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6 NBA Basketball quizzes and 60 NBA Basketball trivia questions.
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  NBA Hall of Famers   top quiz  
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Chocked full of clues, here is an anagram for you with NBA Hall of Fame greats. I hope that you have fun with it! :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Apr 16 08
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  Anagram: NBA's 50 Greatests   great trivia quiz  
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A little test to see if you can decipher which of these 50 greatest NBA players is being referenced. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, jpdubl07, Apr 15 07
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  NBA Hall of Famer Anagrams   popular trivia quiz  
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An anagram for all NBA Hall of Fame fans. These all have hints, and I hope that you enjoy them! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Feb 22 07
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  NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 2   top quiz  
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This my second installment of anagrams of NBA team cities and mascots.
Average, 10 Qns, joemc37, Mar 19 07
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  NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 3   popular trivia quiz  
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This is my third and final installment of anagrams of NBA team cities and mascots.
Average, 10 Qns, joemc37, Mar 19 07
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  NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 1    
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This my first installment of anagrams of NBA team cities and mascots.
Average, 10 Qns, joemc37, Mar 19 07
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NBA Basketball Trivia Questions
1. This player was a career Boston Celtic for 13 seasons, retiring in 1992. Who was this LIBRARY DR who won three season MVPs, two Finals MVPs, and hailed from Indiana?

From Quiz NBA Hall of Famers

Answer: Larry Bird

Born in French Lick and drafted from Indiana State University, Bird began his Boston career in 1979. He played in all 82 games in the season and averaged 10.3 rebounds and 21.3 points per game. This earned him the the Rookie of the Year award. His season MVPs were all consecutive from 1983-1986. Larry was a 1998 hall inductee. He later went on to be a head coach in the NBA.

2. Nicknamed 'Mr. Basketball', this was the first big man to dominate basketball. He played from 1949-1956 with the Minneapolis Lakers, and was inducted into the hall in the first round of inductions in 1959. Who is GORE ME A KING?

From Quiz NBA Hall of Famer Anagrams

Answer: George Mikan

In six of Mikan's seven seasons, he scored over 1000 points in each season. In his career, George averaged 27.1 points per game.

3. Do you think that Maurice Cheeks ever PAID HAIL HELP to catch a cab while playing for this NBA franchise?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 3

Answer: Philadelphia

Philadelphia has truly been home to some of the all-time greats in NBA history including Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Wilt "The Stilt" Chamberlain, Allen Iverson, Moses Malone and "Sir" Charles Barkley. The 76ers also completed a sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1983 NBA Finals.

4. Andy Phillip, Frank Ramsey and Arnie Risen all knew that BELTS COST COIN. What NBA franchise did these guys retire into the Hall of Fame from?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 2

Answer: Boston Celtics

Many other Hall of Fame inductees have come from the Boston Celtics including Bob Cousy, Larry Bird and Kevin McHale. The Celtics also won an astounding 11 NBA championships in 13 years during the '50s and '60s.

5. TEN SPORT IDIOTS helped which team win NBA titles back to back?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 1

Answer: Detroit Pistons

The Pistons won NBA championships in 1988-89 and 1989-90. Some of the "Bad Boys" from those teams include Joe Dumars, Isiah Thomas, Vinnie Johnson and Bill Laimbeer.

6. This WRY JESTER was a career Los Angeles Laker and was nicknamed "Mr. Clutch". Drafted in 1960 out of West Virginia University, he then played for 14 seasons wearing the purple and gold. Who is this 1980 Hall of Fame great?

From Quiz NBA Hall of Famers

Answer: Jerry West

Amazingly, West never won a season MVP award, but he was runner-up four times. He lost to such greats as Wilt Chamberlain, Willis Reed, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar twice. Jerry averaged almost seven assists and 27 points per game.

7. Most of this Hall of Fame great's career was with the Portland Trail Blazers. He also played with the Houston Rockets. Who is this 2004 Hall of Famer named EX RED DRYCELL?

From Quiz NBA Hall of Famer Anagrams

Answer: Clyde Drexler

From 1984 to midseason 1995, Clyde was in a Portland uniform. He played for the Rockets until 1998 when he retired. He went to nine all-star games.

8. Did members of this NBA team ever see a ROCK OUT HOTNESS concert at their old home arena, formerly known as the Summit?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 3

Answer: Houston Rockets

The Rockets won back to back NBA championships in the 1993-94 and 1994-95 seasons. After falling on some hard times, Houston received the first pick in the 2002 NBA draft and went global drafting the Shanghai Sharks 7'6' center, Yao Ming.

9. In the 1980-1981 season, a DARK MASSIVE CALL joined the list of franchises in the NBA. Can you name the team who traded Mark Aguirre to the Detroit Pistons in February of 1989?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 2

Answer: Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks joined the NBA in 1980 season. The team was named after one of the original team owners, James Garner. Garner was in the television show "Maverick" as the title character from 1957-1962.

10. Which teams KNOLL RESEALS AGES does Hall of Fame player Slater Martin know about?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 1

Answer: Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers have been known for many things over the years including "The Laker Girls", "Showtime" and Jack Nicholson. Los Angeles went to the NBA finals 7 times in the 1980s, winning the NBA championship 4 times.

11. Is 815 Girod the NONETHELESS NARROW street address of this NBA team?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 3

Answer: New Orleans Hornets

New Orleans became the new home of the Hornets in May of 2002 after the team left Charlotte. Just like many other sports teams based in New Orleans, the Hornets were forced to play many of their home games in the 2005-2006 season away from the NOLA because of the devastation from Hurricane Katrina.

12. Did Kurt Cobain have CASSETTE REPULSIONS while watching this team on the court?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 2

Answer: Seattle SuperSonics & Seattle Super Sonics

The SuperSonics were founded in 1967 and are home to the mascot "Squatch". Some memorable SuperSonics have been; Lenny Wilkens, Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton.

13. What NORMAL GO ACID leaks were in the arena where this team plays?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 1

Answer: Orlando Magic

Orlando joined the NBA in the 1989 season. In the 1992 NBA draft, the Magic drafted one of the best big men in league history when they took Shaquille O'Neal.

14. This Hall of Famer was NEAT AND ARIDLY throughout his career, even though he never took the ALAN RANDY DIET. He spent most of his career with the Utah Jazz in the 1980s. Who was this that was inducted into the hall in 2008?

From Quiz NBA Hall of Famers

Answer: Adrian Dantley

Dantley's career began as a Buffalo Brave in 1976. He also played with the Pacers, Lakers, Pistons, Mavericks, and Bucks.

15. Could a RUSSIAN SPOON ANT make this NBA team after taking "The Iceman" to the hoop?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 3

Answer: San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs won 3 NBA titles in 7 seasons between 1998 and 2005. Some of the greats to wear a San Antonio silver, white, and black jersey include Sean Elliott, George Gervin, "The Admiral" David Robinson and Tim Duncan.

16. Would you think that BLUE MUCK IS WEAK while you are floating on the Manitowoc River?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 2

Answer: Milwaukee Bucks

Hall of famers Bob Lanier, Moses Malone, Oscar Robertson and Julius "Dr. J" Erving have all spent time playing for the Bucks. Milwaukee won their first NBA championship during the 1970-71 season.

17. Which team was STUNG REVENGED when they lost to New York in the 1976 ABA finals?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 1

Answer: Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets played their first season in the NBA in 1976-77. There have been some great players from Denver over the years including Alex English, Dan Issel and David Thompson.

18. This Hall of Fame guard/forward played most of his career with the Cincinnati Royals. He was the first player to average a season triple-double in 1964. Who was a BRONCOS ROASTER?

From Quiz NBA Hall of Famer Anagrams

Answer: Oscar Robertson

After 10 seasons in Cincinnati, Oscar played his final four seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks. Robertson went to 12 consecutive all-star games and retired in 1974.

19. Does this NBA franchise get scared when an EVIL CALLER ADVANCES upon the shores of Lake Erie?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 3

Answer: Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland joined the NBA as an expansion team in the 1970-71 season. As of the 2005-06 NBA season, the Cavaliers still have not claimed an NBA championship trophy.

20. Did Zaza Pachulia do the SATAN HAT WALK while playing for this franchise?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 2

Answer: Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks were once called the Tri-Cities Blackhawks, Milwaukee Hawks and the St. Louis Hawks. Atlanta was also the home of "The Human Highlight Film" Dominique Wilkins from 1983-1994.

21. Which team was it possible that used PROTON ROTATORS when they play on the court?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 1

Answer: Toronto Raptors

The Raptors joined the NBA in 1994 along with the Vancouver Grizzlies. Since then, Vancouver has moved to Memphis and Toronto remains the only Canadian franchise left in the NBA.

22. Does this team INTERVIEWS MENTAL BOSOM when they prepare for who they are going to select in NBA drafts?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 3

Answer: Minnesota Timberwolves

With the 5th pick in the 1995 NBA draft, the Timberwolves selected a 6'11' forward out of Farragut Career Academy named Kevin Garnett. "KG" made the NBA all-star team in 10 of his first 11 seasons.

23. Do you think that Shaquille O'Neal was told to AIM HI MATE while shooting free throws for this team?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 2

Answer: Miami Heat

Miami won their first NBA championship during the 2005-06 season with Dwyane Wade winning the NBA Finals MVP award. The Heat joined the NBA during the 1988-89 NBA season.

24. IMPISH SIZZLER GEM could be be found in the locker room of which team?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 1

Answer: Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis came into the NBA in the same expansion as Toronto. They moved from Vancouver in 2001 and have made there home in Memphis ever since.

25. This Hall of Fame guard was a 13-season Detroit Piston and wore the familiar number 11. After retiring, he later became a coach in the NBA. Who is HATS AIM SO HI?

From Quiz NBA Hall of Famer Anagrams

Answer: Isiah Thomas

Isiah made 11 appearances with the all-star team. He was the 1990 Finals MVP when the Pistons downed the Trail Blazers, four games to one.

26. Do BRONZED TALL APRIL RATS run through Rose Garden Arena when this team plays its home games?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 3

Answer: Portland Trail Blazers

Portland joined the NBA in the 1970-71 season and became one of the smallest market teams in the league. The Trail Blazers won their first NBA championship in the 1976-77 due to the excellent play of Hall of Famer Bill Walton.

27. Which team SO REPLACE SPELLINGS when they moved from San Diego to their current home?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 2

Answer: Los Angeles Clippers

The Clippers moved from San Diego to Los Angeles in the 1984 season due to poor attendance to the games. The Clippers play their home games at the Staples Center, which is the home of the Lakers as well.

28. Which team could be called LOGICAL CHUBS after they won six NBA titles in the 1990s?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 1

Answer: Chicago Bulls

The Bulls had two separate three-peat's during the 1990s. Chicago was led by one of the greatest players of all-time, Michael Jordan.

29. Originally drafted in 1987 by the Seattle Supersonics, I was one of the best all around players ever. Often overshadowed by other big names I played with, I managed to win 6 NBA rings in my career. I am not SPICE POPE TINT, so who could I be?

From Quiz Anagram: NBA's 50 Greatests

Answer: Scottie Pippen

Pippen, often overshadowed by Michael Jordan, averaged over 16 points per game, while also contributing over 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and nearly 2 steals per game. Drafted 5th overall in 1987 by Seattle, he was traded on draft day to Chicago for Olden Polynice and future considerations.

30. Would Adrian Dantley say "HUZZA TAJ" while visiting India with this team?

From Quiz NBA Team Anagrams: Pt 3

Answer: Utah Jazz

Utah made it to the NBA finals back to back in 1996-97 and 1997-98, losing both times to the Michael Jordan led Chicago Bulls. In each trip to the finals, Jazz players John Stockton, Jeff Hornacek and Karl Malone lost to the Bulls in six games.

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