Quiz On NBA MVP: Trivia Games

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Step onto the court of knowledge with our Quiz on NBA MVP: Trivia Games! This engaging quiz challenges your understanding of the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award, a prestigious honor given to the league's standout performers.

With these engaging multiple-choice questions, you'll dive into the history, records, and unforgettable moments of MVP winners. From legendary players like Michael Jordan to recent stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, this NBA MVP Quiz covers various eras of basketball greatness. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious about basketball, this quiz offers a fun and informative way to test your NBA MVP knowledge!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who won the NBA MVP Award for the 2019-2020 season?

    • A.

      LeBron James

    • B.

      Giannis Antetokounmpo

    • C.

      James Harden

    • D.

      Kawhi Leonard

    Correct Answer
    B. Giannis Antetokounmpo
    Explanation
    Giannis Antetokounmpo won back to back MVP awards in 2018–19 and 2019–20. He became the first player to win League MVP and the NBA Most Improved Player award.

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  • 2. 

    How many times did Michael Jordan won the MVP Award till 2023?

    • A.

      3

    • B.

      4

    • C.

      5

    • D.

      6

    Correct Answer
    C. 5
    Explanation
    American basketball player Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six National Basketball Association (NBA) championships (1991–93, 1996–98). He was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) five times (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998) and was also named Defensive Player of the Year in 1988.

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  • 3. 

    Who was the youngest player ever to win the MVP Award?

    • A.

      LeBron James

    • B.

      Derrick Rose

    • C.

      Kobe Bryant

    • D.

      Magic Johnson

    Correct Answer
    B. Derrick Rose
    Explanation
    On May 3, Rose was named the NBA Most Valuable Player, joining Jordan as the only players to receive the award in Chicago Bulls history. At 22 years and 6 months old, Rose also became the youngest player to receive the award (Wes Unseld, formerly the youngest MVP, won the award in 1968–69 at age 23 years, 2 months).

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  • 4. 

    Which player won the MVP Award in two different decades?

    • A.

      Tim Duncan

    • B.

      LeBron James

    • C.

      Shaquille O'Neal

    • D.

      Larry Bird

    Correct Answer
    B. LeBron James
    Explanation
    LeBron James is a four-time NBA MVP, while playing for the Heat in 2012 and 2013

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  • 5. 

    Who was the first non-American player to win the MVP Award?

    • A.

      Dirk Nowitzki

    • B.

      Steve Nash

    • C.

      Hakeem Olajuwon

    • D.

      Yao Ming

    Correct Answer
    C. Hakeem Olajuwon
    Explanation
    The Houston Rockets franchise had never won a championship before, and their decision to draft Olajuwon over Michael Jordan finally paid off in 1994. Hakeem led them to the title, becoming the first foreign player to win Finals MVP in the process and making history.

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  • 6. 

    Which team has had the most MVP Award winners?

    • A.

      Los Angeles Lakers

    • B.

      Chicago Bulls

    • C.

      Boston Celtics

    • D.

      Golden State Warriors

    Correct Answer
    A. Los Angeles Lakers
    Explanation
    The Los Angeles Lakers have had several players win the MVP Award, including Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Shaquille O'Neal, among others.

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  • 7. 

    Who won the MVP Award for the 2017-2018 season?

    • A.

      Russell Westbrook

    • B.

      James Harden

    • C.

      LeBron James

    • D.

      Kevin Durant

    Correct Answer
    B. James Harden
    Explanation
    James Harden of the Houston Rockets won the MVP Award for the 2017-2018 NBA season, leading the league in scoring.

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  • 8. 

    Which player has won the MVP Award the most times?

    • A.

      Michael Jordan

    • B.

      LeBron James

    • C.

      Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    • D.

      Magic Johnson

    Correct Answer
    C. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Explanation
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won the MVP Award six times during his career, the most by any player in NBA history.

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  • 9. 

    Who was the first player to win the MVP Award?

    • A.

      Bill Russell

    • B.

      Bob Pettit

    • C.

      Wilt Chamberlain

    • D.

      Jerry West

    Correct Answer
    B. Bob Pettit
    Explanation
    Bob Pettit was the first player to win the MVP Award in the 1955-1956 season.

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  • 10. 

    Who is the only player to win the MVP Award while playing for a losing team?

    • A.

      Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    • B.

      Allen Iverson

    • C.

      Charles Barkley

    • D.

      Kobe Bryant

    Correct Answer
    A. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Explanation
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won the MVP Award for the 1975-1976 season while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, who had a losing record that season.

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  • 11. 

    Which player won back-to-back MVP Awards twice?

    • A.

      Tim Duncan

    • B.

      Steve Nash

    • C.

      LeBron James

    • D.

      Larry Bird

    Correct Answer
    C. LeBron James
    Explanation
    LeBron James won back-to-back MVP Awards in the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 seasons, and again in the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 seasons.

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  • 12. 

    Who was the first guard to win the MVP Award?

    • A.

      Magic Johnson

    • B.

      Oscar Robertson

    • C.

      Michael Jordan

    • D.

      Jerry West

    Correct Answer
    B. Oscar Robertson
    Explanation
    Oscar Robertson was the first guard to win the MVP Award, achieving this honor in the 1963-1964 season.

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  • 13. 

    Who won the MVP Award for the 2015-2016 season?

    • A.

      Stephen Curry

    • B.

      LeBron James

    • C.

      Kevin Durant

    • D.

      Kawhi Leonard

    Correct Answer
    A. Stephen Curry
    Explanation
    Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors won the MVP Award for the 2015-2016 season, becoming the first player in NBA history to be voted MVP by unanimous decision.

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  • 14. 

    Which player won the MVP Award in his rookie season?

    • A.

      Larry Bird

    • B.

      Magic Johnson

    • C.

      Michael Jordan

    • D.

      Wilt Chamberlain

    Correct Answer
    D. Wilt Chamberlain
    Explanation
    Wilt Chamberlain won the MVP Award in his rookie season (1959-1960), a feat that has not been replicated since.

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  • 15. 

    Who is the only player to win the MVP Award four times in five years?

    • A.

      Michael Jordan

    • B.

      LeBron James

    • C.

      Bill Russell

    • D.

      Larry Bird

    Correct Answer
    B. LeBron James
    Explanation
    LeBron James stands as the sole player to secure the MVP Award four times within a five-year period. In a remarkable feat, he achieved this accolade twice consecutively, a distinction shared only with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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