50 NBA Quiz Questions – Test Your Basketball Knowledge Today!

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50 NBA Quiz Questions – Test Your Basketball Knowledge Today!

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Question 1: Who holds the record for the most points in a single NBA game?

A) Michael Jordan

B) Kobe Bryant

C) Wilt Chamberlain

D) LeBron James

Explanation: He scored 100 points in a game in 1962, the most ever in NBA history.

Question 2: Which NBA team has won the most championships?

A) Chicago Bulls

B) Boston Celtics

C) Golden State Warriors

D) San Antonio Spurs

Explanation: As of 2023, the Celtics and Lakers are tied at 17 championships each.

Question 3: What team drafted Stephen Curry?

A) Golden State Warriors

B) Charlotte Bobcats

C) Sacramento Kings

D) Minnesota Timberwolves

Explanation: He was the 7th overall pick by the Warriors in 2009.

Question 4: Which player is known as “King James”?

A) Kevin Durant

B) Michael Jordan

C) LeBron James

D) James Harden

Explanation: “King James” is a nickname for LeBron James.

Question 5: Who was the #1 overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft?

A) Dwyane Wade

B) Chris Bosh

C) Carmelo Anthony

D) LeBron James

Explanation: He was selected first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Question 6: What does NBA stand for?

A) National Basketball Association

B) New Basketball America

C) National Baseball Association

D) North Basketball Alliance

Explanation: The NBA is the premier men's professional basketball league.

Question 7: How many players from one team are allowed on the court during play?

A) 6

B) 7

C) 5

D) 4

Explanation: Each team has 5 players on the court.

Question 8: Who is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer (regular season)?

A) Michael Jordan

B) Karl Malone

C) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

D) LeBron James

Explanation: LeBron passed Kareem in 2023 to become the all-time scoring leader.

Question 9: What year was the NBA founded?

A) 1936

B) 1946

C) 1956

D) 1966

Explanation: The league was founded as the BAA and became the NBA in 1949.

Question 10: Which player is famous for the “Sky Hook”?

A) Shaquille O’Neal

B) Bill Russell

C) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

D) Tim Duncan

Explanation: His signature move helped him score over 38,000 points.

Question 11: Which team did Kobe Bryant spend his entire NBA career with?

A) Boston Celtics

B) LA Lakers

C) Chicago Bulls

D) Miami Heat

Explanation: Miami Heat

Question 12: Who was known as "The Mailman"?

A) Shaquille O’Neal

B) Charles Barkley

C) Karl Malone

D) Dennis Rodman

Explanation: "The Mailman" was Karl Malone’s nickname because he always delivered.

Question 13: Who won the NBA MVP award in 2023?

A) Giannis Antetokounmpo

B) Nikola Jokić

C) Joel Embiid

D) Luka Dončić

Explanation: Embiid won his first MVP award for the 2022–2023 season.

Question 14: What team is based in Toronto?

A) Raptors

B) Warriors

C) Nets

D) Wizards

Explanation: The Toronto Raptors are the only Canadian NBA team.

Question 15: Who is the youngest player to score 10,000 points in NBA history?

A) Kobe Bryant

B) LeBron James

C) Kevin Durant

D) Zion Williamson

Explanation: He reached 10,000 points at age 23.

Question 16: What team did Shaquille O'Neal start his NBA career with?

A) Miami Heat

B) Los Angeles Lakers

C) Boston Celtics

D) Orlando Magic

Explanation: Shaq was drafted #1 by the Magic in 1992.

Question 17: How long is an NBA quarter?

A) 10 minutes

B) 12 minutes

C) 15 minutes

D) 20 minutes

Explanation: Each NBA quarter is 12 minutes long.

Question 18: Who won the 2022 NBA Championship?

A) Milwaukee Bucks

B) Golden State Warriors

C) Boston Celtics

D) Phoenix Suns

Explanation: They defeated the Celtics in the Finals.

Question 19: Who holds the record for most career triple-doubles?

A) LeBron James

B) Russell Westbrook

C) Magic Johnson

D) Oscar Robertson

Explanation: He passed Oscar Robertson for the most career triple-doubles.

Question 20: What color is the NBA logo's background?

A) Blue and red

B) Black and red

C) Green and yellow

D) Purple and white

Explanation: The NBA logo features a silhouette on a blue and red background.

Question 21: Who is featured in the NBA logo silhouette?

A) Michael Jordan

B) Jerry West

C) Larry Bird

D) Bill Russell

Explanation: Although not official, the silhouette is based on Jerry West.

Question 22: What year did Michael Jordan retire for the final time?

A) 1998

B) 2001

C) 2003

D) 2005

Explanation: He retired after his final stint with the Washington Wizards.

Question 23: Which team is nicknamed the “Splash Brothers”?

A) Miami Heat

B) Golden State Warriors

C) Memphis Grizzlies

D) Dallas Mavericks

Explanation: Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are known as the Splash Brothers.

Question 24: Who won Rookie of the Year in 2020?

A) Ja Morant

B) LaMelo Ball

C) Zion Williamson

D) Anthony Edwards

Explanation: He won after a standout season with the Grizzlies.

Question 25: Which team plays at Madison Square Garden?

A) Brooklyn Nets

B) New York Knicks

C) Boston Celtics

D) Toronto Raptors

Explanation: MSG is the Knicks' home arena.

Question 26: Who won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2016 in an epic duel?

A) Zach LaVine

B) Aaron Gordon

C) Derrick Jones Jr.

D) Blake Griffin

Explanation: LaVine narrowly beat Gordon in one of the best dunk contests ever.

Question 27: Which player was famous for wearing number 23 on the Bulls?

A) Dennis Rodman

B) Scottie Pippen

C) Michael Jordan

D) Derrick Rose

Explanation: MJ made the number 23 iconic.

Question 28: What team drafted Kevin Durant?

A) Oklahoma City Thunder

B) Seattle SuperSonics

C) Brooklyn Nets

D) Golden State Warriors

Explanation: Durant was drafted by Seattle before they became OKC.

Question 29: Who is known as “The Greek Freak”?

A) Domantas Sabonis

B) Luka Dončić

C) Giannis Antetokounmpo

D) Nikola Jokić

Explanation: Giannis is from Greece and known for his freakish athleticism.

Question 30: How many teams are currently in the NBA?

A) 30

B) 32

C) 29

D) 28

Explanation: The NBA has 30 teams divided into two conferences.

Question 31: Who is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer as of 2024?

A) Michael Jordan

B) LeBron James

C) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

D) Karl Malone

Explanation: LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 2023 to become the all-time leading scorer.

Question 32: What team drafted Giannis Antetokounmpo?

A) Boston Celtics

B) Dallas Mavericks

C) Milwaukee Bucks

D) New York Knicks

Explanation: The Bucks drafted Giannis 15th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft.

Question 33: How many championships has Stephen Curry won (as of 2024)?

A) 2

B) 3

C) 4

D) 5

Explanation: Curry won titles in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022 with the Golden State Warriors.

Question 34: What is the name of the trophy awarded to the NBA Finals MVP?

A) Larry O'Brien Trophy

B) Bill Russell Trophy

C) Magic Johnson Trophy

D) Michael Jordan Trophy

Explanation: Named after Celtics legend Bill Russell, it's given to the Finals MVP.

Question 35: What NBA team is known as "Lob City"?

A) Miami Heat

B) Los Angeles Lakers

C) Golden State Warriors

D) Los Angeles Clippers

Explanation: The nickname came during the Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan era.

Question 36: Which NBA player was known as "The Answer"?

A) Kobe Bryant

B) Allen Iverson

C) Derrick Rose

D) Tracy McGrady

Explanation: Iverson earned the nickname for his game-changing style and attitude.

Question 37: Which player won back-to-back MVPs in 2021 and 2022?

A) Giannis Antetokounmpo

B) Joel Embiid

C) Nikola Jokić

D) Luka Dončić

Explanation: Jokić dominated the league with his unique passing and all-around game.

Question 38: What year was the NBA founded?

A) 1936

B) 1946

C) 1956

D) 1966

Explanation: The NBA began as the Basketball Association of America in 1946.

Question 39: What team has the most NBA championships?

A) Los Angeles Lakers

B) Chicago Bulls

C) Golden State Warriors

D) Boston Celtics

Explanation: The Celtics have 17 titles, tied with the Lakers, but held the record alone for decades.

Question 40: Who scored 81 points in a single NBA game?

A) Michael Jordan

B) Kobe Bryant

C) LeBron James

D) Wilt Chamberlain

Explanation: Kobe’s 81-point game in 2006 is the second-highest ever after Wilt's 100.

Question 41: Which player was drafted straight from high school?

A) Chris Paul

B) Kevin Durant

C) Dwyane Wade

D) Dwight Howard

Explanation: He skipped college and went straight to the NBA in 2004.

Question 42: What team does Luka Dončić play for? (as of 2024)

A) Atlanta Hawks

B) Dallas Mavericks

C) Boston Celtics

D) Phoenix Suns

Explanation: Luka was drafted by Atlanta but traded to Dallas on draft night.

Question 43: Who won the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2023?

A) Chet Holmgren

B) Paolo Banchero

C) Victor Wembanyama

D) Jalen Williams

Explanation: The French phenom impressed in his debut season.

Question 44: What team plays at Madison Square Garden?

A) Brooklyn Nets

B) New York Knicks

C) Chicago Bulls

D) Philadelphia 76ers

Explanation: MSG is the iconic home of the Knicks in Manhattan.

Question 45: Which team drafted Kevin Durant?

A) Seattle SuperSonics

B) Oklahoma City Thunder

C) Golden State Warriors

D) Brooklyn Nets

Explanation: Durant played one season in Seattle before the team moved to OKC.

Question 46: What is the nickname of Vince Carter?

A) King James

B) Vinsanity

C) The Truth

D) The Claw

Explanation: His jaw-dropping dunks earned him the nickname.

Question 47: What team did Shaquille O'Neal win his first NBA title with?

A) Miami Heat

B) Boston Celtics

C) Los Angeles Lakers

D) Orlando Magic

Explanation: Shaq won his first ring in 2000 with the Lakers.

Question 48: Who is known for the “Sky Hook” shot?

A) Shaquille O’Neal

B) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

C) Hakeem Olajuwon

D) Bill Walton

Explanation: His signature move made him the NBA’s all-time leading scorer until 2023.

Question 49: What number did Michael Jordan wear for most of his career?

A) 23

B) 24

C) 27

D) 30

Explanation: MJ made the number 23 iconic in basketball culture.

Question 50: Who is the current NBA commissioner (as of 2024)?

A) David Stern

B) Adam Silver

C) Roger Goodell

D) Rob Manfred

Explanation: Silver has been commissioner since 2014 after Stern's retirement.

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