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Hoops · Puzzle #40 · Sunday, November 8

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

  1. Bill Walton in Rim protector: averaged 2.2 blocks a game (8.8)
  2. Paul Millsap in Heavyweight: played at 257 lb (9.7)
  3. Arvydas Sabonis in Big man: stands 87 inches tall (10.0)
  4. Charles Barkley in Known worldwide: Wikipedia has an article on him in 64 languages (10.0)
  5. Michael Jordan in Ring collector: won 6 NBA championships (10.0)
  6. Devin Booker in Bucket getter: averaged 24.6 points a game (9.8)
  7. Pau Gasol in Iron man: played 1,226 NBA games (9.4)
  8. Tacko Fall in Draft steal: went undrafted (10.0)

The most this board could score: 77.7 of 80.

The lineup, figure by figure

  1. Bill Walton

    Trail, Clippers, Celtics

    Photo: Portland Trail Blazers, Public domain

    Bill Walton averaged 2.2 blocks a game, so his best fit on this board was Rim protector, worth 8.8. His weakest was Draft steal, worth 0.0, since he was the No. 1 pick. That is where the best board puts him as well.

    Rim protector
    averaged 2.2 blocks a game (8.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Bill Walton" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q363246
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 40 languages (6.7) Source: Wikipedia, "Bill Walton" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q363246
    Ring collector
    won 2 NBA championships (4.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Bill Walton" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q363246
    Bucket getter
    averaged 13.3 points a game (5.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Bill Walton" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q363246

  2. Paul Millsap

    Jazz, Hawks, Nuggets, Nets and more

    Photo: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0

    Paul Millsap played at 257 lb, so his best fit on this board was Heavyweight, worth 9.7. His weakest was Ring collector, worth 0.0, since he won 0 NBA championships. That is where the best board puts him as well.

    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 27 languages (4.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Paul Millsap" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q514562
    Bucket getter
    averaged 13.4 points a game (5.4) Source: Wikipedia, "Paul Millsap" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q514562

  3. Arvydas Sabonis

    “Sabas” · Trail

    Photo: Steve Lipofsky www.Basketballphoto.com, CC BY-SA 3.0

    On this board Arvydas Sabonis scored best in Big man (10.0): he stands 87 inches tall. Ring collector was his weakest fit (0.0): he won 0 NBA championships. The best board puts him there too.

    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 55 languages (9.2) Source: Wikipedia, "Arvydas Sabonis" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q297750

  4. Charles Barkley

    “Sir Charles” · 76ers, Suns, Rockets

    Photo: Wright-Patt AFB, Public domain

    Charles Barkley's best fit on this board was Known worldwide, worth 10.0: Wikipedia has an article on him in 64 languages. His weakest was Ring collector, worth 0.0, since he won 0 NBA championships. That is where the best board puts him as well.

    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 64 languages (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Charles Barkley" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q192707
    Bucket getter
    averaged 22.1 points a game (8.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Charles Barkley" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q192707

  5. Michael Jordan

    “His Airness” · Bulls, Wizards

    Photo: DOD photo by D. Myles Cullen, Public domain

    On this board Michael Jordan scored best in Ring collector (10.0): he won 6 NBA championships. Draft steal was his weakest fit (0.3): he was the No. 3 pick. The best board puts him there too.

    Rim protector
    averaged 0.8 blocks a game (3.2) Source: Wikipedia, "Michael Jordan" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q41421
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 139 languages (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Michael Jordan" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q41421
    Bucket getter
    averaged 30.1 points a game (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Michael Jordan" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q41421

  6. Devin Booker

    “Book” · Suns

    Photo: Clément Bardot, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Devin Booker averaged 24.6 points a game, so his best fit on this board was Bucket getter, worth 9.8. His weakest was Ring collector, worth 0.0, since he won 0 NBA championships. That is where the best board puts him as well.

    Rim protector
    averaged 0.3 blocks a game (1.2) Source: Wikipedia, "Devin Booker" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q20031362
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 44 languages (7.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Devin Booker" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q20031362
    Bucket getter
    averaged 24.6 points a game (9.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Devin Booker" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q20031362

  7. Pau Gasol

    Grizzlies, Lakers, Bulls, Spurs and more

    Photo: Dabryna, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Pau Gasol played 1,226 NBA games, so his best fit on this board was Iron man, worth 9.4. His weakest was Draft steal, worth 0.3, since he was the No. 3 pick. That is where the best board puts him as well.

    Rim protector
    averaged 1.6 blocks a game (6.4) Source: Wikipedia, "Pau Gasol" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q193052
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 55 languages (9.2) Source: Wikipedia, "Pau Gasol" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q193052
    Ring collector
    won 2 NBA championships (4.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Pau Gasol" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q193052
    Bucket getter
    averaged 17 points a game (6.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Pau Gasol" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q193052

  8. Tacko Fall

    Celtics, Cavaliers, Kings, Rockets and more

    Photo: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0

    On this board Tacko Fall scored best in Draft steal (10.0): he went undrafted. Ring collector was his weakest fit (0.0): he won 0 NBA championships. The best board puts him there too.

    Rim protector
    averaged 0.8 blocks a game (3.2) Source: Wikipedia, "Tacko Fall" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q18921708
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 21 languages (3.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Tacko Fall" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q18921708
    Bucket getter
    averaged 2.2 points a game (0.9) Source: Wikipedia, "Tacko Fall" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q18921708

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