History of Basketball

Who invented the game of basketball?

• John Wooden

• Jerry West

• James Naismith

• Bill Russell

What city was basketball invented?

• Springfield, Massachusetts

• Springfield, Illinois

• Toronto, Canada

• Harlem, New York

What year was the game of basketball invented?

• 1776

• 1800

• 1882

• 1891

In what year did the NBA begin?

• 1925

• 1946

• 1951

• 1966

What is the most points our 8th grade girls basketball team has scored in a game this year?

• 32

• 37

• 45

• 57

Who won the very first NBA championship?

• Philadelphia Warriors

• Philadelphia 76ers

• Los Angeles Lakers

• Boston Celtics

Who are the top three leading scorers in NBA history?

• Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, LeBron James

• Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James

• Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, LeBron James

• LeBron James, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Karl Malone

What team did Larry Bird play for in college?

• Boston Celtics

• Indiana State Sycamores

• Los Angeles Lakers

• Indiana Hoosiers

How high is the basket off the ground?

• 5 feet

• 10 feet

• 15 feet

• 20 feet

What city has an NBA team with the nickname the Heat?

• Memphis

• Minnesota

• Milwaukee

• Miami