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Engage with the Sports: Basketball Quiz to test your knowledge on NBA trivia, from famous player nicknames to historical team achievements. This quiz evaluates your familiarity with basketball legends and their iconic moments, enhancing your understanding of the sport.

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  • 2. 

    What's the name of the Toronto NBA franchise?

    • Grizzlies

    • Canucks

    • Maple Leafs

    • Raptors

    Correct Answer
    A. Raptors
  • 3. 

    What guard gained the NBA career assist record in 1995 and the career steals mark in 1996?

    • Magic Johnson

    • Isiah Thomas

    • Michael Jordan

    • John Stockton

    Correct Answer
    A. John Stockton
  • 4. 

    In the NBA, who is known by the nickname of "The Mailman"?

    • Karl Malone

    • David Robinson

    • Clyde Drexler

    • Patrick Ewing

    Correct Answer
    A. Karl Malone
  • 5. 

    Which NBA team won three straight titles between 1991 and 1993?

    • Houston Rockets

    • Orlando Magic

    • Chicago Bulls

    • Sacramento Kings

    Correct Answer
    A. Chicago Bulls
  • 6. 

    What team has Dennis Rodman not played for?

    • Detroit Pistons

    • Chicago Bulls

    • San Antonio Spurs

    • Washington Bullets

    Correct Answer
    A. Washington Bullets
  • 7. 

    What NBA star once had 55 rebounds in a game?

    • Dave Cowens

    • Willis Reed

    • Wilt Chamberlain

    • Dennis Rodman

    Correct Answer
    A. Wilt Chamberlain
  • 8. 

    Which coach compiled a career-record .837 NCAA basketball winning percentage at Long Beach St. and UNLV between 1969 and 1992?

    • Jerry Tarkanian

    • Eddie Sutton

    • Nolan Richardson

    • Don Haskins

    Correct Answer
    A. Jerry Tarkanian
  • 9. 

    Which NBA player was first known as "The Iceman"?

    • Riley Sims

    • Connie Hawkins

    • George Gervin

    • Jerry West

    Correct Answer
    A. George Gervin
  • 10. 

    Which of the following players is from Split, Croatia?

    • Toni Kukoc

    • Shawn Bradley

    • Bill Wennington

    • Luc Longley

    Correct Answer
    A. Toni Kukoc
  • 11. 

    For which college did Magic Johnson play basketball?

    • UCLA

    • Michigan State

    • USC

    • North Carolina

    Correct Answer
    A. Michigan State
  • 12. 

    Who was known as "Mr. Clutch"?

    • Ervin Johnson

    • Michael Jordan

    • Jerry West

    • Larry Bird

    Correct Answer
    A. Jerry West
  • 13. 

    What is Michael Jordan's career high in scoring?

    • 69

    • 86

    • 97

    • 55

    Correct Answer
    A. 69
  • 14. 

    What college did Michael Jordan play for?

    • UNLV

    • North Carolina State

    • UCLA

    • North Carolina

    Correct Answer
    A. North Carolina
  • 15. 

    Which one of these people has won the most NBA Championships?

    • Bill Russell

    • Wilt Chamberlain

    • Larry Bird

    • Michael Jordan

    Correct Answer
    A. Bill Russell
  • 16. 

    Which player has scored more points than Michael Jordan in their career?

    • Larry Bird

    • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    • Julius Irving

    • Magic Johnson

    Correct Answer
    A. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  • 17. 

    In which years did Michael Jordan play in the Olympics?

    • 1992

    • 1984

    • 1984, 1992

    • 1984, 1988

    Correct Answer
    A. 1984, 1992
  • 18. 

    Who was Michael Jordan's college coach?

    • Dean Smith

    • John Wooden

    • Pat Riley

    • Rick Pitino

    Correct Answer
    A. Dean Smith
  • 19. 

    Which one of the following players has a brother in the NBA?

    • David Robinson

    • Brad Lohaus

    • Willie Anderson

    • Patrick Ewing

    Correct Answer
    A. Willie Anderson
  • 20. 

    Which one of these players was not the first pick in the NBA Draft?

    • Patrick Ewing

    • Joe Smith

    • Hakeem Olajuwon

    • Michael Jordan

    Correct Answer
    A. Michael Jordan
  • 21. 

    What is Michael Jordan's cologne called?

    • The Man

    • Michael Jordan

    • The Game

    • The Spritz

    Correct Answer
    A. Michael Jordan
  • 22. 

    What is Michael Jordan's career playoff high in points? And what team was the legend playing against?

    • 55 - Orlando Magic In 1996

    • 69 - Cleveland Cavaliers In 1990

    • 45 - L.A. Lakers In 1987

    • 63 - Boston Celtics In 1986

    Correct Answer
    A. 63 - Boston Celtics In 1986
  • 23. 

    Which one of these players was not selected as one of the NBA's 50 Best Players at Gund Arena for the 1997 All-Star Game?

    • Earl Monroe

    • Alonzo Mourning

    • Scottie Pippen

    • George Gervin

    Correct Answer
    A. Alonzo Mourning
  • 24. 

    What former NBA player's nickname was "Big Country"?

    • Bill Walton

    • Karl Malone

    • Bryant Reeves

    • Bill Ostertag

    Correct Answer
    A. Bryant Reeves
  • 25. 

    In what year did Magic Johnson play on the Olympic "Dream Team"?

    • 1992

    • 1988

    • 1990

    • 1994

    Correct Answer
    A. 1992
  • 26. 

    In the '71/'72 season L.A. had a record shattering winning streak that was how long?

    • 28 Games

    • 33 Games

    • 25 Games

    • 30 Games

    Correct Answer
    A. 33 Games
  • 27. 

    Who did Dean Smith pass to become the coach with the most victories in college basketball history?

    • Rick Pitino

    • John Wooden

    • Adolph Rupp

    • Larry Brown

    Correct Answer
    A. Adolph Rupp
  • 28. 

    What college did the NBA's Gary Payton go to?

    • Moorehouse

    • UCLA

    • Oregon State

    • Kentucky

    Correct Answer
    A. Oregon State
  • 29. 

    Who is the only person on the Greatest 50 Players and Top 10 Coaches of all time?

    • Dave Cowens

    • Jerry Lucas

    • Lenny Wilkens

    • Phil Jackson

    Correct Answer
    A. Lenny Wilkens
  • 30. 

    What is Michael Jordan's middle name?

    • Jonathan

    • James

    • Jeffrey

    • Jeremiah

    Correct Answer
    A. Jeffrey

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