FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

NBA History | 20 Question Sports Multiple Choice Quiz

Let's see how much you know about the NBA!

A multiple-choice quiz by just1234. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
just1234

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
79,077

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
10 / 20

Plays
4252

Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (5/20), Guest 168 (8/20), Guest 158 (16/20).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 20

1. Which team did Brian Shaw never play for in the first 13 seasons of his career? Hint

Golden State Warriors

Utah Jazz

Portland Blazers

Boston Celtics

NEXT>

Question 2 of 20

2. How many points did Michael Jordan average in the 1990-91 season? Hint

30.1

31.5

30.4

NEXT>

Question 3 of 20

3. In what arena did the Memphis Grizzlies play in the 2001-2002 season?

Answer: (One Word)

NEXT>

Question 4 of 20

4. When he surpassed Red Auerbach in 1995, who became the record holder for most career wins by a head coach? Hint

Lenny Wilkens

Don Nelson

Pat Riley

Phil Jackson

NEXT>

Question 5 of 20

5. When Magic Johnson retired in 1996, who had the most MVP awards? Hint

Larry Bird

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Magic Johnson

Julius Erving

NEXT>

Question 6 of 20

6. Who hit the game winning basket in game 5 of the 1999 NBA finals for the Spurs? Hint

Avery Johnson

David Robinson

Tim Duncan

Sean Elliott

NEXT>

Question 7 of 20

7. When the Celtics defeated this team in the NBA Finals in 1986, they won their 16th NBA Championship. Who was the team? Hint

Houston

Los Angeles

Hawks

Warriors

NEXT>

Question 8 of 20

8. How many NBA titles has Bill Russell won as a player and a player only?

Answer: (number or numeral)

NEXT>

Question 9 of 20

9. Who had that miraculous shot in game 5 of the 1976 NBA finals to force the game into triple overtime against the Celtics? Hint

Paul Westphal

Gar Heard

John Havlicek

Dave Cowens

NEXT>

Question 10 of 20

10. Which NBA basketball player was known as Mr. Clutch? Hint

Robert Horry

Kobe Bryant

Michael Jordan

Jerry West

NEXT>

Question 11 of 20

11. In 2003 he established the record for most three point field goals made in a game by making 12. Who is he? Hint

Kobe Bryant

Brian Shaw

Joe Dumars

Dennis Scott

NEXT>

Question 12 of 20

12. Who established a record for most assists in a game in 1990-91? Hint

Kevin Porter

John Stockton

Bob Cousy

Scott Skiles

NEXT>

Question 13 of 20

13. In 1973 this player set a record for the most blocks in a game. Who is he? Hint

Elmore Smith

Bill Russell

Manute Bol

Wilt Chamberlain

NEXT>

Question 14 of 20

14. Who pulled down 55 rebounds in one game, establishing a new record for most rebounds in a game? Hint

George Mikan

Bill Russell

Wilt Chamberlain

Walt Frazier

NEXT>

Question 15 of 20

15. Who was the first ever player to receive NBA most improved player award? Hint

Kevin Johnson

Dale Ellis

Alvin Robertson

Rony Seikaly

NEXT>

Question 16 of 20

16. Who blocked Kevin Johnson of the Suns in game 6 of the 1993 NBA Finals to give the Bulls the 3-peat? Hint

Michael Jordan

Horace Grant

Scottie Pippen

Dennis Rodman

NEXT>

Question 17 of 20

17. What is the name of the trophy given to the coach of the year? Hint

Lenny Wilkins Trophy

Red Auerbach Trophy

Phil Jackson Trophy

Bill Russell Trophy

NEXT>

Question 18 of 20

18. Who was the first ever rookie of the year? Hint

Ray Felix

Don Meineke

Bob Pettit

Maurice Stokes

NEXT>

Question 19 of 20

19. What is Peja Stojakovic's real first name?

Answer: (One Word ... spelling counts)

NEXT>

Question 20 of 20

20. Which former NBA player was nicknamed the 'Pistol'?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Dec 20 2024 : Guest 50: 5/20
Dec 19 2024 : Guest 168: 8/20
Oct 29 2024 : Guest 158: 16/20

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which team did Brian Shaw never play for in the first 13 seasons of his career?

Answer: Utah Jazz

Also played for Sixers, Lakers, Magic, and the Heat.

2. How many points did Michael Jordan average in the 1990-91 season?

Answer: 31.5

Led the league and won MVP.

3. In what arena did the Memphis Grizzlies play in the 2001-2002 season?

Answer: The Pyramid

They used to play in the Grand Motors Place.

4. When he surpassed Red Auerbach in 1995, who became the record holder for most career wins by a head coach?

Answer: Lenny Wilkens

One championship in 1979 with Seattle. He won his 939th victory on January 6th, 1995.

5. When Magic Johnson retired in 1996, who had the most MVP awards?

Answer: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem had won it 6 times.

6. Who hit the game winning basket in game 5 of the 1999 NBA finals for the Spurs?

Answer: Avery Johnson

That clinched San Antonio's victory over the Knicks and their first ever NBA title.

7. When the Celtics defeated this team in the NBA Finals in 1986, they won their 16th NBA Championship. Who was the team?

Answer: Houston

8. How many NBA titles has Bill Russell won as a player and a player only?

Answer: 9

He won two more as a coach-player.

9. Who had that miraculous shot in game 5 of the 1976 NBA finals to force the game into triple overtime against the Celtics?

Answer: Gar Heard

Played for the Suns, who ended up losing the game too.

10. Which NBA basketball player was known as Mr. Clutch?

Answer: Jerry West

The other three wouldn't be a bad guess, but he did hit that halfcourt shot to force overtime.

11. In 2003 he established the record for most three point field goals made in a game by making 12. Who is he?

Answer: Kobe Bryant

The previous record was held by Dennis Scott who hit 11.

12. Who established a record for most assists in a game in 1990-91?

Answer: Scott Skiles

He gave up 30 assists two days before 1991: Orlando vs Denver on December 30th, 1990.

13. In 1973 this player set a record for the most blocks in a game. Who is he?

Answer: Elmore Smith

17 against Portland and he played for the Lakers that year.

14. Who pulled down 55 rebounds in one game, establishing a new record for most rebounds in a game?

Answer: Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt pulled down 55 during the 1960 season.

15. Who was the first ever player to receive NBA most improved player award?

Answer: Alvin Robertson

In 1986 when he played for the Spurs.

16. Who blocked Kevin Johnson of the Suns in game 6 of the 1993 NBA Finals to give the Bulls the 3-peat?

Answer: Horace Grant

Also had the game winning assist to Paxson who hit the three.

17. What is the name of the trophy given to the coach of the year?

Answer: Red Auerbach Trophy

He coached nine of the Celtics' amazing 11 titles in 13 years run, a record for a head coach at the time.

18. Who was the first ever rookie of the year?

Answer: Don Meineke

1953, averaged 10.8 points per game for the Ft. Wayne Pistons.

19. What is Peja Stojakovic's real first name?

Answer: Predrag

In 2005, he played for the Sacramento Kings.

20. Which former NBA player was nicknamed the 'Pistol'?

Answer: Pete Maravich

He played for Atlanta Hawks (1970-74), New Orleans Jazz (1974-79), Utah Jazz (1979-80) and Boston Celtics (1979-80).

Source: Author just1234

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor gtho4 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.