Friday Trivia: 90's Basketball Edition

[fairweatherfan]

While much of this point guard's career took place in the 80s, his remarkable streak continued into the early 90s.  From an obscure (in basketball at least) Illinois college, this player became the first in NBA history to increase his scoring average in each of his first 8 seasons.  Unfortunately, he also is on the list of veterans who retired the season before his last team won a title, and so finished with none.

[indeedproceed]

Name the 3 players who made up "Lethal Weapon 3"

Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci

Lol, let me rephrase it, name the 3 basketball players who were dubbed "Lethal Weapon 3"

I looked it up, I didn't know the answer.

[fairweatherfan]

Name the 3 players who made up "Lethal Weapon 3"

Kenny Anderson, Dennis Scott, and something Oliver, at G Tech.

[Donoghus]

Name the 3 players who made up "Lethal Weapon 3"

Kenny Anderson, Dennis Scott, and something Oliver, at G Tech.

Brian Oliver

[Fan from VT]

Avery Johsnon? or Rod Strickland?

[fairweatherfan]

Avery Johsnon? or Rod Strickland?

Is this for my question?  If so, neither is right. 

[bdm860]

Name the 3 players who made up "Lethal Weapon 3"

Kenny Anderson, Dennis Scott, and something Oliver, at G Tech.

Brian Oliver

The guy played 118 games in the NBA, how could anybody not remember him lol.  Correct.

[indeedproceed]

While much of this point guard's career took place in the 80s, his remarkable streak continued into the early 90s.  From an obscure (in basketball at least) Illinois college, this player became the first in NBA history to increase his scoring average in each of his first 8 seasons.  Unfortunately, he also is on the list of veterans who retired the season before his last team won a title, and so finished with none.

I don't have a clue.

[Who]

While much of this point guard's career took place in the 80s, his remarkable streak continued into the early 90s.  From an obscure (in basketball at least) Illinois college, this player became the first in NBA history to increase his scoring average in each of his first 8 seasons.  Unfortunately, he also is on the list of veterans who retired the season before his last team won a title, and so finished with none.

I don't have a clue.

I looked it up, very disappointed not to get it.

That eight seasons accomplishment immediately came back to me once I saw his name.

[fairweatherfan]

While much of this point guard's career took place in the 80s, his remarkable streak continued into the early 90s.  From an obscure (in basketball at least) Illinois college, this player became the first in NBA history to increase his scoring average in each of his first 8 seasons.  Unfortunately, he also is on the list of veterans who retired the season before his last team won a title, and so finished with none.

I don't have a clue.

Another hint:  the entire streak took place while playing for Dallas, from 83-84 to 90-91.

[bdm860]

While much of this point guard's career took place in the 80s, his remarkable streak continued into the early 90s.  From an obscure (in basketball at least) Illinois college, this player became the first in NBA history to increase his scoring average in each of his first 8 seasons.  Unfortunately, he also is on the list of veterans who retired the season before his last team won a title, and so finished with none.

I don't have a clue.

Another hint:  the entire streak took place while playing for Dallas.

Derek Harper

The Fighting Illini is obscure?

Edit whoops, guess you're right with the obscure college thing.

[Donoghus]

While much of this point guard's career took place in the 80s, his remarkable streak continued into the early 90s.  From an obscure (in basketball at least) Illinois college, this player became the first in NBA history to increase his scoring average in each of his first 8 seasons.  Unfortunately, he also is on the list of veterans who retired the season before his last team won a title, and so finished with none.

I don't have a clue.

Another hint:  the entire streak took place while playing for Dallas.

Derek Harper

The Fighting Illini is obscure?

Yeah, that's what got me. 

He went to the University of Illinois.  How is that obscure?

[fairweatherfan]

While much of this point guard's career took place in the 80s, his remarkable streak continued into the early 90s.  From an obscure (in basketball at least) Illinois college, this player became the first in NBA history to increase his scoring average in each of his first 8 seasons.  Unfortunately, he also is on the list of veterans who retired the season before his last team won a title, and so finished with none.

I don't have a clue.

Another hint:  the entire streak took place while playing for Dallas.

Derek Harper

The Fighting Illini is obscure?

Hahaha, oops - his bio said Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and I assumed it was a satellite campus.  My bad.  TP for correctitude though.

Edit whoops, guess you're right with the obscure college thing.

Ha, the name got you too, huh?

[indeedproceed]

Another Ju-Co to Big School transfer. A 6'1 guard that was a 6x NBA All-Defensive 1st or 2nd team selection, a 1 time all-star, and a never champion. He ranks top 10 in the following categories: Steals, 3pters made. Has franchise records for 3pters taken, 3pters made, and steals. Known more for his D than his O, he also has a funny name.

[Who]

Another Ju-Co to Big School transfer. A 6'1 guard that was a 6x NBA All-Defensive 1st or 2nd team selection, a 1 time all-star, and a never champion. He ranks top 10 in the following categories: Steals, 3pters made. Has franchise records for 3pters taken, 3pters made, and steals. Known more for his D than his O, he also has a funny name.

Mookie Blaylock