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Table of Contents
- 1. What year did James Naismith invent basketball?
- 2. How many points is a free throw worth in basketball?
- 3. What is the maximum number of players a team can have on the court during a basketball game?
- 4. Which player has the record for the most points scored in a single NBA game?
- 5. What is the regulation height of a basketball hoop?
- 6. What is the term for the offensive strategy of continuously passing the ball to advance it up the court?
- 7. Which team won the first-ever NBA Championship in 1947?
- 8. How many personal fouls does it take to be disqualified from an NBA game?
- 9. Which NBA team won the most championships?
- 10. Who was nicknamed “The Round Mound of Rebound”?
- 11. Who is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer?
- 12. Which player holds the NBA record for most consecutive triple-doubles?
- 13. What does the term ‘Airball’ mean in basketball?
- 14. What is the common term for regaining possession of the ball after a missed shot?
- 15. What is the NBA’s annual draft of eligible players called?
- 16. Which city has hosted the most NBA All-Star Games?
- 17. What famous NBA player is known as “The King”?
- 18. How many minutes are in a standard NBA game?
- 19. What is the most points scored in a single quarter in an NBA game by an individual player?
- 21. Which NBA player was nicknamed “Magic”?
- 22. Who is the youngest player to score 30,000 points in their NBA career?
- 23. Which NBA team has never made it to the NBA Finals?
- 24. In what year did the three-point line get introduced into the NBA?
- 25. Which team moved from Seattle to Oklahoma City in 2008, changing their name in the process?
- 26. Who holds the NBA record for most blocked shots in a career?
- 27. Who was the first player to be drafted straight out of high school in the NBA?
- 28. What was the original name of the NBA before it became the National Basketball Association?
- 29. Which NBA team plays their home games at Madison Square Garden?
- 30. Which college did Michael Jordan play for before entering the NBA?
- 31. Who is the all-time leading scorer in the WNBA?
- 32. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the NBA Finals?
- 33. Who is the NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers made?
1. What year did James Naismith invent basketball?
- A) 1891
- B) 1896
- C) 1900
2. How many points is a free throw worth in basketball?
- A) 1
- B) 2
- C) 3
3. What is the maximum number of players a team can have on the court during a basketball game?
- A) 4
- B) 5
- C) 6
4. Which player has the record for the most points scored in a single NBA game?
- A) Michael Jordan
- B) Kobe Bryant
- C) Wilt Chamberlain
5. What is the regulation height of a basketball hoop?
- A) 9 feet
- B) 10 feet
- C) 11 feet
6. What is the term for the offensive strategy of continuously passing the ball to advance it up the court?
- A) Pick and Roll
- B) Fast Break
- C) Give and Go
7. Which team won the first-ever NBA Championship in 1947?
- A) Boston Celtics
- B) Philadelphia Warriors
- C) Minneapolis Lakers
8. How many personal fouls does it take to be disqualified from an NBA game?
- A) 5
- B) 6
- C) 7
9. Which NBA team won the most championships?
- A) Chicago Bulls
- B) Los Angeles Lakers
- C) Boston Celtics
10. Who was nicknamed “The Round Mound of Rebound”?
- A) Shaquille O’Neal
- B) Charles Barkley
- C) Karl Malone
11. Who is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer?
- A) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- B) Karl Malone
- C) Michael Jordan
12. Which player holds the NBA record for most consecutive triple-doubles?
- A) Russell Westbrook
- B) Michael Jordan
- C) Oscar Robertson
13. What does the term ‘Airball’ mean in basketball?
- A) A shot that misses the rim and the backboard
- B) A shot that bounces off the rim
- C) A shot that only hits the backboard
14. What is the common term for regaining possession of the ball after a missed shot?
- A) Rebounding
- B) Stealing
- C) Blocking
15. What is the NBA’s annual draft of eligible players called?
- A) NBA Draft Lottery
- B) NBA Draft Combine
- C) NBA Draft Selection
16. Which city has hosted the most NBA All-Star Games?
- A) Los Angeles
- B) New York
- C) Chicago
17. What famous NBA player is known as “The King”?
- A) Michael Jordan
- B) LeBron James
- C) Kobe Bryant
18. How many minutes are in a standard NBA game?
- A) 40 minutes
- B) 48 minutes
- C) 60 minutes
19. What is the most points scored in a single quarter in an NBA game by an individual player?
- A) 29 points
- B) 33 points
- C) 37 points
21. Which NBA player was nicknamed “Magic”?
- A) Larry Bird
- B) Magic Johnson
- C) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
22. Who is the youngest player to score 30,000 points in their NBA career?
- A) LeBron James
- B) Kobe Bryant
- C) Michael Jordan
23. Which NBA team has never made it to the NBA Finals?
- A) Denver Nuggets
- B) Orlando Magic
- C) New York Knicks
24. In what year did the three-point line get introduced into the NBA?
- A) 1968
- B) 1979
- C) 1984
25. Which team moved from Seattle to Oklahoma City in 2008, changing their name in the process?
- A) Seattle SuperSonics
- B) Seattle Storm
- C) Seattle Reign
26. Who holds the NBA record for most blocked shots in a career?
- A) Hakeem Olajuwon
- B) Dikembe Mutombo
- C) Shaquille O’Neal
27. Who was the first player to be drafted straight out of high school in the NBA?
- A) Kobe Bryant
- B) LeBron James
- C) Moses Malone
28. What was the original name of the NBA before it became the National Basketball Association?
- A) Basketball Association of America
- B) American Professional Basketball League
- C) National Basketball League
29. Which NBA team plays their home games at Madison Square Garden?
- A) Brooklyn Nets
- B) New York Knicks
- C) Chicago Bulls
30. Which college did Michael Jordan play for before entering the NBA?
- A) Duke University
- B) University of North Carolina
- C) Georgetown University
31. Who is the all-time leading scorer in the WNBA?
- A) Diana Taurasi
- B) Tina Charles
- C) Candace Parker
32. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the NBA Finals?
- A) Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Trophy
- B) Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy
- C) Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Trophy
33. Who is the NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers made?
- A) Ray Allen
- B) Reggie Miller
- C) Stephen Curry
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | BenchwarmerArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Rookie ShooterRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Jump Shot JourneymanMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Court ContenderAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Slam Dunk SuperstarLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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