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Miscellaneous NBA Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz, just to see how much you know about the NBA.

A multiple-choice quiz by Brandon3. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Brandon3

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,379

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1424

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who won the All-Star Slam Dunk contest in 2004? Hint

Jason Richardson

Shareef Abdur-Rahim

Richard Jefferson

Fred Jones

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Question 2 of 10

2. James Naismith has played on the 76ers, Blazers, and the Timberwolves.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the coach when the Portland Trailblazers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers to win the championship in 1977? Hint

Phil Jackson

Rick Adelman

Jack Ramsay

Mike Dunleavy

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Question 4 of 10

4. When Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996, who did the Lakers trade to the Hornets to receive Bryant? Hint

Robert Parish

David Robinson

Vlade Divac

Eddie Jones

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Question 5 of 10

5. Charles Barkley played with many teams in his career including the Sixers, Suns, and Rockets. Throughout his 16 year career, how many points did he score? Hint

38,437

893

9,021

23,757

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Question 6 of 10

6. Clyde "The Glyde" Drexler won two NBA championships while he was on the Portland Trailblazers.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where was Dr. James Naismith born and raised? Hint

America

Canada

Germany

Iraq

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which team drafted University of Michigan superstar Chris Webber during the 1993 draft? Hint

Orlando Magic

Golden State Warriors

Charlotte Hornets

Washington Bullets

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Question 9 of 10

9. Iowa State megastar Kelvin Cato was drafted by which team in 1997? Hint

Golden State Warriors

Portland Trail Blazers

Cleveland Cavaliers

Dallas Mavericks

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Question 10 of 10

10. The very first NBA game on November 1, 1946 was between which teams? Hint

Boston Celtics vs Omaha City Kings

Portland Trailblazers vs Phoenix Suns

Green Bay Packers vs Florida Marlins

Toronto Huskies vs New York Knickerbockers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who won the All-Star Slam Dunk contest in 2004?

Answer: Fred Jones

Fred Jones won the All-Star Slam Dunk contest in Los Angeles on February 14, 2004. He got a score of 86 beating two-time champion Jason Richardson who got a score of 78. Chris Andersen and Ricky Davis got 3rd and 4th. Richard Jefferson of the New Jersey Nets did not attend this slam dunk contest and neither did Portland Trailblazer Shareef Abdur-Rahim.

2. James Naismith has played on the 76ers, Blazers, and the Timberwolves.

Answer: False

Dr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball, but never played in the NBA. Both of his parents died when he was nine years old.

3. Who was the coach when the Portland Trailblazers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers to win the championship in 1977?

Answer: Jack Ramsay

It was the Trailblazers first championship. During game 2 there was a fight that cleared the benches of both teams.

4. When Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996, who did the Lakers trade to the Hornets to receive Bryant?

Answer: Vlade Divac

Kobe was selected out of Lower Merion High School.

5. Charles Barkley played with many teams in his career including the Sixers, Suns, and Rockets. Throughout his 16 year career, how many points did he score?

Answer: 23,757

He averaged 22.1 pts and 11.7 rebounds in his career.

6. Clyde "The Glyde" Drexler won two NBA championships while he was on the Portland Trailblazers.

Answer: False

Clyde Drexler led the Traillbazers twice to the NBA finals, but never won with the Blazers. After 12 years in Portland, he was traded (for Otis Thorpe) to his home town of Houston. There he played for the Rockets winning a championship in 1995 against the Orlando Magic. Clyde Drexler was a member of the 1992 U.S. Olympic Dream Team.

7. Where was Dr. James Naismith born and raised?

Answer: Canada

Dr. James Naismith was born in Almonte, Canada, and also grew up in Canada. James Naismith also introduced the helmet to American football in 1894.

8. Which team drafted University of Michigan superstar Chris Webber during the 1993 draft?

Answer: Orlando Magic

Anfernee Hardaway was drafted by the Golden State Warriors and they were traded for each other.

9. Iowa State megastar Kelvin Cato was drafted by which team in 1997?

Answer: Dallas Mavericks

After he was drafted he was traded to Portland for Chris Anstey. He also wrote the educational books "H.O.O.P.S." and "T.E.A.M.W.O.R.K."

10. The very first NBA game on November 1, 1946 was between which teams?

Answer: Toronto Huskies vs New York Knickerbockers

The game took place in Toronto, Canada, at Maple Leaf Gardens. 7,090 fans attended the game. The Knicks won the very first NBA game by 2, winning it 68 to 66. In the NBA's 50th anniversary, the season started with the Toronto Raptors vs New York Knickerbockers at the SkyDome in Toronto, Canada.

Source: Author Brandon3

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