30 Questions
Who was NOT mentioned as a potential 'next Jordan' in the text?
LeBron James
In what year were there more references to the 'next LeBron' than the 'next Jordan'?
2008
Who was one of the few players who achieved a level of success similar to Jordan, according to the text?
Kobe Bryant
Who was the first high school basketball player to be called the next Michael Jordan?
Jerry Stackhouse
Which coach recruited Jerry Stackhouse to play for their team?
Dean Smith
Who was skeptical of the comparisons between Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan?
Charles Barkley
What did Kobe Bryant's high school coach predict about his future?
He would be the next Michael Jordan
Which player was the first prep-to-pro player of the modern era?
Kevin Garnett
How many All-Star appearances did Yao Ming make during his NBA career?
Eight
Which team did Kevin Garnett win an NBA championship with?
Boston Celtics
Why were Sixers fans comparing Allen Iverson to Michael Jordan before he was even drafted?
Because of the thirst for finding another league-leading face
What was the reason behind Reebok not trying to turn Iverson into the next Jordan?
It wasn't Iverson's style
What was Harold Miner's nickname when he joined the NBA?
Baby Jordan
What did George Raveling, Miner's coach at USC, say about Miner's nickname?
It was the worst thing to happen to Miner
What was Grant Hill's career like after being compared to Michael Jordan and Julius Erving?
He struggled with injuries and was unable to live up to the expectations set by the comparisons.
When was LeBron James first compared to Michael Jordan in the media?
2001
What sets LeBron James apart from other NBA stars who replicated Jordan's playing style more directly?
His longevity
What is Grant Hill doing now?
Working as a TV analyst at CBS
Which player was referred to as the 'Next Jordan' while still in college?
Ray Allen
Who did Magic Johnson compare to Michael Jordan, saying his game was more similar to Jordan's than his own?
Penny Hardaway
Which player was able to stand out because he did not have the 'Next Jordan' moniker following him as closely as other players?
Ray Allen
Who was referred to as the 'Next Jordan' just before facing off against LeBron James in March 2005?
Dwyane Wade
What did Jerry Stackhouse say about comparisons to Michael Jordan at the 2000 All-Star Game?
He denied any similarity to Jordan and said there's only one of him
Which player was not mentioned as the Next Jordan in the text?
Penny Hardaway
What is Vince Carter's greatest NBA moment according to the text?
His legendary dunk contest performance in 2000
What is Antawn Jamison's current role in the NBA?
He is the director of pro personnel for the Wizards
What did Shaq do after retiring from basketball?
He hosted a TV show
What did the writer say about Shaq's ability to become the face of the league?
He lacked the ability to speak English properly
What did Wade say about the Jordan comparisons in 2005?
He didn't want to wear Jordan's number or be compared to him
What did the Manhattan Mercury say about Yao Ming when he arrived in the NBA?
He was bringing in record-breaking TV numbers from China
Test your knowledge on the career of NBA legend Yao Ming and see how much you know about his All-Star appearances, All-NBA selections, and his unfortunate injuries.
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