95 NBA Trivia Questions (And Answers): Can You Get A Slamdunk?

Step into the electrifying world of American basketball, where legends are born, games are won, and records are set only to be shattered. We've got a collection of mind-blowing NBA trivia facts lined up for you. From the history of the game to jaw-dropping feats of athleticism, this ultimate trivia list will leave you gobsmacked! Get ready for a slammin' good time with this incredible NBA trivia challenge, specially crafted for all you basketball fans out there.

The NBA has captivated basketball fans for decades, while growing and evolving, with the addition of new rules and regulations along the way. It is one of the most popular and celebrated sports, especially in North America. In other parts of the world, basketball is also gaining traction within the sports culture, mostly among youngsters. So, exactly how much do you know about basketball or its history in America, the NBA leagues, and awe-inspiring records of athleticism by different professional players? Let's test your basketball expertise with our exciting trivia challenge.

Before we get into the heart-pounding NBA trivia quizzes, let's kick things off with a quick warm-up. Time to brush up your knowledge about the NBA and the game of basketball. You will find questions about different rules and parameters that have evolved as the standards of playing professional basketball. To ace the quiz you should know details about how NBA games are played.

1. Question: What does NBA stand for?

Answer: National Basketball Association.

2. Question: How many players can an NBA team have on its roster?

Answer: 15.

3. Question: How many of the players on a team's roster are active?

Answer: 13.

4. Question: How many NBA teams exist as of June 2023?

Answer: 30.

5. Question: According to NBA rules, how many basketball players altogether from both teams are allowed on the court at a time?

Answer: 10.

6. Question: In basketball terms, the first five players who have been chosen to open any game are referred to as what?

Answer: The starting lineup.

7. Question: Which player in a basketball team is supposed to facilitate scores for the rest of the team or himself?

Answer: Point guard.

8. Question: How long does each game in an NBA match last?

Answer: 48 minutes.

9. Question: How long does a collegiate basketball match run for?

Answer: 40 minutes.

10. Question: What is the length of each quarter in an NBA game?

Answer: 12 minutes.

11. Question: What happens if there is a tie at the end of an NBA game?

Answer: Overtime.

12. Question: How long does the overtime period in an NBA game last?

Answer: Five minutes.

13. Question: Apart from a player on the court, who else can call a timeout according to NBA rules?

Answer: Head coach.

14. Question: How many timeouts are an NBA team allowed during the fourth quarter?

Answer: Four.

15. Question: How many NBA stadiums are there as of June 2023?

Answer: 29.

16. Question: At any level of an NBA game, how long can players hold onto the ball received from an inbound pass?

Answer: Five seconds.

17. Question: What are the standard floor dimensions for a North American basketball court?

Answer: 94 x 50 ft (2,865 x 1,524 cm).

18. Question: What is the length of the three-point line (excluding corners) as per NBA courts?

Answer: 23 ft 9 in (724 cm).

19. Question: What is the standard height for basketball hoops according to the NBA?

Answer: 10 ft (304.8 cm).

20. Question: How many referees monitor and conduct a basketball game as per NBA regulations?

Answer: Three.

Prepare to embark on a journey through the illustrious history of the NBA. In any challenging basketball quiz, it's essential to delve into the remarkable moments that have shaped the sport we love. From iconic players to historical milestones that continue to inspire, this NBA quiz will take you through the ages. Can you recall all the facts about basketball and NBA history that we have outlined in these trivia questions?

21. Question: The game of basketball was invented by whom?

Answer: James Naismith.

22. Question: How many rules did an official basketball game originally have?

Answer: 13.

23. Question: When was basketball invented?

Answer: 1891.

24. Question: Who introduced the 24-second shot clock, convincing the NBA that it was the key to speeding up the game?

Answer: Danny Biasone.

25. Question: From when was the 24-second shot clock adopted into NBA games?

Answer: April 22, 1954.

26. Question: In which year did two basketball leagues merge to create the NBA?

Answer: 1949.

27. Question. The NBA was originally called by another name. What was it?

Answer: The Basketball Association of America (BAA).

28. Question: The owner of Fort Wayne Pistons, Fred Zollner, is in the NBA Hall Of Fame. He also helped to keep the league financially afloat during the early years. True or false?

Answer: True.

29. Question: How many NBA championships did the Boston Celtics win from 1957-1969?

Answer: 11.

30. Question: How many teams have never won an NBA championship?

Answer: 10.

31. Question: When did the ABA merge with the NBA?

Answer: 1976.

32. Question: When was the NBA League founded in New York City?

Answer: 1946.

33. Question: Which is the national governing body for basketball in the United States?

Answer: USA Basketball (USAB).

34. Question: Who was the first Black American player to play in an NBA match?

Answer: Earl Lloyd.

35. Question: When did the iconic NBA logo that reportedly features the silhouette of Jerry West, officially debut?

Answer: 1969.

36. Question: When was the three-point line adopted by the NBA?

Answer: 1979.

In this NBA players quiz, we'll explore the extraordinary talents that have graced the courts of this league and others who continue to make an impact. From the iconic Kobe Bryant to the legendary Michael Jordan, these names transcend the sport and resonate even with those who aren't die-hard basketball fans. Let's see how many of these legendary sportsmen and their incredible feats you can remember.

37. Question: The rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird during the '80s helped NBA grow into a widely watched televised program and helped the association cut highly profitable TV deals. True or false?

Answer: True.

38. Question: Which Asian American player helped break a color barrier in the NBA, when he joined the Knicks in 1947?

Answer: Wataru Misaka.

39. Question: Which player's decision to switch teams, from Cleveland Cavaliers to Miami Heat, had a whole show on ESPN called 'The Decision'?

Answer: LeBron James.

40. Question: When did LeBron James finally win the NBA championship with Cleveland Cavaliers, after he returned in 2014?

Answer: 2016.

41. Question: Which NBA player was awarded the Double Helix Medal for his work in raising awareness for cancer research?

Answer: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

42. Question: As of 2022, who is the youngest player to ever get drafted into the NBA?

Answer: Andrew Bynum.

43. Question: After this player dismantled the hoop and the backboard very often, the NBA had turned -break the basket ring - into a technical foul. Who is he?

Answer: Shaquille O'Neal.

44. Question: ESPN voted this player in 2016 to be the greatest center of all time in NBA history. Who is he?

Answer: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

45. Question: Which NBA player had trained under Bruce Lee and appeared in the film 'Game Of Death'?

Answer: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

46. Question: Kobe Bryant was drafted right out of high school into the NBA. True or false?

Answer: True.

47. Question: Name one of the players in NBA history who has a quadruple-double.

Answer: Nate Thurmond.

48. Question: Which player got a note from Shaquille O'Neal after he outscored Shaq in every category in 1995?

Answer: Hakeem Olajuwon.

49. Question: How many shots have been blocked by the shortest player in NBA history throughout his career?

Answer: 39.

50. Question: Name one NBA player who went to medical school before he became a professional basketball player.

Answer: Pau Gasol.

51. Question: Which NBA player is a six-time winner of the NBA Finals MVP award?

Answer: Michael Jordan.

In this next quiz, we will be uncovering intriguing facts about the numerous NBA squads that compete for glory each year. From historic franchises to rising stars, we'll journey through the league's rich tapestry of teams. Can you take on the millions of Americans who are dedicated fans of different NBA teams? Let's see if you can get a perfect score on this trivia quiz.

52. Question: Which team has reached the most consecutive finals of NBA championships?

Answer: Boston Celtics.

53. Question: Which two teams have won the most titles in NBA history?

Answer: Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.

54. Question: Which team signed Earl Lloyd when he started playing in the NBA?

Answer: Washington Capitols.

55. Question: As of 2022, which team holds the record for NBA's longest winning streak?

Answer: Los Angeles Lakers.

56. Question: Which NBA team is named after the 19th-century mining boom, where many people rushed to Colorado to mine gold and silver nuggets?

Answer: Denver Nuggets.

57. Question: What was the original name of the New York Knicks?

Answer: New York Knickerbockers.

58. Question: Where is the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame located?

Answer: Springfield, Massachusetts.

59. Question: Which team had in its roster a three-term senator from New Jersey?

Answer: New York Knicks.

60. Question: As of 2022, which two teams played in the game with the largest margin of victory in NBA history?

Answer: Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder.

61. Question: Which NBA team got their name from the Indianapolis 500 automobile race as well as Indianapolis' long history with harness racing?

Answer: Indiana Pacers.

62. Question: As of 2022, how many American Basketball Association (ABA) championships has the team, Indiana Pacers, won?

Answer: Three.

63. Question: Where is the team, Golden State Warriors, based?

Answer: San Francisco, California.

64. Question: While playing for this team, Isiah Thomas scored 16 points in 94 seconds and still lost. Which team is it?

Answer: Detroit Pistons.

65. Question: Who was the first to score 2000 points in a season, and for which team?

Answer: George Yardley for Detroit Pistons.

66. Question: Which NBA player won the most recent All-Star Slam Dunk Contest in 2023, and which team did he play for?

Answer: Mac McClung for the 76ers.

For our final quiz, it's time to uncover some NBA hidden gems! This list of trivia questions cover a bunch of fun facts about the NBA leagues and several NBA games. We have also covered some trivia about iconic NBA players, to present you with a tricky mixed bag of questions. This quiz will be a test to see if your NBA knowledge also extends to the lesser-known details about the sport and the league games.

67. Question: When was the Nike Air Jordan shoes first released?

Answer: 1985.

68. Question: There was a certain fine that players had to pay if they wore Air Jordans in court. How much was the fine?

Answer: $5000.

69. Question: This player's parents had to co-sign his NBA contract because he was a legal minor at the time. Who is it?

Answer: Kobe Bryant.

70. Question: Who is the shortest person to play in the NBA as of 2022?

Answer: Muggsy Bogues.

71. Question: Who is the tallest person to play in the NBA as of 2022?

Answer: Manute Bol.

72. Question: Which team had both the tallest and shortest players in NBA history playing for them at the same time?

Answer: Washington Bullets.

73. Question: What percentage of NBA players go broke after just five years of retirement, according to a study done by Sports Illustrated in 2009?

Answer: 60%.

74. Question: What was Kobe Bryant's middle name?

Answer: Bean.

75. Question: Which former NBA player performed the role of the grandfather in the Pacific Northwest Ballet performance of 'The Nutcracker'?

Answer: Vladimir Radmanovic.

76. Question: Which player was well-known for picking up his captain in the Harlem Globetrotters, Meadowlark Lemon, off the ground, throwing him up in the air, and catching him?

Answer: Wilt Chamberlain.

77. Question: Which wizard did famous NBA player, Tim Duncan, tattoo on his skin?

Answer: Merlin.

78. Question: Which former NBA player met his wife at the set of a music video?

Answer: Kobe Bryant.

79. Question: What basketball technique did God Shammgod, a New York NBA legend, pioneer?

Answer: The Shammgod crossover.

80. Question: How many games did God Shammgod finish before he went overseas to have a successful career?

Answer: 20.

81. Question: As of 2022, who is the only coach to win championships both as a college basketball coach and a professional basketball coach?

Answer: Larry Brown.

82. Question: Which player had the nickname Pink Panther?

Answer: Toni Kukoc.

83. Question: As of 2022, which NBA player has had the most rebounds in a game?

Answer: Wilt Chamberlain.

84. Question: Which player is called His Airness, and is considered to be the greatest player of all time by many?

Answer: Michael Jordan.

85. Question: Where did the first-ever NBA All-Star game take place?

Answer: Boston Garden.

86. Question: Who was the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the first NBA All-Star game?

Answer: Ed Macauley.

87. Question: What is Shaquille O'Neal's hit song that peaked in 1993 at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100?

Answer: '(I Know I Got) Skillz'.

88. Question: The bird on the Twitter logo is named after which former NBA player?

Answer: Larry Bird.

89. Question: Which exhibition basketball team retired Wilt Chamberlain's jersey in 2000?

Answer: Harlem Globetrotters.

90. Question: Name one of the best NBA free-throw shooters who had a 90.4% shooting percentage.

Answer: Mark Price.

91. Question: Who is the NBA player with the most triple-doubles as of 2022?

Answer: Russell Westbrook.

92. Question: Which Asian player was inducted into the Basketball Hall Of Fame in 2016?

Answer: Yao Ming.

93. Question: As of 2022, how many points does Kevin Durant have as his career-high?

Answer: 55.

94. Question: Which player was drafted by Orlando Magic, but was later traded for Penny Hardaway?

Answer: Chris Webber.

95. Question: Kobe Bryant was No. 13 in the NBA Draft for which year?

Answer: 1996.

You have reached the end of this NBA trivia challenge. Along the way, you've explored the fascinating history of the NBA, got to learn about iconic players and their achievements, and even uncovered some surprising facts surrounding the sport. We hope that navigating through an array of questions and putting your knowledge to the test was as educational as it was exciting. Remember, trivia like this can be a fantastic way to have fun, expand your knowledge, and deepen your appreciation for the game. However, to become experts on a topic and be confident in your knowledge, you should continue to learn more than what this trivia covers. In case you would like to read more trivia quizzes on other topics, we have got a wide collection for you right here at Kidadl.

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