Hoops · Puzzle #18 · Saturday, October 17

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 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

Deron Williams
Jazz, Nets, Mavericks, Cavaliers
Photo: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0
Its figures are hidden while it's still in play: it's on a board again within 14 days.
Toni Kukoč
“The Croatian Sensation” · Bulls, 76ers, Hawks, Bucks
Photo: David Krichmar, CC BY-SA 4.0
On this board Toni Kukoč scored best in Born abroad (10.0): he was born outside the United States. Number one was his weakest fit (0.0): he wasn't the No. 1 pick.
Born abroad
was born outside the United States (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Toni Kukoč" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q245222
Dime dropper
averaged 3.7 assists a game (4.6) Source: Wikipedia, "Toni Kukoč" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q245222
Charity stripe
made 72.9% of his free throws (4.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Toni Kukoč" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q245222
Number one
wasn't the No. 1 pick (0.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Toni Kukoč" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q245222
Most looked-up
his Wikipedia article was read 266,473 times in 2025 (1.8) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025
Known worldwide
Wikipedia has an article on him in 45 languages (7.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Toni Kukoč" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q245222
Bucket getter
averaged 11.6 points a game (4.6) Source: Wikipedia, "Toni Kukoč" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q245222
Scoring machine
scored about 9,814 NBA points (3.9) Source: Wikipedia, "Toni Kukoč" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q245222
Derrick Rose
“D-Rose” · Bulls, Knicks, Cavaliers, Timberwolves and more
Photo: Keith Allison from Owings Mills, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
On this board Derrick Rose scored best in Number one (10.0): he was the No. 1 pick in his draft. Born abroad was his weakest fit (0.0): he was born in the United States.
Born abroad
was born in the United States (0.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Derrick Rose" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q205326
Dime dropper
averaged 5.2 assists a game (6.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Derrick Rose" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q205326
Charity stripe
made 83.1% of his free throws (7.7) Source: Wikipedia, "Derrick Rose" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q205326
Number one
was the No. 1 pick in his draft (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Derrick Rose" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q205326
Most looked-up
his Wikipedia article was read 1.17 million times in 2025 (7.8) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025
Known worldwide
Wikipedia has an article on him in 57 languages (9.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Derrick Rose" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q205326
Bucket getter
averaged 17.4 points a game (7.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Derrick Rose" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q205326
Scoring machine
scored about 12,580 NBA points (5.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Derrick Rose" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q205326
Tyrese Maxey
76ers
Photo: Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0
Its figures are hidden while it's still in play: it's on a board again within 14 days.
Elgin Baylor
Lakers
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
Its figures are hidden while it's still in play: it's on a board again within 14 days.
Jalen Brunson
Mavericks, Knicks
Photo: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
Its figures are hidden while it's still in play: it's on a board again within 14 days.
Pete Maravich
“Pistol Pete” · Hawks, Jazz, Celtics
Photo: Robert Kingsbury, Public domain
Its figures are hidden while it's still in play: it's on a board again within 14 days.
Ben Simmons
76ers, Nets, Clippers, Kings
Photo: Leaf8613, CC BY-SA 4.0
On this board Ben Simmons scored best in Born abroad (10.0): he was born outside the United States. Charity stripe was his weakest fit (0.0): he made 59.2% of his free throws.
Born abroad
was born outside the United States (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Ben Simmons" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q18638003
Dime dropper
averaged 7.2 assists a game (9.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Ben Simmons" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q18638003
Charity stripe
made 59.2% of his free throws (0.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Ben Simmons" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q18638003
Number one
was the No. 1 pick in his draft (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Ben Simmons" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q18638003
Most looked-up
his Wikipedia article was read 1.22 million times in 2025 (8.1) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025
Known worldwide
Wikipedia has an article on him in 32 languages (5.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Ben Simmons" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q18638003
Bucket getter
averaged 13.1 points a game (5.2) Source: Wikipedia, "Ben Simmons" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q18638003
Scoring machine
scored about 5,017 NBA points (2.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Ben Simmons" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q18638003