,635 NBA points (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Dominique Wilkins" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q311533
    Charity stripe
    made 81.1% of his free throws (7.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Dominique Wilkins" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q311533
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 40 languages (6.7) Source: Wikipedia, "Dominique Wilkins" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q311533

  3. John Wall

    Wizards, Rockets, Clippers

    Photo: All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

    Its figures are hidden while it's still in play: it's on a board again within 14 days.

  4. Chauncey Billups

    “Mr. Big Shot” · Celtics, Raptors, Nuggets, Timberwolves and more

    Photo: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0

    On this board Chauncey Billups scored best in Charity stripe (9.8): he made 89.4% of his free throws. Ring collector was his weakest fit (2.0): he won 1 NBA championship.

    All-Star
    was picked for 5 NBA All-Star Games (5.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Chauncey Billups" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q298531
    Scoring machine
    scored about 15,854 NBA points (6.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Chauncey Billups" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q298531
    Charity stripe
    made 89.4% of his free throws (9.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Chauncey Billups" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q298531
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 44 languages (7.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Chauncey Billups" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q298531

  5. Paolo Banchero

    Magic

    Photo: Al Ward, CC BY 3.0

    On this board Paolo Banchero scored best in Heavyweight (9.0): he played at 250 lb. Ring collector was his weakest fit (0.0): he won 0 NBA championships.

    All-Star
    was picked for 1 NBA All-Star Game (1.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Paolo Banchero" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q92198887
    Scoring machine
    scored about 6,021 NBA points (2.4) Source: Wikipedia, "Paolo Banchero" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q92198887
    Charity stripe
    made 74.3% of his free throws (4.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Paolo Banchero" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q92198887
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 25 languages (4.2) Source: Wikipedia, "Paolo Banchero" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q92198887

  6. Brook Lopez

    “Splash Mountain” · Nets, Lakers, Bucks, Clippers

    Photo: User:Zafer, CC BY-SA 4.0

    On this board Brook Lopez scored best in Heavyweight (10.0): he played at 282 lb. All-Star was his weakest fit (1.0): he was picked for 1 NBA All-Star Game.

    All-Star
    was picked for 1 NBA All-Star Game (1.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Brook Lopez" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q460131
    Bucket getter
    averaged 15.4 points a game (6.2) Source: Wikipedia, "Brook Lopez" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q460131
    Dime dropper
    averaged 1.5 assists a game (1.9) Source: Wikipedia, "Brook Lopez" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q460131
    Scoring machine
    scored about 18,172 NBA points (7.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Brook Lopez" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q460131
    Charity stripe
    made 79.7% of his free throws (6.6) Source: Wikipedia, "Brook Lopez" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q460131
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 32 languages (5.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Brook Lopez" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q460131

  7. Wilt Chamberlain

    “The Big Dipper” · Warriors, 76ers, Lakers

    Photo: Bill Allen, Public domain

    Wilt Chamberlain was picked for 13 NBA All-Star Games, so his best fit on this board was All-Star, worth 10.0. His weakest was Charity stripe, worth 0.0, since he made 51.1% of his free throws.

    All-Star
    was picked for 13 NBA All-Star Games (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Wilt Chamberlain" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q182455
    Bucket getter
    averaged 30.1 points a game (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Wilt Chamberlain" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q182455
    Scoring machine
    scored about 31,455 NBA points (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Wilt Chamberlain" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q182455
    Charity stripe
    made 51.1% of his free throws (0.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Wilt Chamberlain" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q182455
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 71 languages (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Wilt Chamberlain" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q182455

  8. George Mikan

    “Mr. Basketball” · Lakers

    Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain

    On this board George Mikan scored best in Ring collector (10.0): he won 5 NBA championships. Dime dropper was his weakest fit (3.5): he averaged 2.8 assists a game.

    All-Star
    was picked for 4 NBA All-Star Games (4.0) Source: Wikipedia, "George Mikan" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q314185
    Bucket getter
    averaged 23.1 points a game (9.2) Source: Wikipedia, "George Mikan" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q314185
    Dime dropper
    averaged 2.8 assists a game (3.5) Source: Wikipedia, "George Mikan" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q314185
    Scoring machine
    scored about 10,141 NBA points (4.1) Source: Wikipedia, "George Mikan" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q314185
    Charity stripe
    made 78.2% of his free throws (6.1) Source: Wikipedia, "George Mikan" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q314185
    Ring collector
    won 5 NBA championships (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "George Mikan" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q314185
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 38 languages (6.3) Source: Wikipedia, "George Mikan" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q314185

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