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1
The only point guard to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award is...
Gary Payton
Isiah Thomas
John Stockton
Joe Dumars
2
Which of the following former NBA centers was not selected no.1 in their NBA draft?
Yao Ming
Hakeem Olajuwon
Patrick Ewing
Wilt Chamberlain
3
Which of the following NBA players paved the way for players to be drafted out of high school?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Wilt Chamberlain
4
This player is the leads NCAA mens basketball scorer averaging 44 PPG and scoring 3,667 points.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Michael Jordan
Pete Maravich
George Gervin
5
Which 3 former NBA players make up the main cast of Inside the NBA on TNT?
Chris Webber, Rick Barry, Kenny Smith
Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal
Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Reggie Miller
Charles Barkley, Dennis Scott, Ernie Johnson
6
Which of the following players has not had a 60 pt. game?
LeBron James
Allen Iverson
Karl Malone
Shaquille O'Neal
7
Which of the following players has not had a 70 pt. game?
David Robinson
Michael Jordan
David Thompson
Elgin Baylor
8
Known as the greatest athlete ever, ____ was drafted into the NBA and NFL in 1984.
Jim Brown
Jim Thorpe
Bo Jackson
Carl Lewis
9
In the 2005-06 season, Larry Brown set a record, using the most starting lineups. He used ___.
34
42
28
56
10
Wilt Chamberlain has the record for most career 50pt games (118). What is the 2nd place record?
40
70
90
60
11
Dirk Nowitzki was drafted in 1998. Which NBA franchise drafted him?
Milwaukee Bucks
Phoenix Suns
Portland Trailblazers
Dallas Mavericks
12
There was a late 80s early 90s NBA trio known as Run TMC. Which team did this trio play for?
Golden State Warriors
Philadelphia 76ers
Portland Trailblazers
Los Angeles Lakers
13
The top 3 all time leading scorers in the NBA today are...
Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki, & Paul Pierce
Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan, & Kevin Garnett
Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, & LeBron James
Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki, & Tim Duncan
14
This former NBA player was leader of the only team to bring an NBA championship to the Hawks.
Dikembe Mutombo
Moses Malone
Dominique Wilkins
Bob Pettit
15
This former NBA player is the only player to win the Finals MVP Award as a rookie.
Larry Bird
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Wilt Chamberlain
Magic Johnson
16
Which of the following current players is in the top 10 for all time career assists?
Andre Miller
Rajon Rondo
Jason Terry
Chris Paul
17
The youngest player to ever play in the NBA is...
Anthony Davis
Kobe Bryant
Andrew Bynum
Andrew Wiggins
18
Which former NBA player demonstrated the highest FG% for their career (59.9%)?
David Robinson
Wilt Chamberlain
Robert Parish
Artis Gilmore
19
Which of the following players does not have an NBA Finals MVP?
Julius Erving
Joe Dumars
Tim Duncan
Jerry West
20
This former NBA player is 3rd in career assists, a 2 time league MVP, and wore #s 10 and 13.
Steve Nash
Mark Jackson
Walt Frazier
Jason Kidd
21
Of no.1 NBA draft picks, which of the these players averaged the most PPG prior to the draft?
Oscar Robertson
Walt Bellamy
Allen Iverson
Wilt Chamberlain
22
This former NBA star is 1 of 3 players to lead the NBA in scoring at least 3 consecutive times.
Pete Maravich
George Gervin
Reggie Miller
Adrian Dantley
23
Which of the following players has the most all star game MVPs?
Allen Iverson
Wilt Chamberlain
Bob Pettit
Larry Bird
24
The Boston Celtics have the record most consecutive NBA championships. How many is the record?
7
8
11
10
25
Which NBA player has the record for the most NBA Finals appearances with no championship wins?
Allen Iverson
Karl Malone
Elgin Baylor
Dominique Wilkins
26
Kobe Bryant was selected ____ in the 1996 NBA Draft.
3rd
9th
14th
17th
27
Which former NBA star was nicknamed "The Big O" and "Mr. Triple Double"?
OJ Mayo
Elvin Hayes
Bob Lanier
Oscar Robertson
28
Which of player was not on the Next 10 all time greatest players? - exclusive of 1997 50 greats
Bob McAdoo
Kevin Durant
Dwyane Wade
Gary Payton
29
Which of the following players was not the first overall pick of their draft?
Magic Johnson
Allen Iverson
LeBron James
Larry Bird
30
The Houston Rockets had no.1 draft picks in 1983 and in 1984. Who were their picks?
Robert Horry & Hakeem Olajuwon
Ralph Sampson & Hakeem Olajuwon
Otis Thorpe & Hakeem Olajuwon
Ralph Sampson & Vernon Maxwell
31
How many players have ever been a member of the 50-40-90 club more than once?
1
5
2
3
32
Which of the following players played for the fewest teams during his career?
Reggie Miller
Robert Parish
Hakeem Olajuwon
Oscar Robertson
33
True or False: Reggie Miller has more career points than Ray Allen.
False
True
34
This former NBA star and NCAA champion with UNLV was nicknamed Grandmama.
Shawn Kemp
Larry Johnson
Amar'e Stoudemire
Lamar Odom
35
Only ____ players have won the NBA Finals MVP more than once.
10
6
12
9
36
Which NBA player currently playing the NBA has the most career steals of current players?
Rajon Rondo
LeBron James
Manu Ginobli
Kobe Bryant
37
The NBA finals MVP was first given out in the 1968-69 NBA season. Who was the first recipient?
Jerry West
Wilt Chamberlain
Sam Jones
Bill Russell
38
Which of the following players did not have a relative who also played in the NBA?
Bill Walton
Dominique Wilkins
Manute Bol
Rick Barry
39
Which of the following players has never lead the league in scoring?
Isiah Thomas
Kevin Durant
Nate Archibald
Jerry West
40
When the NBA kicked off it's first season, there were ____ teams in the league.
13
12
11
16
41
How many NBA franchises have won at least 2 consecutive NBA championships?
9
6
5
3
42
Of all set NBA records, Wilt Chamberlain holds 71 of them. How many does he hold alone?
59
68
62
65
43
Oscar Robertson's number has been retired by 2 NBA teams: The Milwaukee Bucks and the...
Sacramento Kings
Portland Trailblazers
Phoenix Suns
Golden State Warriors
44
This player was the first European Player to win the NBA Finals MVP Award.
Detlef Schrempf
Dirk Nowitzki
Pau Gasol
Tony Parker
45
This player leads the NBA in career 4pt plays.
Reggie Miller
Chris Paul
Tracy McGrady
Jamal Crawford
46
All of the following have won the NBA slam dunk contest more than 1 time except...
Nate Robinson
Michael Jordan
Vince Carter
Dominique Wilkins
47
The NBA championship trophy is formally known as the...
Walter Brown Trophy
David Stern Trophy
NBA Finals Trophy
Larry O'Brien Trophy
48
This NBA Champion did not get drafted during the NBA draft and was signed as a free agent.
Ben Wallace
Willis Reed
Rajon Rondo
Mitch Richmond
49
Which of these former players has never head-coached in the NBA?
Chris Mullin
Larry Bird
Bill Russell
Elgin Baylor
50
Which of the following players has not won an NBA championship.
Mitch Richmond
Glen Rice
Bernard King
Bob McAdoo
51
Charles Barkley was one of the greatest rebounders in the NBA (18th all time) How tall was he?
6'5"
6'7"
6'3"
6'9"
52
Of the 5 basic categories, which player is number 1 for more than 1 category all time?
Jason Kidd
Michael Jordan
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
John Stockton
53
The NBA's first season was the season of...
1939-1940
1950-1951
1947-1948
1946-1947
54
Which of these players has the most NBA all-star appearances.
Wilt Chamberlain
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Reggie Miller
Dirk Nowitzki
55
Which of the following NBA teams does not have their franchise leading scorer on their roster?
Minnesota Timberwolves
Dallas Mavericks
Memphis Grizzlies
San Antonio Spurs
56
Who is the tallest player to ever win the NBA 3pt contest?
Larry Bird
Kevin Durant
Dale Ellis
Dirk Nowitzki
57
This NBA franchise has 3 championships, including 2 that were back-to-back.
New York Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers
Chicago Bulls
Detroit Pistons
58
Joe Fulks led his team to the very first ever NBA championship. What was his team?
Philadelphia Warriors
Minneapolis Lakers
San Francisco Warriors
Chicago Stags
59
This NBA legend lead the Celtics to their 17th title in 2008.
Paul Pierce
Ray Allen
Kevin Garnett
Brian Scalabrine
60
True or False: Kevin Garnett is in the top 10 career rebounds board.
True
False
61
True or False: Julius Erving, George Gervin, Rick Barry, & Moses Malone all came from the ABA.
True
False
62
In 1991, the Cavaliers beat the Heat by the largest margin of victory ever. The score was...
116-63
148-80
124-96
120-80
63
How many times in NBA history has a quadruple double been documented?
1
8
5
2
64
How many players in NBA history have scored 25,000 or more career points?
10
15
20
5
65
This former NBA center is now the assistant head coach of the Charlotte Hornets.
Bill Walton
Patrick Ewing
Nate Thurmond
David Robinson
66
This player is 6th in career 3 pointers made. He currently plays for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jason Kidd
Allen Iverson
Reggie Miller
Vince Carter
67
Which of these players has the most NBA Finals MVPs?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Magic Johnson
Bill Russell
Michael Jordan
68
Former Orlando Magic star Penny Hardaway's actual first name is...
Joseph
Percy
Anfernee
Penny
69
Who is the shortest player ever to play in the NBA?
Muggsy Bogues
Tim Hardaway
Allen Iverson
Spud Webb
70
This former NBA player demonstrated the highest 3PT% in the history of the NBA (45.4%).
Peja Stojokovic
Reggie Miller
Steve Kerr
Ray Allen
71
Which of the following players is not yet a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame?
Chris Webber
Gary Payton
Dikembe Mutombo
Dennis Rodman
72
In order of championships won it's Celtics, followed by the Lakers, Bulls, and Spurs. Who's #5?
Golden State Warriors
Detroit Pistons
Philadelphia 76ers
Miami Heat
73
What is the record for the most rebounds in an NBA game, and who has the record?
Nate Thurmond, 42
Dennis Rodman, 34
Wilt Chamberlain, 55
Bill Russell, 51
74
Which of the following former NBA players has the most NCAA championships?
Bill Walton
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Christian Laettner
Bill Russell
75
This former NBA star is famous for his ball handling and unfortunately died at the age of 41.
Pete Maravich
Walt Frazier
Tim Hardaway
Lou Hudson
76
Of all no.1 NBA draft picks, how many have a country of origin other than the United States?
7
5
9
11
77
True or False: A female has been drafted into the NBA.
False
True
78
True or False: Julius Erving won the first NBA dunk contest in 1976.
True
False
79
The 1998 NBA finals between the Bulls and Jazz was a duel between The Mailman and The...
Glove
Worm
Jet
Truth
80
Which of these franchises did not win a championship during the 1970s? (1970 - 1979)
Philadelphia 76ers
New York Knicks
Boston Celtics
Seattle Supersonics
81
The NBA was founded in 1946 in which of the following cities.
New York City, NY
Springfield, MA
Los Angeles, CA
Boston, MA
82
This player is the only player, other than Michael Jordan, to win a Final MVP 3 times in a row.
Magic Johnson
Bill Russell
Shaquille O'Neal
Tim Duncan
83
Dennis Johnson has 3 NBA championship rings. With which franchise(s) did he earn these rings?
New York Knicks & Waskington Bullets
Boston Celtics & Washington Bullets
Boston Celtics & Seattle Supersonics
Boston Celtics
84
The oldest player in the NBA today is...
Andre Miller
Jason Terry
Kobe Bryant
Tim Duncan
85
This NBA scoring machine ironically holds the record for the most missed field goals in a game.
Kobe Bryant
Carmelo Anthony
LeBron James
James Harden
86
Which player holds the record for the most minutes played in a single game (69 minutes)?
Dale Ellis
Isiah Thomas
Wilt Chamberlain
John Starks
87
Which of the following is not a foreign born player?
Hakeem Olajuwon
Dominique Wilkins
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Dirk Nowitzki
88
The Texas Twin Towers were Ralph Sampson & Hakeem Olajuwon. Who were The Twin Towers 2?
Dwight Howard & Kevin McHale
Dirk Nowitzki & Tyson Chandler
Dikembe Mutombo & Yao Ming
David Robinson & Tim Duncan
89
Which NBA player has played in the most NBA games over the course of their career?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Karl Malone
Kevin Willis
Robert Parish
90
Which of the following players was not named rookie of the year during their first NBA season?
Larry Johnson
Grant Hill
Michael Jordan
Magic Johnson
91
All of the following were members of the 20015 All-NBA First Team except...
Kevin Durant
James Harden
Marc Gasol
Anthony Davis
92
5 players in NBA history have scored 3 50s in the dunk contest. Who isn't one of these players?
Jason Richardson
Dominique Wilkins
Spud Webb
Vince Carter
93
Which of the following players did not play for the Detroit Pistons during their career?
Allen Iverson
Glen Rice
Dave Bing
Ben Wallace
94
Which of the following players did not win an NBA award in 2008.
Kobe Bryant
Manu Ginobli
Hedo Turkoglu
LeBron James
95
Together, how many rings do Dennis Johnson, Robert Horry, Horace Grant, & Dennis Rodman have?
14
13
21
19
96
The NBA season MVP was first given out in the 1955-56 season. Who was the first recipient?
George Mikan
Bill Russell
Bob Pettit
Elgin Baylor
97
Who is the San Antonio Spurs all-time leading scorer?
Tim Duncan
David Robinson
George Gervin
Manu Ginobli
98
Who is the Denver Nuggets all time leading scorer?
Alex English
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Dikembe Mutombo
David Thompson
99
Which of the following players did not play for the Los Angeles Lakers during his career?
Mitch Richmond
Dennis Johnson
Pau Gasol
Karl Malone
100
What is the record for the most points scored in an NBA game and who has the record?
David Robinson, 71
Michael Jordan, 69
Wilt Chamberlain, 100
Kobe Bryant, 81
101
Which player leads the ABA in career 3pt FG made?
Roger Brown
Louie Dampier
Rick Barry
Julius Erving
102
How many times has the NBA finals gone to a game 7?
20
13
18
15
103
Which one of these players demonstrated the highest FT% in NBA history for a single season?
Jose Calderon
Kyle Korver
Trey Burke
Rudy Gay
104
3 Players are tied for the most NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in NBA history. They are...
Kevin McHale, Jamal Crawford, & Detlef Schrempf
Kevin McHale, John Havlicek, & Dell Curry
Dennis Rodman, Manu Ginobli, & Toni Kukoc
Kevin McHale, Manu Ginobli, & Jason Terry
105
Which NBA franchise has the most championship rings?
San Antonio Spurs
Los Angeles Lakers
Boston Celtics
Chicago Bulls
106
Which of these players did not wear the number 45 during their career?
Adrian Dantley
Wes Unseld
Michael Jordan
AC Green
107
Which of the following players was not a member of the original Dream Team in 1992?
Michael Jordan
Christian Laettner
Larry Bird
Isiah Thomas
108
Which former NBA point guard is credited with creating a move by the name of "the crooked leg"?
Spud Webb
Earl Monroe
Steve Colter
Isiah Thomas
109
This 4-time NBA champion was nicknamed "Deisel" and played for 6 NBA teams through his career.
Glen Davis
Shaquille O'Neal
Mark Eaton
Kendrick Perkins
110
This NBA former point guard has the nicknames "Mr. Clutch" and "The Logo."
Magic Johnson
Jerry West
Nate Archibald
Oscar Robertson
111
Which of these players was not named a 50 greatest player in 1997?
George Mikan
Bill Sharman
Shaquille O'Neal
Dominique Wilkins
112
Which of the following people have the most NBA championship rings?
Red Auerbach
Phil Jackson
Bill Russell
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
113
The only 2 players in NBA history to lead the league in scoring more than 4 times were...
Wilt Chamberlain & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Wilt Chamberlain & Michael Jordan
Oscar Robertson & George Gervin
Allen Iverson & Michael Jordan
114
This player was famous for calling timeout in an NCAA championship. His team had no timeouts.
Elvin Hayes
Grant Hill
Julius Erving
Chris Webber
115
All of the following players won NCAA championships as well as NBA championships except...
Wilt Chamberlain
Bill Walton
Isiah Thomas
James Worthy
116
All of these won a Finals MVP when each time they won an NBA Championship except...
Isiah Thomas
Dwyane Wade
Dirk Nowitzki
Paul Pierce
