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Tough NBA History Quiz | 15 Questions | Sports

The history of the National Basketball Association is exciting to learn about and tremendously interesting. How much do you know about it? See for yourself!

A multiple-choice quiz by Elderlywand. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Elderlywand

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
357,903

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
412

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Question 1 of 15

1. In Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 20 years in the league, which teams did he play for? Hint

Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics

Los Angeles Lakers only

Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers

Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which two teams played against each other in the 1997 NBA Finals? Hint

Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz

Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers

Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers

Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics

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Question 3 of 15

3. In 1962, the Warriors moved to San Francisco from what city? Hint

Philadelphia

Chicago

Miami

Oakland

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Question 4 of 15

4. John Stockton played for one team in his entire career.

True

False

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Question 5 of 15

5. How many different teams did Gary Payton play for in his career? Hint

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who was the first overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft? Hint

Baron Davis

Corey Maggette

Steve Francis

Elton Brand

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Question 7 of 15

7. The Western Conference won the 2008 NBA All-Star game.

True

False

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who was the 1988 All-Star Game MVP? Hint

Kevin McHale

Michael Jordan

Dominique Wilkins

Karl Malone

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who eliminated the Atlanta Hawks in the 2010 NBA Playoffs? Hint

Cleveland Cavaliers

Milwaukee Bucks

Orlando Magic

Boston Celtics

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Question 10 of 15

10. How many NBA Championships did Bill Russell win in his NBA career? Hint

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who was the Houston Rockets' head coach in the 1990-1991 season? Hint

Rick Adelman

Jeff Van Gundy

Tom Nissalke

Don Chaney

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Question 12 of 15

12. The Memphis Grizzlies selected which of these players 4th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft? Hint

Rudy Gay

Mike Conley, Jr.

O.J. Mayo

Zach Randolph

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which team lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1982 NBA Finals? Hint

Boston Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers

Chicago Bulls

New York Knicks

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Question 14 of 15

14. LeBron James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the second seed in the Eastern Conference in the 2006-07 season as they finished with how many wins? Hint

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which two teams played in the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals and how many games were played in the series? Hint

Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, 4 games

Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, 7 games

Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers, 7 games

Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers, 4 games

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 20 years in the league, which teams did he play for?

Answer: Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is known as one of the best centers in the history of the NBA, scoring 38,387 total points in his entire career. He played six seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks from 1969-1975 before joining the L.A. Lakers to play 14 seasons until he retired in 1989.

2. Which two teams played against each other in the 1997 NBA Finals?

Answer: Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz

In the 1997 NBA Finals, the Chicago Bulls squared off with the Utah Jazz, as the Bulls won the championship after beating Utah four games to two. Michael Jordan was named the Finals MVP. It was also Chicago's fifth title in franchise history.

3. In 1962, the Warriors moved to San Francisco from what city?

Answer: Philadelphia

The Warriors started out in the league as the Philadelphia Warriors in 1946 until relocating to the Bay Area in 1962, specifically San Francisco, CA.

4. John Stockton played for one team in his entire career.

Answer: True

John Stockton played 19 seasons in the NBA only for one team: the Utah Jazz. He was drafted in 1984 by the Utah Jazz with the 16th pick in the 1st round.

5. How many different teams did Gary Payton play for in his career?

Answer: 5

Gary Payton played 17 seasons in the NBA from 1990-2007, playing for 5 different teams: Seattle SuperSonics, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Miami Heat.

6. Who was the first overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft?

Answer: Elton Brand

The first overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft was Elton Brand selected by the Chicago Bulls. He attended Duke University for college basketball.

7. The Western Conference won the 2008 NBA All-Star game.

Answer: False

The Eastern Conference had beaten the Western Conference in the 2008 NBA All-Star Game by a final score of 134-128. The All-Star Game was held in New Orleans, LA.

8. Who was the 1988 All-Star Game MVP?

Answer: Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan was named 1988 All-Star Game MVP after the Eastern Conference beat the Western Conference 133-138. The game was held in Chicago, IL, and was played on February 7, 1988.

9. Who eliminated the Atlanta Hawks in the 2010 NBA Playoffs?

Answer: Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks with a series sweep in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 4-3, in the first round before being swept by Orlando.

10. How many NBA Championships did Bill Russell win in his NBA career?

Answer: 11

Bill Russell played for the Boston Celtics for 13 years, winning an NBA Championship in 11 of them. The only two years he missed an NBA Championship was the 1957-1958 NBA season and the 1966-1967 NBA season. These 11 championships included 8 in a row from 1959-1966.

11. Who was the Houston Rockets' head coach in the 1990-1991 season?

Answer: Don Chaney

In the 1990-1991 NBA season, the Houston Rockets' head coach was Don Chaney, who had coached them for 4 years from 1988-1992 until Rudy Tomjanovich took over.

12. The Memphis Grizzlies selected which of these players 4th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft?

Answer: Mike Conley, Jr.

In the 2007 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies drafted Michael Conley 4th overall, behind Greg Oden, Kevin Durant, and Al Horford.

13. Which team lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1982 NBA Finals?

Answer: Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1982 NBA Finals, four games to two. Magic Johnson was named Finals MVP.

14. LeBron James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the second seed in the Eastern Conference in the 2006-07 season as they finished with how many wins?

Answer: 50

LeBron James finished the 2006-07 NBA season averaging around 27 points per game with the Cleveland Cavaliers. They finished second in the east with 50 wins and 32 losses. The Cavaliers then made it to the 2007 NBA Finals in the postseason, but failed to capture the championship title after the San Antonio Spurs swept them in 4 games.

15. Which two teams played in the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals and how many games were played in the series?

Answer: Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, 7 games

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat faced each other in the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals. The Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals after beating Boston in 7 games. The Heat went on to win the NBA Championship, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 4-1.

Source: Author Elderlywand

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