Hoops · Puzzle #9 · Thursday, October 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
- Most looked-up: 1 pt per 150,000 Wikipedia views in 2025
- Glass cleaner: 1 pt per rebound a game
- Bucket getter: 1 pt per 2.5 points a game
- Heavyweight: 1 pt per 10 lb over 160 lb
- Dime dropper: 1 pt per 0.8 assists a game
- Scoring machine: 1 pt per 2,500 career points
- All-Star: 1 pt per All-Star selection
- Big man: 1 pt per 1.5 inches over 5 ft 10 in
The best board
- James Harden in Most looked-up: his Wikipedia article was read 1.42 million times in 2025 (9.5)
- Jerry West in Scoring machine: scored about 25,164 NBA points (10.0)
- Trae Young in Dime dropper: averaged 9.8 assists a game (10.0)
- Bob Pettit in Bucket getter: averaged 26.4 points a game (10.0)
- Carlos Boozer in Heavyweight: played at 258 lb (9.8)
- Allen Iverson in All-Star: was picked for 11 NBA All-Star Games (10.0)
- Vlade Divac in Big man: stands 85 inches tall (10.0)
- DeMarcus Cousins in Glass cleaner: averaged 10.2 rebounds a game (10.0)
The most this board could score: 79.3 of 80.
The lineup, figure by figure
James Harden
“The Beard” · Thunder, Rockets, Nets, 76ers and more
Photo: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 - Most looked-up
- his Wikipedia article was read 1.42 million times in 2025 (9.5) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025
- Glass cleaner
- averaged 5.6 rebounds a game (5.6) Source: Wikipedia, "James Harden" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q136678
- Bucket getter
- averaged 24 points a game (9.6) Source: Wikipedia, "James Harden" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q136678
- Heavyweight
- played at 220 lb (6.0) Source: Wikipedia, "James Harden" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q136678
- Dime dropper
- averaged 7.3 assists a game (9.1) Source: Wikipedia, "James Harden" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q136678
- Scoring machine
- scored about 29,304 NBA points (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "James Harden" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q136678
- All-Star
- was picked for 11 NBA All-Star Games (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "James Harden" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q136678
- Big man
- stands 77 inches tall (4.7) Source: Wikipedia, "James Harden" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q136678
Jerry West
“Mr. Clutch” · Lakers
Photo: Malcolm W. Emmons, Public domain - Most looked-up
- his Wikipedia article was read 639,607 times in 2025 (4.3) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025
- Glass cleaner
- averaged 5.8 rebounds a game (5.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Jerry West" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q311195
- Bucket getter
- averaged 27 points a game (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Jerry West" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q311195
- Heavyweight
- played at 175 lb (1.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Jerry West" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q311195
- Dime dropper
- averaged 6.7 assists a game (8.4) Source: Wikipedia, "Jerry West" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q311195
- Scoring machine
- scored about 25,164 NBA points (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Jerry West" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q311195
- All-Star
- was picked for 14 NBA All-Star Games (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Jerry West" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q311195
- Big man
- stands 75 inches tall (3.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Jerry West" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q311195
Trae Young
“Ice Trae” · Hawks, Wizards
Photo: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 - Most looked-up
- his Wikipedia article was read 644,213 times in 2025 (4.3) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025
- Glass cleaner
- averaged 3.4 rebounds a game (3.4) Source: Wikipedia, "Trae Young" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q29045112
- Bucket getter
- averaged 25.1 points a game (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Trae Young" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q29045112
- Heavyweight
- played at 164 lb (0.4) Source: Wikipedia, "Trae Young" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q29045112
- Dime dropper
- averaged 9.8 assists a game (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Trae Young" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q29045112
- Scoring machine
- scored about 12,500 NBA points (5.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Trae Young" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q29045112
- All-Star
- was picked for 4 NBA All-Star Games (4.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Trae Young" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q29045112
- Big man
- stands 74 inches tall (2.7) Source: Wikipedia, "Trae Young" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q29045112
Bob Pettit
Hawks
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain - Most looked-up
- his Wikipedia article was read 146,743 times in 2025 (1.0) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025
- Glass cleaner
- averaged 16.2 rebounds a game (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Bob Pettit" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q368561
- Bucket getter
- averaged 26.4 points a game (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Bob Pettit" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q368561
- Heavyweight
- played at 205 lb (4.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Bob Pettit" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q368561
- Dime dropper
- averaged 3 assists a game (3.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Bob Pettit" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q368561
- Scoring machine
- scored about 20,909 NBA points (8.4) Source: Wikipedia, "Bob Pettit" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q368561
- All-Star
- was picked for 11 NBA All-Star Games (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Bob Pettit" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q368561
- Big man
- stands 81 inches tall (7.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Bob Pettit" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q368561
Carlos Boozer
Cavaliers, Jazz, Bulls, Lakers
Photo: Keith Allison from Owings Mills, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 - Most looked-up
- his Wikipedia article was read 596,579 times in 2025 (4.0) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025
- Glass cleaner
- averaged 9.5 rebounds a game (9.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Carlos Boozer" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q310411
- Bucket getter
- averaged 16.2 points a game (6.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Carlos Boozer" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q310411
- Heavyweight
- played at 258 lb (9.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Carlos Boozer" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q310411
- Dime dropper
- averaged 2.2 assists a game (2.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Carlos Boozer" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q310411
- Scoring machine
- scored about 13,948 NBA points (5.6) Source: Wikipedia, "Carlos Boozer" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q310411
- All-Star
- was picked for 2 NBA All-Star Games (2.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Carlos Boozer" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q310411
- Big man
- stands 81 inches tall (7.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Carlos Boozer" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q310411
Allen Iverson
“The Answer” · 76ers, Nuggets, Pistons, Grizzlies
Photo: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0 - Most looked-up
- his Wikipedia article was read 1.43 million times in 2025 (9.5) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025
- Glass cleaner
- averaged 3.7 rebounds a game (3.7) Source: Wikipedia, "Allen Iverson" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q190094
- Bucket getter
- averaged 26.7 points a game (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Allen Iverson" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q190094
- Heavyweight
- played at 165 lb (0.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Allen Iverson" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q190094
- Dime dropper
- averaged 6.2 assists a game (7.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Allen Iverson" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q190094
- Scoring machine
- scored about 24,404 NBA points (9.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Allen Iverson" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q190094
- All-Star
- was picked for 11 NBA All-Star Games (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Allen Iverson" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q190094
- Big man
- stands 72 inches tall (1.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Allen Iverson" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q190094
Vlade Divac
Lakers, Hornets, Kings
Photo: User:Zafer, CC BY-SA 4.0 - Most looked-up
- his Wikipedia article was read 236,311 times in 2025 (1.6) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025
- Glass cleaner
- averaged 8.2 rebounds a game (8.2) Source: Wikipedia, "Vlade Divac" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q94846
- Bucket getter
- averaged 11.8 points a game (4.7) Source: Wikipedia, "Vlade Divac" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q94846
- Heavyweight
- played at 260 lb (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Vlade Divac" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q94846
- Dime dropper
- averaged 3.1 assists a game (3.9) Source: Wikipedia, "Vlade Divac" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q94846
- Scoring machine
- scored about 13,381 NBA points (5.4) Source: Wikipedia, "Vlade Divac" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q94846
- All-Star
- was picked for 1 NBA All-Star Game (1.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Vlade Divac" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q94846
- Big man
- stands 85 inches tall (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Vlade Divac" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q94846
DeMarcus Cousins
“Boogie” · Kings, Pelicans, Warriors, Rockets and more
Photo: Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0 - Most looked-up
- his Wikipedia article was read 652,193 times in 2025 (4.3) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025
- Glass cleaner
- averaged 10.2 rebounds a game (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "DeMarcus Cousins" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q464312
- Bucket getter
- averaged 19.6 points a game (7.8) Source: Wikipedia, "DeMarcus Cousins" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q464312
- Heavyweight
- played at 270 lb (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "DeMarcus Cousins" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q464312
- Dime dropper
- averaged 3 assists a game (3.8) Source: Wikipedia, "DeMarcus Cousins" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q464312
- Scoring machine
- scored about 12,818 NBA points (5.1) Source: Wikipedia, "DeMarcus Cousins" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q464312
- All-Star
- was picked for 4 NBA All-Star Games (4.0) Source: Wikipedia, "DeMarcus Cousins" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q464312
- Big man
- stands 82 inches tall (8.0) Source: Wikipedia, "DeMarcus Cousins" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q464312
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