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NBA Facts Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by NBAKings1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
NBAKings1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
84,090

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the original name of the NBA? Hint

BAA

ABL

ABA

NBL

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who won the first championship when the league changed its name to the NBA? Hint

Philadelphia Warriors

Minneapolis Lakers

Rochester Royals

Syracuse Nationals

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following players averaged over 20 rebounds per game in their career? Hint

Dennis Rodman

Spud Webb

George Mikan

Bill Russell

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which team did Wilt Chamberlain play on before his time with the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1958-1959 season? Hint

Los Angeles Lakers

Harlem Globetrotters

Philadelphia Warriors

Philadelphia 76ers

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Question 5 of 10

5. Of these four players, who's scored the most career points in NBA? Hint

Michael Jordan

Wilt Chamberlain

Karl Malone

Kareem Abdul-Jabaar

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these teams won eight consecutive NBA titles? Hint

Los Angeles Lakers

Boston Celtics

Chicago Bulls

New York Knicks

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first pick of the 1996 NBA draft? Hint

Allen Iverson

Tim Duncan

Chris Webber

Shaquille O'Neal

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following players played as a point guard and a center in the NBA Finals? Hint

Bill Russell

Earvin "Magic" Johnson

Scottie Pippen

Michael Jordan

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first player to average a triple-double in one season? Hint

Julius Erving

Oscar Robertson

Nate Archibald

Earl Monroe

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where did the Kings play their home games when they moved from Kansas City to Sacramento in 1985? Hint

Key Arena

Staples Center

Rose Garden

Arco Arena

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the original name of the NBA?

Answer: BAA

It is a little known fact that the NBA was called the Basketball Association of America until the early 1950's.

2. Who won the first championship when the league changed its name to the NBA?

Answer: Minneapolis Lakers

Although the Philadelphia Warriors won the first ever championship of the BAA, the Minneapolis Lakers won the first championship when the league changed into the NBA in the 1949-1950 season. The Lakers were led by the great George Mikan.

3. Which of the following players averaged over 20 rebounds per game in their career?

Answer: Bill Russell

Bill Russell averaged over 20 rebounds a game during the course of his career, winning 11 championships in the process with the Boston Celtics.

4. Which team did Wilt Chamberlain play on before his time with the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1958-1959 season?

Answer: Harlem Globetrotters

Most people associate Wilt "the Stilt" with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played 5 seasons with the Lakers, four years with the Warriors of Philadelphia and San Francisco, and three with the 76ers. However, in the 1958-1959 season, Wilt was seen touring with the Harlem Globetrotters.

5. Of these four players, who's scored the most career points in NBA?

Answer: Kareem Abdul-Jabaar

Wilt Chamberlain may have scored the most points in a game, but Kareem scored 38,387 points for his entire career, is the highest.

6. Which of these teams won eight consecutive NBA titles?

Answer: Boston Celtics

The great Celtics led by Bill Russell won 11 championships in 13 years, including a stretch of 8 straight from 1958-1966.

7. Who was the first pick of the 1996 NBA draft?

Answer: Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson was drafted in 1996 and went to the Philadelphia 76ers. Tim Duncan in 1997, Chris Webber in 1993, and Shaquille O'Neal in 1992.

8. Which of the following players played as a point guard and a center in the NBA Finals?

Answer: Earvin "Magic" Johnson

In perhaps one of the most memorable finals in history, Magic Johnson, playing point guard for the Lakers, had to play center when Kareem Abdul-Jabaar suffered an injury in the finals. The Lakers ended up winning the championship with Johnson as a center in 1987.

9. Who was the first player to average a triple-double in one season?

Answer: Oscar Robertson

Oscar Robertson, the great star of the Cincinnati Royals, averaged a triple double in the 1961-1962 season. He averaged 30.8 ppg, 11.4 assists, and 12.5 rebounds per game, all year.

10. Where did the Kings play their home games when they moved from Kansas City to Sacramento in 1985?

Answer: Arco Arena

The original Arco Arena was built in 1985 but was later replaced by the Arco Arena in 1988.

Source: Author NBAKings1

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