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      The Ultimate NBA History Quiz

      The Ultimate NBA History Quiz
      Sports · Trivia / IQ

      By BrainFall Staff - Published: January 29, 2025

      When Dr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball, he could’ve never expected the game to become as historic and important as it has. Basketball is a game played all over the world by millions of people. Basketball games are sought out by people far and wide and can be played almost anywhere. The National Basketball Association is the most prestigious national basketball league in the world. Each NBA team is vying to reach the NBA finals and wants to go down in league history as one of the best champions ever. The NBA playoffs are widely recognized as some of the most exciting postseason series each year.

      The National Basketball Association has seen some of the greatest basketball players of all time play in it. An NBA player wants to be an NBA champion, and many are looking to jump to the new league from either college or the developmental league, the G-league. Basketball’s regular season can be grueling, but the NBA playoffs are harder. Fan interest ratchets up that time of year too.

      If you’re a fan of the National Basketball Association, you likely have a favorite team or players you love to root for, all the way from the NBA draft to the end of their careers. Think you know a lot about NBA history? Take this quiz to find out just how much you really know.

      NBA history

      The National Basketball Association is the premier national basketball league in North America. Players enter the NBA by either being signed or through the NBA draft. There are so many players in the league and many teams that they can be a part of. NBA players aim to become world champions and play a great season. Once the NBA playoffs begin, all bets are off, and any of the teams that have made it could advance to the NBA finals, which is where the NBA champion team is crowned.

      The Los Angeles Lakers, the Golden State Warriors, the Chicago Bulls, the Boston Celtics, the Indiana Pacers, the Denver Nuggets, the New York Knicks, the Miami Heat, and the Utah Jazz are just a few of the teams that are in the current NBA. Teams from the past include the Rochester Royals, the Syracuse Nationals, and the Minneapolis Lakers. Star players have made the National Basketball Association what it is. The early years of the league showcased a very different game, and the long history of the league has evolved just as the game has.

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      Question 1/10

      In 1946, the league was founded under what name?

      • National Basketball Association
      • American Basketball League
      • American Basketball Association
      • Basketball Association of America
      Question 2/10

      Which of the teams was NOT a team in the NBA in 1955?

      • Fort Wayne Pistons
      • New York Knicks
      • Syracuse Nationals
      • Atlanta Hawks
      Question 3/10

      What player broke the NBA's color barrier in 1947?

      • Chuck Cooper
      • Wat Misaka
      • Earl Lloyd
      • Anfernee Hardaway
      Question 4/10

      What year was the 24-second shot clock introduced?

      • 1944
      • 1947
      • 1950
      • 1954
      Question 5/10

      Which player has the most NBA championship titles?

      • Tommy Heinsohn
      • George Mikan
      • Bill Russell
      • LeBron James
      Question 6/10

      The 3-point field goal became a staple in the NBA in what year?

      • 1966
      • 1969
      • 1979
      • 1984
      Question 7/10

      What ABA team became the Los Angeles Clippers?

      • The Portland Trail Blazers
      • The Buffalo Braves
      • Virginia Squires
      • New Jersey Nets
      Question 8/10

      What coach led the Detroit Pistons to back-to-back titles in 1989 and 1990 and was the head coach of the 1992 Olympic "Dream Team?"

      • Mike Kryzyzewski
      • Red Auerbach
      • Jerry Sloane
      • Chuck Daly
      Question 9/10

      Which of these players has not won the NBA Finals MVP award more than once?

      • Michael Jordan
      • Larry Bird
      • LeBron James
      • Stephen Curry
      Question 10/10

      What player scored the most points in a single NBA game?

      • Wilt Chamberlain
      • Kobe Bryant
      • Shaquille O'Neal
      • Julius Erving
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