Trivial Matters

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The Lakers have added two free-agent future Hall of Famers, Karl Malone and Gary Payton. With Malone, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, Payton will be able to distribute the ball to three scorers unlike those that he—or any other point guard—has ever seen. Who is the only man to average 20 points in a season while playing with Payton?

a. Vin Baker
b. Shawn Kemp
c. Ricky Pierce
d. Detlef Schrempf

Homecoming
After one season with the Rockets and four with the Blazers, Scottie Pippen has rejoined the Bulls. Pippen, Michael Jordan, Steve Kerr and Toni Kukoc were among five players who played in the Finals when the Bulls won their last title ('97-98) and were still active last season. Who is the other one?

This Week's Matchup

It's not only stars who are switching teams. Match the newly acquired journeyman with the first NBA team with which he signed.

1. Antonio Daniels, Sonics
a. Grizzlies

2. Damon Jones, Bucks
b. Magic

3. Kevin Ollie, Cavs
c. Mavericks

4. Sean Rooks, Hornets
d. Warriors