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NBA Superstars Trivia Quiz

Here's your chance to test your knowledge in NBA history.

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

Author
hjoker

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
121,715

Updated
Feb 22 22

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
4138

Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (10/15), Guest 174 (7/15), Guest 174 (7/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What pick was Michael Jordan in the 1984 NBA draft? Hint

1st

11th

2nd

3rd

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Question 2 of 15

2. How many games did the Philadelphia 76ers win in the 1989-90 NBA season? Hint

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was Patrick Ewing's highest scoring average? Hint

22.8

28.6

31.4

24.5

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who was the NBA MVP of the 1992-93 season? Hint

Hakeem Olajuwan

Michael Jordan

Charles Barkley

Karl Malone

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Question 5 of 15

5. How many points did Shaquille O'Neal score in his first NBA game? Hint

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which of the following did Michael Jordan wear in addition of number 23? Hint

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which player scored 8 points in approximately 8 seconds against the New York Knicks?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 8 of 15

8. In which country did Kobe Bryant spend some of his childhood? Hint

France

United Kingdom

India

Italy

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of these four NBA players was NOT on the first Dream Team? Hint

Chris Mullin

Patrick Ewing

Hakeem Olajuwan

John Stockton

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which two NBA teams retired Julius Erving's number? Hint

Knicks and Jazz

Celtics and Sixers

Lakers and Nets

Nets and Sixers

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who was coach of the year in the 1990-91 NBA season? Hint

Pat Riley

Don Chaney

Rudy Tomjanovich

Don Nelson

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who won the 1999-2000 Sixth Man Award? Hint

Aaron McKie

Rodney Rogers

Darrell Armstrong

John Starks

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Question 13 of 15

13. Shaquille O'Neal chose jersey number 33 in 2004 when he moved from the LA Lakers to Miami Heat.

True

False

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who was the NBA MVP of the 2000-01 NBA season? Hint

Tim Duncan

Allen Iverson

Jason Kidd

None of the Above

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Question 15 of 15

15. What was Michael Jordan's highest season scoring average? Hint

37.1

30.4

44.3

28.6

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What pick was Michael Jordan in the 1984 NBA draft?

Answer: 3rd

Although Michael Jordan did amazing in college, he was picked by the Chicago Bulls in the 3rd pick. Hakeem Olajuwan was 1st in the draft.

2. How many games did the Philadelphia 76ers win in the 1989-90 NBA season?

Answer: 53

The 76ers were 2nd in the Eastern Conference in the 89-90 NBA season.

3. What was Patrick Ewing's highest scoring average?

Answer: 28.6

Patrick averaged 28.6 points per game in the 89-90 NBA season. He also scored a career high-51 points that season.

4. Who was the NBA MVP of the 1992-93 season?

Answer: Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley became NBA MVP, but was stopped by Michael Jordan in the NBA FInals.

5. How many points did Shaquille O'Neal score in his first NBA game?

Answer: 12

Shaq averaged 23.4 points per game in his rookie season, yet scored only 12 points in his first game.

6. Which of the following did Michael Jordan wear in addition of number 23?

Answer: 45

Michael Jordan later returned to number 23.

7. Which player scored 8 points in approximately 8 seconds against the New York Knicks?

Answer: Reggie Miller

Reggie Miller got up two threes and sank in two free throws in 8.3 seconds.

8. In which country did Kobe Bryant spend some of his childhood?

Answer: Italy

Kobe Bryant spent eight years of his childhood in Italy, and he was fluent in Italian.

9. Which of these four NBA players was NOT on the first Dream Team?

Answer: Hakeem Olajuwan

Hakeem Olajuwan was picked in the next Dream Team.

10. Which two NBA teams retired Julius Erving's number?

Answer: Nets and Sixers

Julius Erving played for the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Nets (ABA).

11. Who was coach of the year in the 1990-91 NBA season?

Answer: Don Chaney

Don Chaney was the head coach of the New York Knicks in 2003.

12. Who won the 1999-2000 Sixth Man Award?

Answer: Rodney Rogers

Rodney Rogers went to the Boston Celtics, and then to the New Jersey Nets.

13. Shaquille O'Neal chose jersey number 33 in 2004 when he moved from the LA Lakers to Miami Heat.

Answer: False

Shaq was number 33 in college but had to switch to 32 in the Orlando Magic. Then, when he came to the Lakers, he had to switch to 34. He reverted to 32 in 2004 when he joined the Heat.

14. Who was the NBA MVP of the 2000-01 NBA season?

Answer: Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson led the Sixers to the NBA Finals that year, but was stopped by Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.

15. What was Michael Jordan's highest season scoring average?

Answer: 37.1

Jordan scored this average right after averaging one of his scoring lows-22.7 points per game.

Source: Author hjoker

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