The Ultimate Basketball Quiz For Beginners!

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    Which player's beard has been featured on T-shirts and in songs?

    • Chandler Parsons
    • Bradley Beal
    • James Harden
    • Klay Thompson
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Basketball traces its roots back to the late 1800s in Massachusetts, and the net was not a net but fruit baskets which has their bottoms removed after some years later. There is much that you come to appreciate about the game if you look into its history. Take this ultimate basketball quiz for beginners and get to learn more about basketball history.

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  • 2. 

    Which NBA player has trademarked his unibrow?

    • Brandon Knight

    • Kenneth Faried

    • Anthony Davis

    • Bradley Beal

    Correct Answer
    A. Anthony Davis
    Explanation
    Anthony Davis is the correct answer because he is known for his distinctive unibrow and has actually trademarked it. This means that he has exclusive rights to use his unibrow commercially, preventing others from using it for their own purposes without his permission. This shows that Anthony Davis takes pride in his unique physical feature and recognizes its value in terms of branding and marketing.

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  • 3. 

    Kyrie Irving was born in what country?

    • Australia

    • China

    • Portugal

    • Mexico

    Correct Answer
    A. Australia
    Explanation
    Kyrie Irving was born in Australia. This can be inferred from the given options where Australia is listed as one of the countries.

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  • 4. 

    Which NBA player's father Mychal played in the NBA?

    • Chandler Parsons

    • Ricky Rubio

    • Klay Thompson

    • Kemba Walker

    Correct Answer
    A. Klay Thompson
    Explanation
    Klay Thompson's father, Mychal Thompson, played in the NBA.

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  • 5. 

    Which NBA star's middle name is Bean?

    • Carmelo Anthony

    • Ray Allen

    • Kobe Bryant

    • Pau Gasol

    Correct Answer
    A. Kobe Bryant
    Explanation
    Kobe Bryant's middle name is Bean.

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  • 6. 

    Tyson Chandler was traded to which team in 2014?

    • Memphis Grizzlies

    • Denver Nuggets

    • Dallas Mavericks

    • San Antonio Spurs

    Correct Answer
    A. Dallas Mavericks
    Explanation
    In 2014, Tyson Chandler was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.

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  • 7. 

    Which NBA player was born in Brazil?

    • Charlie Villanueva

    • Nene

    • Al Horford

    • Joel Anthony

    Correct Answer
    A. Nene
    Explanation
    Nene is the correct answer because he was born in São Carlos, Brazil. He is a professional basketball player who has played in the NBA for several teams, including the Denver Nuggets and the Houston Rockets. Nene's birthplace in Brazil makes him the only player among the given options who was born in the country.

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  • 8. 

    Which Spanish NBA player was born in the Congo?

    • Serge Ibaka

    • Raul Lopez

    • Marc Gasol

    • Rudy Fernandez

    Correct Answer
    A. Serge Ibaka
    Explanation
    Serge Ibaka is the correct answer because he was born in the Republic of Congo and later became a Spanish citizen. He is known for his successful career in the NBA, playing for teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors, and Los Angeles Clippers. Ibaka's Congolese heritage and Spanish citizenship make him the Spanish NBA player who was born in the Congo.

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  • 9. 

    Which NBA player was arrested twice in April of 2014?

    • Tyson Chandler

    • Brook Lopez

    • Dante Cunningham

    • James Harden

    Correct Answer
    A. Dante Cunningham
    Explanation
    Dante Cunningham was arrested twice in April of 2014. The question asks for the NBA player who experienced this occurrence, and the correct answer is Dante Cunningham.

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  • 10. 

    Which college did Paul George attend?

    • Fresno State

    • Indiana

    • UNLV

    • California

    Correct Answer
    A. Fresno State
    Explanation
    Paul George attended Fresno State for college.

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  • 11. 

    Which team hired Jason Kidd as their head coach in 2014?

    • Milwaukee Bucks

    • Utah Jazz

    • Brooklyn Nets

    • Toronto Raptors

    Correct Answer
    A. Milwaukee Bucks
    Explanation
    In 2014, Jason Kidd was hired as the head coach by the Milwaukee Bucks.

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  • 12. 

    Which player started the "Four Bar Friday" social media trend?

    • Damian Lillard

    • Derrick Rose

    • Michael Carter-Williams

    • Tyreke Evans

    Correct Answer
    A. Damian Lillard
    Explanation
    Damian Lillard started the "Four Bar Friday" social media trend.

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  • 13. 

    Which NBA player dated Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy?

    • David Lee

    • Russell Westbrook

    • Andre Drummond

    • Dwight Howard

    Correct Answer
    A. Andre Drummond
    Explanation
    Andre Drummond is the correct answer because he dated Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy.

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  • 14. 

    Which NBA player's uncle was in the Beach Boys?

    • Kyrie Irving

    • Stephen Holt

    • James Jones

    • Kevin Love

    Correct Answer
    A. Kevin Love
    Explanation
    Kevin Love's uncle is Mike Love, who is a member of the Beach Boys. Therefore, Kevin Love is the NBA player whose uncle was in the Beach Boys.

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  • 15. 

    Charlie Villanueva was born in which Caribbean country?

    • Jamaica

    • Cuba

    • Dominican Republic

    • Barbados

    Correct Answer
    A. Dominican Republic
    Explanation
    Charlie Villanueva was born in the Dominican Republic.

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  • 16. 

    Harrison Barnes played for which college?

    • UCLA

    • Baylor

    • Utah

    • North Carolina

    Correct Answer
    A. North Carolina
    Explanation
    Harrison Barnes played for North Carolina in college.

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  • 17. 

    Matt Bonner has a blog about what food stuff?

    • Vegetables

    • Cheese

    • Sandwiches

    • Candy

    Correct Answer
    A. Sandwiches
    Explanation
    Matt Bonner has a blog about sandwiches. The blog is called: The Sandwich Hunter: The Quest for the Hoagie Grail. 

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  • 18. 

    Steve Novak was traded to which team in 2014?

    • Chicago Bulls

    • Golden State Warriors

    • Utah Jazz

    • Dallas Mavericks

    Correct Answer
    A. Utah Jazz
    Explanation
    In 2014, Steve Novak was traded to the Utah Jazz.

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  • 19. 

    Which Bulls star has a stake in Giordano's Pizzeria?

    • Aaron Brooks

    • Taj Gibson

    • Derrick Rose

    • Tony Snell

    Correct Answer
    A. Derrick Rose
    Explanation
    Derrick Rose is the correct answer because he has a stake in Giordano's Pizzeria.

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  • 20. 

    Who did Foot Locker call the "nicest player in the NBA"?

    • Tony Parker

    • Blake Griffin

    • Kevin Durant

    • Brandon Knight

    Correct Answer
    A. Kevin Durant
    Explanation
    Kevin Durant is called the "nicest player in the NBA" by Foot Locker.

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  • 21. 

    Which NBA player drew a 20-game suspension in April 2014?

    • Andrew Bogut

    • Goran Dragic

    • Nick Calathes

    • Kyle Korver

    Correct Answer
    A. Nick Calathes
    Explanation
    Nick Calathes drew a 20-game suspension in April 2014.

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  • 22. 

    Which college did Terrence Ross play for?

    • Arizona

    • California

    • Oregon

    • Washington

    Correct Answer
    A. Washington
    Explanation
    Terrence Ross played for University of Washington.

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  • 23. 

    Who became President of the NBA Players Association in 2013?

    • Ramon Sessions

    • Zach Randolph

    • Kobe Bryant

    • Chris Paul

    Correct Answer
    A. Chris Paul
    Explanation
    Chris Paul became President of the NBA Players Association in 2013. He was elected to this position by his fellow NBA players to represent their interests and advocate for their rights. As President, Paul played a crucial role in negotiating the collective bargaining agreement between the players and the league. He also worked towards improving player working conditions, increasing player benefits, and promoting social justice initiatives within the NBA. Paul's leadership and dedication to the players' union made him the ideal choice for the position in 2013.

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  • 24. 

    Joe Johnson went to high school and college in which state?

    • California

    • Indiana

    • Pennsylvania

    • Arkansas

    Correct Answer
    A. Arkansas
    Explanation
    Joe Johnson went to high school and college in Arkansas.

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  • 25. 

    Which European country does Nikola Vucevic represent?

    • Montenegro

    • Ireland

    • Andorra

    • France

    Correct Answer
    A. Montenegro
    Explanation
    Nikola Vucevic is from Montenegro. Montenegro is a country located in Southeastern Europe. Vucevic is a professional basketball player who represents Montenegro in international competitions.

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  • 26. 

    Which NBA player majored in religion at Wake Forest?

    • Jeff Teague

    • Gerald Green

    • Ryan Anderson

    • Luke Bonner

    Correct Answer
    A. Jeff Teague
    Explanation
    Jeff Teague is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who attended Wake Forest University. The question asks which NBA player majored in religion at Wake Forest, and since Teague is the only player who went to that university, it can be inferred that he is the one who majored in religion there.

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  • 27. 

    Tony Parker was born in which country?

    • Portugal

    • Switzerland

    • Belgium

    • Italy

    Correct Answer
    A. Belgium
    Explanation
    Tony Parker, the former professional basketball player, was born in Belgium. This can be inferred from the given options where Belgium is listed as one of the countries.

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  • 28. 

    Dion Waiters grew up in which American city?

    • Philadelphia

    • Rochester

    • Detroit

    • Houston

    Correct Answer
    A. Philadelphia
    Explanation
    Dion Waiters grew up in Philadelphia.

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  • 29. 

    What NBA player won the All Star MVP in 1984 and 1986?

    • Magic Johnson

    • Larry Bird

    • Isiah Thomas

    • Pete Maravich

    Correct Answer
    A. Larry Bird
    Explanation
    Larry Bird, a legendary basketball player, won the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in both 1984 and 1986. Bird was a key figure in the Boston Celtics during the 1980s and is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players in history.

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  • 30. 

    The Nuggets traded Anthony Randolph to which team in 2014?

    • Houston Rockets

    • Atlanta Hawks

    • Chicago Bulls

    • New Orleans Pelicans

    Correct Answer
    A. Chicago Bulls
    Explanation
    In 2014, the Nuggets traded Anthony Randolph to the Chicago Bulls.

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Danielle Shafer |Basketball Coach |
Danielle Shafer holds a Master's degree in Marketing from the University of Nottingham and a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management and Coaching from Urbana University. With a passion for sports education and community involvement, she volunteered at Special Olympics events from January 2012 to teach basketball and directed camps like the Wayne High School Basketball Camp in May 2012.

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