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Lakers History Trivia Quiz

Through the years, the Lakers have become one of the most formidable sports teams there is. See if you can answer these questions chronicling their history.

A multiple-choice quiz by ice_cold. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ice_cold

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,229

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many Championships did the Lakers win while they were in Minneapolis? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Lakers have retired many numbers over the years. Which of these players numbers was not retired? Hint

Gail Goodrich

James Worthy

George Mikan

Elgin Baylor

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Lakers won the inaugural NBA finals. Who did they win it against? Hint

Syracuse Nationals

Chicago Stags

Fort Wayne Pistons

Anderson Duffey Packers

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Question 4 of 10

4. The popular style of game play adapted by the Lakers that was ushered in by Magic Johnson was known as what? Hint

Fastbreak basketball

Jump-ball

Pick and Roll

Showtime

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Question 5 of 10

5. At 6-9, Magic Johnson officially played what position? Hint

Center

Power Forward

Point Guard

Shooting Guard

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Question 6 of 10

6. In his rookie year, what place did forward Elgin Baylor earn in league scoring? Hint

1st

3rd

5th

4th

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Laker was known as Zeke from Cabin Creek? Hint

Dick Barnett

Jerry West

Cotton Nash

Rudy LaRusso

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the 1965 offseason, the Lakers ownership changed hands. Who bought the team? Hint

Jack Kent Cooke

Al Davis

Jerry Buss

NBC

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Question 9 of 10

9. The deadly "one-two punch" of center Shaquille O'Neal and shooting guard Kobe Bryant, acquired how many championships prior to the arrival of coach Phil Jackson. Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Lakers acquired forward Lamar Odom in the trade for Shaquille O'Neal. Which team did Odom come from? Hint

Detroit Pistons

New York Knicks

Sacramento Kings

Miami Heat

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many Championships did the Lakers win while they were in Minneapolis?

Answer: 5

The Lakers won five in Minneapolis with the leadership of George Mikan, and, with the help of several superb players, went on to win many more throughout the years.

2. The Lakers have retired many numbers over the years. Which of these players numbers was not retired?

Answer: George Mikan

These players played most of their careers with the Lakers and all broke either league records or franchise records. Worthy wore the #42, Magic #32, and Goodrich #11.

3. The Lakers won the inaugural NBA finals. Who did they win it against?

Answer: Syracuse Nationals

These other three teams faced and were defeated by the Lakers in the preceeding playoff games leading up to the finals.

4. The popular style of game play adapted by the Lakers that was ushered in by Magic Johnson was known as what?

Answer: Showtime

This gameplay focused mainly on fastbreak scoring, flashy offense, and the fluid moves of Magic Johnson.

5. At 6-9, Magic Johnson officially played what position?

Answer: Point Guard

Though Magic was named as the 1 spot on the roster, when starting center Kareem-Abdul Jabaar went out for injury, he filled the void, essentially playing every position, and proving his versatility.

6. In his rookie year, what place did forward Elgin Baylor earn in league scoring?

Answer: 4th

He placed 4th in scoring with 24.9 ppg, and 3rd in rebounding with 15.0 rpg.

7. Which Laker was known as Zeke from Cabin Creek?

Answer: Jerry West

He combined extremely and immediately well with Elgin Baylor, helping transform the forward into a scoring machine, and, together, led the Lakers to many championships. He was also nicknamed, Mr. Clutch.

8. In the 1965 offseason, the Lakers ownership changed hands. Who bought the team?

Answer: Jack Kent Cooke

In this transaction, Jack Kent Cooke established that an NBA franchise was worth the same as a Major League Baseball franchise, and spent millions for the team.

9. The deadly "one-two punch" of center Shaquille O'Neal and shooting guard Kobe Bryant, acquired how many championships prior to the arrival of coach Phil Jackson.

Answer: 0

Many say that this fact proves the coaching ability of Phil Jackson. While the Lakers went without a championship, Jackson was earning them with the Bulls and Michael Jordan.

10. The Lakers acquired forward Lamar Odom in the trade for Shaquille O'Neal. Which team did Odom come from?

Answer: Miami Heat

The trade also brought Brian Grant and Carlon Butler to the Lakers.

Source: Author ice_cold

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