Hoops · Puzzle #24 · Friday, October 23

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

Ben Wallace
“Big Ben” · Wizards, Magic, Pistons, Bulls and more
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.
Victor Wembanyama
“Wemby” · Spurs
Photo: Frenchieinportland, CC BY 4.0
Its figures are hidden while it's still in play: it's on a board again within 14 days.
Vince Carter
“Vinsanity” · Raptors, Nets, Magic, Suns and more
Photo: Danny Bollinger, CC BY 2.0
Its figures are hidden while it's still in play: it's on a board again within 14 days.
Earl Monroe
“Earl the Pearl” · Bullets, Knicks
Photo: Unknown Winston-Salem State University, Public domain
Earl Monroe made the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, so his best fit on this board was Top 75, worth 10.0. His weakest was Rim protector, worth 1.2, since he averaged 0.3 blocks a game.
Top 75
made the NBA 75th Anniversary Team (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Earl Monroe" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q540498
Rim protector
averaged 0.3 blocks a game (1.2) Source: Wikipedia, "Earl Monroe" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q540498
Heavyweight
played at 185 lb (2.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Earl Monroe" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q540498
Big man
stands 75 inches tall (3.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Earl Monroe" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q540498
All-Star
was picked for 4 NBA All-Star Games (4.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Earl Monroe" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q540498
Longevity
played 13 NBA seasons (6.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Earl Monroe" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q540498
Scoring machine
scored about 17,409 NBA points (7.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Earl Monroe" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q540498
Dime dropper
averaged 3.9 assists a game (4.9) Source: Wikipedia, "Earl Monroe" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q540498
Zion Williamson
Pelicans
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.
Chris Paul
“CP3” · Hornets, Clippers, Rockets, Thunder and more
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.
Larry Bird
“Larry Legend” · Celtics
Photo: Kurt Shimala, CC BY-SA 2.0
Its figures are hidden while it's still in play: it's on a board again within 14 days.
Kyle Lowry
Grizzlies, Rockets, Raptors, Heat and more
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.