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Some Mixed NBA Trivia Quiz

Here are a few questions off the top of my head- see if they're inside yours.

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

Author
cohenwerty

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
75,261

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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2126

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these positions has Magic Johnson NOT played? Hint

Center

Small Forward

Power Forward

Point Guard

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many seasons did Michael Jordan play with the Bulls before coming out of retirement to the Wizards? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. In Jason Kidd's first 3 years with the Mavericks, what was the move most people associated him with? Hint

Baseball pass

Crossover dribble

Behind the back dribble

No-look pass

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following is not true concerning Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley? Hint

Both scored over 50 points in a game four times

Both considered one of the 50 best players of the first 50 years

Both inducted into the Hall of Fame

Both were drafted in the same year

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many NBA finals did Shaq play with the Orlando Magic? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 2002 playoffs, the Jazz made their ______th consecutive appearance in the playoffs.

Answer: (two digits)

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Question 7 of 10

7. How is the dunk 'Hammer and Nails' performed? Hint

Taking the ball in one hand, jumping, touching the top of the backboard with it, then jamming it into

Taking the ball in both hands, jumping, pumping the ball three times, then jamming it.

Putting the ball under your armpit, jumping and punching it through the hoop.

Taking the ballin one hand, pumping, passing it to the other hand, then slamming it in the hoop.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Technical foul king Rasheed Wallace began his career with which team? Hint

Boston

Portland

Washington

New York

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was not selected for the 1992 Dream Team? Hint

Scottie Pippen

Gary Payton

Chris Mullin

Christian Laettner

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which team was the first to ever average more than 100 points in a game? Hint

Lakers

Celtics

Sixers

Warriors

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these positions has Magic Johnson NOT played?

Answer: Small Forward

That's right- he never played small forward. He played center in a game in the '80 finals, power forward when he made his come-back after being diagnosed with aids, and point guard was his usual possition, but he never played small forward.

2. How many seasons did Michael Jordan play with the Bulls before coming out of retirement to the Wizards?

Answer: 13

Michael was a rookie in 19884 and played all 82 games with the Bulls that saw him average 28.2 points per game. His final season with the Bulls which closed the Phil Jackson era was in 1998 where he averaged 28.7 ppg.

3. In Jason Kidd's first 3 years with the Mavericks, what was the move most people associated him with?

Answer: Baseball pass

With the Mavericks open style of play, Kidd was usually associated with the Baseball Pass. He contributed to numerous assists.

4. Which of the following is not true concerning Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley?

Answer: Both scored over 50 points in a game four times

Both were voted one of the 50 best players of the first 50 years, and both were drafted in 1984. Jordan scored over 50 points in a game four times, while Sir Charles did it once.

5. How many NBA finals did Shaq play with the Orlando Magic?

Answer: 1

Shaq and the Magic made the Finals in 94-95, and were beaten. Shaquille then signed with the Lakers as a free-agent in 1996, and the rest is history.

6. In the 2002 playoffs, the Jazz made their ______th consecutive appearance in the playoffs.

Answer: 19

Nineteen playoff appearances in a row. In their 19th, they were beaten by the Sacramento Kings in 4 games.

7. How is the dunk 'Hammer and Nails' performed?

Answer: Putting the ball under your armpit, jumping and punching it through the hoop.

You take the ball under one armpit, jump, and punch the ball through the hoop with your other hand. Vince Carter made this move famous.

8. Technical foul king Rasheed Wallace began his career with which team?

Answer: Washington

His rookie season was in 1995 with Washington where he averaged 27.5 minutes per game with a point average of 10.1, and also was a 65% free thrower. The following season he was traded to the Trailblazers.

9. Who was not selected for the 1992 Dream Team?

Answer: Gary Payton

Payton wasn't selected for the '92 Dream team. The members of the team included Pippen, Jordan, Bird, Mullin, Laettner, Magic, Ewing, David Robinson, Karl Malone, John Stockton, Charles Barkley and Clyde Drexler. Laettner was the only player that did not play in the NBA at the time.

10. Which team was the first to ever average more than 100 points in a game?

Answer: Celtics

The Celtics were the first team to average more than 100 by averaging 101.3 in the 1954-1955 season. This was the same year that shot clock was introduced.

Source: Author cohenwerty

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