NBA Players Quiz
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A non-complicated quiz based on NBA players!
- 1.
Before the Grizzlies were in Memphis what were they called?
- A.
Memphis Jazz
- B.
Vancouver Grizzlies
- C.
Buffalo Braves
- D.
Utah Jazz
Correct Answer
B. Vancouver Grizzlies -
- 2.
Who finished second in the Rookie of the Year voting the year LeBron James won it?
- A.
Carmelo Anthony
- B.
Darko Milicic
- C.
Dwyane Wade
- D.
Kevin Durant
Correct Answer
A. Carmelo Anthony -
- 3.
How many times has Shaquille O'Neal won Defensive Player of the Year?
- A.
Three
- B.
Four
- C.
Zero
- D.
Seven
Correct Answer
C. Zero -
- 4.
Who was accused of sexual assault after having sex with a hotel employee in Edwards, Colorado in 2003?
- A.
Baron Davis
- B.
Tracy McGrady
- C.
Kobe Bryant
- D.
Chris Bosh
Correct Answer
C. Kobe Bryant -
- 5.
Who was the first draft pick in the 2003-04 season?
- A.
LeBron James
- B.
Dwyane Wade
- C.
Chris Bosh
- D.
Carmelo Anthony
Correct Answer
A. LeBron James -
- 6.
The first American of Chinese or Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA was which player?
- A.
Jeremy Lin
- B.
Sun Yue
- C.
Rex Walters
- D.
Yi Jianlian
Correct Answer
A. Jeremy Lin -
- 7.
During the time Tony Parker was married to Eva Longoria he played for which NBA team?
- A.
Dallas Mavericks
- B.
Utah Jazz
- C.
San Antonio Spurs
- D.
Houston Rockets
Correct Answer
C. San Antonio Spurs -
- 8.
In 2011 Ron Artest legally changed his name to what?
- A.
Metta World Peace
- B.
Nate World Order
- C.
Power2 The People
- D.
Wes The People
Correct Answer
A. Metta World Peace -
- 9.
Who joined Bob Pettit as the only four-time NBA All-Star Game MVP awardees after being named MVP in 2011?
- A.
LeBron James
- B.
Dwyane Wade
- C.
Kobe Bryant
- D.
Shaquille O╞Neal
Correct Answer
C. Kobe Bryant -
- 10.
Who notched four consecutive 50+ point games in the 2006-07 season?
- A.
Vince Carter
- B.
Kobe Bryant
- C.
LeBron James
- D.
Dirk Nowitzki
Correct Answer
B. Kobe Bryant -
- 11.
In 2006 who scored 81 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors, the second-highest total in league history?
- A.
Allen Iverson
- B.
LeBron James
- C.
Kobe Bryant
- D.
Kevin Durant
Correct Answer
C. Kobe Bryant -
- 12.
Which NBA player was nicknamed "The Iceman" because of his cool demeanor on the court?
- A.
Magic Johnson
- B.
Isiah Thomas
- C.
Larry Bird
- D.
George Gervin
Correct Answer
D. George Gervin -
- 13.
Who was selected as co-captain for the 2011 Knicks with Amar'e Stoudemire?
- A.
Wilson Chandler
- B.
Danilo Gallinari
- C.
Raymond Felton
- D.
Jeremy Lin
Correct Answer
C. Raymond Felton -
- 14.
Who was involved in the three way trade that brought Carmelo Anthony to the Knicks?
- A.
Tracy McGrady
- B.
Nate Robinson
- C.
Wilson Chandler
- D.
Zach Randolph
Correct Answer
C. Wilson Chandler -
- 15.
What season was Shawn Marion's first NBA season?
- A.
39295
- B.
1999-00
- C.
37712
- D.
1996-97
Correct Answer
B. 1999-00 -
- 16.
What is Ray Allen's real name?
- A.
Ray Ray Allen
- B.
Walter Ray Allen
- C.
Rollie Raymond Allen
- D.
Ray Allenowitz
Correct Answer
B. Walter Ray Allen -
- 17.
Which NBA star's family refers to him as "Miracle Child" as his mother miscarried many times before he was born?
- A.
Magic Johnson
- B.
Dwight Howard
- C.
LeBron James
- D.
Ray Allen
Correct Answer
B. Dwight Howard -
- 18.
What was one reason Tim Duncan quite swimming and took up playing basketball?
- A.
Fear Of Sharks In The Ocean
- B.
He Was A Bad Swimmer
- C.
His Mom Made Him Do it
- D.
Make More Money
Correct Answer
A. Fear Of Sharks In The Ocean -
- 19.
As the result of a brawl between the Knicks and Nuggets in 2006, Carmelo Anthony was suspended how many games?
- A.
5 Games
- B.
35 Games
- C.
1 Game
- D.
15 Games
Correct Answer
D. 15 Games -
- 20.
Which player made six three-pointers in the 2013 NBA Finals Game 7?
- A.
Shane Battier
- B.
Tony Parker
- C.
Mike Miller
- D.
Danny Green
Correct Answer
A. Shane Battier -
- 21.
How many points did LeBron James score in Game seven of the 2013 NBA Finals?
- A.
44 Points
- B.
51 Points
- C.
37 Points
- D.
22 Points
Correct Answer
C. 37 Points -
- 22.
What number does Chicago Bulls All-Star guard Derrick Rose wear?
- A.
11
- B.
44
- C.
1
- D.
23
Correct Answer
C. 1 -
- 23.
Which team was undefeated in the first two rounds of the 2012 playoffs?
- A.
New York Knicks
- B.
Boston Celtics
- C.
San Antonio Spurs
- D.
OKC Thunder
Correct Answer
C. San Antonio Spurs -
- 24.
What team did Bill Walton finish his career with?
- A.
Boston Celtics
- B.
Golden State Warriors
- C.
LA Lakers
- D.
New York Knicks
Correct Answer
A. Boston Celtics -
- 25.
What TV commentator is known for saying, "Throw it down, big man! Throw it down!"?
- A.
Steve "Snapper" Jones
- B.
Marv Albert
- C.
Charles Barkley
- D.
Bill Walton
Correct Answer
D. Bill Walton -
- 26.
When the Detroit Pistons won the 2003-04 NBA title which member of the team was the finals MVP?
- A.
Tayshaun Prince
- B.
Rasheed Wallace
- C.
Chauncey Billups
- D.
Ben Wallace
Correct Answer
C. Chauncey Billups -
- 27.
The VH1 reality series "La La's Full Court Wedding" and "La La's Full Court Life" featured which basketball player?
- A.
Paul Pierce
- B.
Dwight Howard
- C.
Carmelo Anthony
- D.
Chris Bosh
Correct Answer
C. Carmelo Anthony -
- 28.
Who was the first active male athlete from a major American professional team sport to publicly come out as gay in 2013?
- A.
Rajon Rondo
- B.
Pau Gasol
- C.
Ray Allen
- D.
Jason Collins
Correct Answer
D. Jason Collins -
- 29.
Which team did Shaquille O'Neal finish his NBA career with, in the 2010-11 season?
- A.
Miami Heat
- B.
Cleveland Cavaliers
- C.
Los Angeles Lakers
- D.
Boston Celtics
Correct Answer
D. Boston Celtics -
- 30.
A winner of the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, who starred in the children's film "Thunderstruck" in 2012?
- A.
Derrick Rose
- B.
Kevin Durant
- C.
Tyreke Evans
- D.
Brandon Roy
Correct Answer
B. Kevin Durant -
- 31.
What number draft pick was Manu Ginobili selected?
- A.
7th Overall Pick
- B.
57th Overall Pick
- C.
13th Overall Pick
- D.
4th Overall Pick
Correct Answer
B. 57th Overall Pick -
- 32.
In the 2003-04 season who became the first rookie to lead a playoff team in scoring since David Robinson in 1989-90?
- A.
Carmelo Anthony
- B.
Jason Kidd
- C.
Dwyane Wade
- D.
Kirk Hinrich
Correct Answer
A. Carmelo Anthony -
- 33.
In 2004-05 who became the first player straight out of high school to start all 82 games in his rookie season?
- A.
Dwight Howard
- B.
Andre Iguodala
- C.
Emeka Okafor
- D.
Ben Gordon
Correct Answer
A. Dwight Howard -
- 34.
What player was chosen #1 in the 1983 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets?
- A.
Hakeem Olajuwon
- B.
James Worthy
- C.
Michael Jordan
- D.
Ralph Sampson
Correct Answer
D. Ralph Sampson -
- 35.
Who won the NBA MVP award for the 1972-73 season playing for the Boston Celtics?
- A.
Bill Russell
- B.
Dave Cowens
- C.
Bill Walton
- D.
Bob McAdoo
Correct Answer
B. Dave Cowens -
- 36.
What player was the 2nd overall pick in the 1984 NBA draft by the Portland Trailblazers?
- A.
Alvin Robertson
- B.
Sam Bowie
- C.
Charles Barkley
- D.
Sam Perkins
Correct Answer
B. Sam Bowie -
- 37.
Who led the Chicago Bulls in scoring during the 1993-94 regular season?
- A.
B. J. Armstrong
- B.
Scottie Pippen
- C.
Horace Grant
- D.
Michael Jordan
Correct Answer
B. Scottie Pippen -
- 38.
Who was suspended for punching Louis Amundson in the jaw during a game on February 17, 2009?
- A.
Cuttino Mobley
- B.
Zach Randolph
- C.
Shawn Marion
- D.
J.R. Smith
Correct Answer
B. Zach Randolph -
- 39.
How many playoff games has Robert Horry appeared in?
- A.
100 Games
- B.
244 Games
- C.
644 Games
- D.
44 Games
Correct Answer
B. 244 Games -
- 40.
What number was retired by the Portland Trail Blazers for Bill Walton?
- A.
25
- B.
18
- C.
32
- D.
11
Correct Answer
C. 32 -
- 41.
What years did Bill Walton and his team win the NBA Finals?
- A.
1967, 1976
- B.
1987, 1990
- C.
1977, 1986
- D.
1984, 1986
Correct Answer
C. 1977, 1986 -
- 42.
Kyrie Irving, top pick in the 2011 NBA draft, was born in which country?
- A.
Australia
- B.
Nigeria
- C.
Canada
- D.
Australia
Correct Answer
D. Australia -
- 43.
In 2011, which Orlando Magic player appeared in a commercial for the video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3"?
- A.
Jason Richardson
- B.
Gilbert Arenas
- C.
Dwight Howard
- D.
Vince Carter
Correct Answer
C. Dwight Howard -
- 44.
Which first draft pick in 1997 aimed to make the 1992 Olympic Games as a member of the United States Swimming Team?
- A.
Michael Olowokandi
- B.
Elton Brand
- C.
Allen Iverson
- D.
Tim Duncan
Correct Answer
D. Tim Duncan -
- 45.
Which Indiana Pacers legend had to wear leg braces until he was four to correct a birth defect?
- A.
Reggie Miller
- B.
Austin Croshere
- C.
Jamaal Tinsley
- D.
Jermaine O'Neal
Correct Answer
A. Reggie Miller -
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