Test Your NBA Knowledge To Prove You’re a Basketball Super Fan!
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Question 1/40
Which of the following jersey numbers did Michael Jordan NOT wear during his time in the NBA?
- 23
- 45
- 14
Question 2/40
Who is the only basketball coach to win an NBA and NCAA championship during his career?
- Larry Brown
- Phil Jackson
- Bobby Knight
Question 3/40
Which player broke the NBA's color barrier in 1950?
- Chuck Cooper
- Earl Lloyd
- Nathaniel Clifton
Question 4/40
Kareem Abdul Jabbar is the NBA's all-time leading scorer with this many points:
- 25,437
- 38,387
- 42,617
Question 5/40
Which NBA player was in training to become a member of the 1992 Men's Olympic Swim Team?
- Tim Duncan
- Reggie Lewis
- Kevin Willis
Question 6/40
During the 1987-1988 NBA season, the leagues shortest (Muggsy Bogues) and tallest (Manute Bol) players both played on the same team. Which team did they play for?
- Seattle Supersonics
- Washington Wizards
- Washington Bullets
Question 7/40
This feat has never happened in an NBA game, but it has happened in a girls' high school basketball game.
- Triple-double
- Quadruple-double
- Quintuple-double
Question 8/40
Which Olympic track and field star was once drafted by the Chicago Bulls?
- Usain Bolt
- Carl Lewis
- Roger Bannister
Question 9/40
How many three-point shots did Shaquille O'Neal make in his career?
- One
- Two
- Three
Question 10/40
Bob Lanier was drafted from his hospital bed in 1970 by which team?
- New York Nets
- Detroit Pistons
- Boston Celtics
Question 11/40
The Utah Jazz originally played out of New Orleans. The name for the team was decided by contest letting the public choose the name. Which other names were in contention before the franchise chose Jazz?
- Cajuns
- Plantations
- Marshes
Question 12/40
How many three-peats did the Chicago Bulls have in the 1990s under coach Phil Jackson?
- One
- Two
- Three
Question 13/40
The Denver Nuggets changed the team's name in 1974. What was the name before the team became the Nuggets?
- Denver Dippers
- Denver Rockets
- Denver Jazz
Question 14/40
Rhode Island isn't known for its sports teams, but it was once home to a professional basketball team. What was the team's name?
- Rhode Island Locomotives
- New England Nantuckets
- Providence Steamrollers
Question 15/40
What is Kobe Bryant's middle name?
- Bear
- Bean
- Belly
Question 16/40
Wilt Chamberlain had his number retired by the Golden State Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Los Angeles Lakers, but he also had his number retired by one other team. Which team was it?
- Boston Celtics
- Harlem Globetrotters
- Detroit Pistons
Question 17/40
Which NBA player once claimed to have killed a lion?
- Minute Bol
- Luol Deng
- Hakeem Olajuwon
Question 18/40
Superstitions run rampant in sports, and there may be no NBA player more superstitious than Michael Jordan. What did he insist on wearing under his uniform during all of his games?
- His lucky boxers
- His North Carolina Tar Heels basketball shorts
- His high school basketball jersey
Question 19/40
How many times was Charles Barkley cut from his high school team?
- One
- Two
- Three
Question 20/40
Which of the following players was NOT part of the Detroit Pistons Bad Boys era?
- Isiah Thomas
- Bill Laimbeer
- Toni Kukoc
Question 21/40
Which of the following teams has not moved since the start of the league?
- Boston Celtics
- New Jersey Nets
- Indiana Pacers
Question 22/40
What percentage of NBA players are financially broke within five years of retirement?
- 40%
- 50%
- 60%
Question 23/40
Which other NBA great did Bill Russell have an ongoing rivalry with?
- Larry Bird
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Pete Maravich
Question 24/40
Which two teams were involved in the fight dubbed "Malice at the Palace" in 2004?
- Pacers and Pistons
- Knicks and Celtics
- Rockets and Magic
Question 25/40
Bill Fitch was the first NBA coach to achieve which not-so-great distinction?
- The first to be fired from 10 teams
- The first to lose 1,000 games
- The first to be ejected from every home game in a single season
Question 26/40
John Stockton holds the record for playing the most games with one team. How many games did he play with the Utah Jazz over the course of his career?
- 1,103
- 1,207
- 1,504
Question 27/40
Michael Williams holds the record for the most consecutive successful free throw attempts. How many did he make before finally missing one?
- 76
- 75
- 97
Question 28/40
Who is the only player in the NBA with 2,000 steals and 2,000 blocks?
- Hakeem Olajuwon
- Lebron James
- Steph Curry
Question 29/40
When Kobe Bryant was ready to go into the NBA, he was only 17. Because of his age, he had to do which of the following?
- Get a permission slip signed for every away game
- Have his parents co-sign his contract
- Submit his high school diploma to the NBA
Question 30/40
The NBA is known for its towering players. How tall was the tallest man to ever play in the NBA? (Hint: it's a tie between two players who were this height)
- 7'5"
- 7'7"
- 7'9"
Question 31/40
Shaquille O'Neal has the largest feet in NBA history (probably). What size shoes does he wear?
- 18-EEE
- 22-EEE
- 24-EEE
Question 32/40
Which team drafted a female high school basketball player in a voided selection?
- San Francisco Warriors
- New York Knicks
- Washington Bullets
Question 33/40
How long was Rajon Rondo's streak of games with double-digit assists?
- 24
- 32
- 37
Question 34/40
Which of the following players is NOT the son of a former NBA star?
- Steph Curry
- Austin Rivers
- Tim Duncan
Question 35/40
Michael Jordan was not permitted by the league to wear Air Jordans on the court, but he wore them anyway. He was fined for every game he wore them, but Nike agreed to pay the fines. How much was the per-game fine?
- $1,000
- $5,000
- $10,000
Question 36/40
If you are a man who is over 7 feet tall, you stand a pretty good shot at getting into the NBA. What percentage of men measuring over 7 feet get into the league, on average?
- 10%
- 17%
- 23%
Question 37/40
The NBA tends to treat its cheerleaders a little better than the NFL. How much is the average salary for an NBA cheerleader?
- $56,000
- $75,000
- $97,000
Question 38/40
Ron Artest applied for a part-time job during his rookie season in the NBA, thinking he could make a little extra cash. Where did he apply for a job?
- McDonald's
- Circuit City
- Macy's
Question 39/40
What language does Amar'e Stoudemire speak on the court so no one can understand him?
- Spanish
- Russian
- Hebrew
Question 40/40
Though this ABA team has not played in over 40 years, the team's owners still make money from the NBA every year. The income is a result of the deal struck between the team owners and the NBA to shut which of the following teams down?
- Spirits of St. Louis
- Buffalo Braves
- Kentucky Colonels
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