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Going Krazy for Kobe Trivia Quiz

Are you a huge Kobe Bryant fan like me? Let's see how much you really know about the best NBA player in history! Here's a quiz on some interesting facts about the amazingly talented Kobe Bryant. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Tabitha226. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Tabitha226

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
338,803

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Kobe was drafted right out of high school in 1996 by what NBA team? Hint

Los Angeles Lakers

San Antonio Spurs

Philadelphia 76ers

Charlotte Hornets

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Question 2 of 10

2. Shortly after the 1996 draft Kobe was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for what player? Hint

Eddie Jones

Vlade Divac

Nick Van Exel

Cedric Ceballos

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Question 3 of 10

3. There are 82 games in the regular season. How many regular-season games did Kobe play in his rookie year? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Before beginning the 2004-05 season Kobe was talking about signing on with a few different teams including the Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks and what other team? Hint

Denver Nuggets

San Antonio Spurs

Houston Rockets

Utah Jazz

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2009 "TNT" and "Sporting News" named Kobe what? Hint

Best shooting guard in NBA history

NBA player of the 2000s decade

Most selfish player in the NBA today

Most complete and dominating player in NBA history

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Question 6 of 10

6. Kobe first scored 40+ points in a game in March 2000. In which month did he have his 100th career game with 40+ points? Hint

January 2010

October 2008

May 2010

November 2009

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Question 7 of 10

7. In January 2006 Kobe set a career/franchise high after scoring 81 points all by himself. What team were the Lakers playing against? Hint

Toronto Raptors

Toronto Grizzles

Trenton Raiders

Tennesse Titans

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Question 8 of 10

8. At some point in his career Kobe has held, solely or shared, all of the following records except which one? Hint

Most three-pointers in a single game

Most 40+ points in a row

Most minutes played in one season

Most points scored in one season

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2009 Kobe was given the nickname the "Black Mamba" by who? Hint

His teammates

Himself

An ESPN Sports Commentator

A fan

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Question 10 of 10

10. On December 20, 2005 Kobe managed to out-score the entire opposing team through the first three quarters. What team were the Lakers playing? Hint

Dallas Mavericks

Utah Jazz

Seattle SuperSonics

Minnesota Timberwolves

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Kobe was drafted right out of high school in 1996 by what NBA team?

Answer: Charlotte Hornets

Kobe was in round 1 of the draft and the 13th overall pick. At the age of 18 years and 72 days he became the youngest player to have ever played in NBA history (for the LA Lakers, after he was traded by the Hornets). This record was broken by Jermaine O'Neal (1996 for the Portland Trailblazers, at the age of 18 years and 53 days) and then Andrew Bynum (2005 with the LA Lakers, at the age of 18 years and 6 days).

2. Shortly after the 1996 draft Kobe was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for what player?

Answer: Vlade Divac

Just 15 days after the draft Kobe stated that he didn't want to play for the Hornets but wanted to play for the LA Lakers instead. The Lakers manager, Jerry West, was already extremely fond of Kobe after watching him play in high school and private scrimmages with other Lakers, and decided to trade Vlade Divac, their starting center, to get the future NBA star. Since Kobe was underage at the time, his parents had to co-sign his contract with the Lakers.

3. There are 82 games in the regular season. How many regular-season games did Kobe play in his rookie year?

Answer: 71

Kobe played in an impressive 71 games for the LA Lakers throughout his rookie year (1996-97). Since he didn't see much playing time (averaging 15.5 mintutes a game) caused him to have LOW averages of 7.6 points and 1.3 assists a game.

4. Before beginning the 2004-05 season Kobe was talking about signing on with a few different teams including the Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks and what other team?

Answer: Denver Nuggets

After several drama-filled years of feuding with teammate Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe opted out of his contract and flirted with the idea of signing with either the Bulls, Knicks, Clippers or the Nuggets. The fued finally ended with Shaq getting traded to the Miami Heat and the loss of their star coach, Phil Jackson.

The day after the trade with the Heat, Kobe signed back on with the Lakers. Coach Jackson didn't return until the next season.

5. In 2009 "TNT" and "Sporting News" named Kobe what?

Answer: NBA player of the 2000s decade

It's easy to see why Kobe would be named the NBA Player of The 2000s. Throughout his first few years of playing and still to this day Kobe gets compared to former NBA stars like Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. In 2002 at the age of 23, Kobe collected his third NBA championship, becoming the youngest player to ever do so!

6. Kobe first scored 40+ points in a game in March 2000. In which month did he have his 100th career game with 40+ points?

Answer: November 2009

Kobe was the scoring leader for the entire NBA during the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons.

7. In January 2006 Kobe set a career/franchise high after scoring 81 points all by himself. What team were the Lakers playing against?

Answer: Toronto Raptors

Kobe holds the record for the second most points scored in one game by a single player after scoring 81 points against the Toronto Raptors. The top record holder is Wilt Chamberlain who scored 100 points in 1962.

8. At some point in his career Kobe has held, solely or shared, all of the following records except which one?

Answer: Most minutes played in one season

In 2003 Kobe set a record by scoring 40+ points for 9 straight games. That February he averaged 40.6 ppg. He also beat the previous record set for most points scored in one season (2,832 points.) The former record holder was retired Lakers player, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He score 12 three-pointers in January 2003 vs. Seattle SuperSonics (shared record).

9. In 2009 Kobe was given the nickname the "Black Mamba" by who?

Answer: Himself

Kobe gave himself the"Black Mamba" nickname because of desire for his basketball skills to mimic the snakes ability to strike with 99% accuracy at maximum speed, and rapid succession.

10. On December 20, 2005 Kobe managed to out-score the entire opposing team through the first three quarters. What team were the Lakers playing?

Answer: Dallas Mavericks

Upon entering the fourth quarter Kobe had scored 62 points all by himself against the Dallas Mavericks who had only scored an embarrassing 61 points. The Lakers ended the game by beating the Mavericks 112 to 90.

Source: Author Tabitha226

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