Basketball History Quiz

Who invented basketball?

• Lebron James

• James Naismith

• Chuck Berry

• Steph Curry

Which team did Magic Johnson play for during his NBA career?

• Chicago Bulls

• Los Angeles Lakers

• Miami Heat

• Boston Celtics

Who invented basketball?

• James Naismith

• Michael Jordan

• Larry Bird

• Magic Johnson

In what year was basketball invented?

• 1871

• 1891

• 1905

• 1923

Which of the following players is known as "Air Jordan"?

• LeBron James

• Kobe Bryant

• Michael Jordan

• Shaquille O'Neal

Who has won the most NBA MVP awards?

• LeBron James

• Michael Jordan

• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

• Bill Russell

What team did Larry Bird play for?

• Los Angeles Lakers

• Chicago Bulls

• Boston Celtics

• Detroit Pistons

Which team won the first NBA championship?

• Philadelphia Warriors

• Boston Celtics

• Chicago Bulls

• New York Knicks

How many teams were part of the NBA when it was first founded in 1946?

• 8

• 11

• 16

• 30

What was the original name of the NBA?

• American Basketball Association

• Basketball Association of America

• National Basketball League

• United States Basketball Association