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WorksheetsNBA Trivia Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Rhode Island had a basketball team in 1946. What was its name?
a)
The Providence Steamrollers
b)
The Providence Steam Trains
c)
The Providence Tanks
d)
The Providence Stars and Stripes
2.
Muggsy Bones is something of a folk hero due to his 14 year career and his height (5'3). He developed a reputation as a decent passer and defensive threat. Which round pick was Muggsy Bones?
a)
2nd Round Pick
b)
4th Round Pick
c)
3rd Round Pick
d)
1st Round Pick
3.
Robert Parish is easily one of the greatest centers to ever play the game. A seven-footer, he won four championship rings (three with the Boston Celtics, one with the Chicago Bulls) and played in nine All-Star games during his 21-year career. However, his career average was surprisingly average, considering his position. What was his career average points?
a)
13
b)
11
c)
14.5
d)
5.6
4.
Which of these NBA players never played a single game for the team that drafted them?
a)
Koby Bryant
b)
Tim Duncan
c)
Chris Webber
d)
Scottie Pippen
5.
In 1996-1997, the Phoenix Suns lost 13 games in a row. However, after the acquisition of point guard Jason Kidd, the Suns began an impressive winning streak. How many wins in a row did the Suns achieve?
a)
10
b)
5
c)
7
d)
100
6.
How did Richard Hamilton get the name "Rip"?
a)
Because of ripping the court.
b)
Because of ripped diapers.
c)
Because of ripping off salesmen.
d)
Because of his shredding skills
7.
Who has averaged a triple double for one season?
a)
Oscar Robertson
b)
Michael Jordan
c)
Shaqille O'neil
d)
Dikembe Mutombo
8.
Which player was fined for wearing his own shoes to a game?
a)
Kobe Bryant
b)
Lebron James
c)
Michael Jordan
d)
Scottie Pippen
9.
Which player holds the most records for assists in a game?
a)
John Stockton
b)
Tim Duncan
c)
Oscar Robertson
d)
Scott Skiles
10.
Who was the tallest player to compete in the NBA?
a)
Gheorge Muresan
b)
Yao Ming
c)
Dikembe Mutombo
d)
Shaquille O'neal
11.
This player participated in 12 consecutive All-Star games, won a championship and averaged 20 points per game or more in 10 of his 16 NBA seasons, yet he was never awarded the MVP. Who was he?
a)
Kareem Abdul-Jamal
b)
Bill Russell
c)
Elvin Hayes
d)
Earl Lloyd
12.
This player scored 37.6 points per game in his rookie year, playing for the Philadelphia Warriors. He also led the league with 27 boards per contest. This made the player the only rookie of the year to lead in scoring.
a)
Michael Jordan
b)
Wilt Chamberlain
c)
Charles Barkley
d)
Stephen Curry.
13.
Which of these teams has won the NBA championship more than three times?
a)
Clevelan Clippers
b)
Miami Heats
c)
Chicago Bulls
d)
Houston Rockets
14.
Which player had the highest salary?
a)
Kevin Garnett
b)
Kevin Durant
c)
Tim Curry
d)
Camelo Anthony
15.
Shaquille O'neal has the largest shoesize in basketball history. What is the size of his shoes?
a)
45
b)
13
c)
24-EEE
d)
9-EEE
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