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60 NBA Trivia Questions To Challenge Even the Biggest Fans

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May 23, 2023

The NBA, National Basketball Association, has 30 participating teams and was founded in New York City, New York in 1946. It is one of the most widely enjoyed sports associations in existence. The fan base is loyal and enthusiastic, making games a high stake event for everyone involved. Find out how loyal a fan you are with these NBA trivia questions and answers!

Even though the NBA is based in the United States and Canada, the association is passionate about driving the growth of basketball all around the world. Its mission statement takes this literally as it is to β€œInspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.” The NBA revolves around inclusivity and promoting ethical practices.

Are you ready to take on the task of testing your NBA knowledge? Find out just how much you know and start our NBA trivia quiz.Β 

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1. Who is the only NBA player to average a triple-double?

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2. Which player owns the most number of championship rings in NBA?

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3. Who became the first European to win the MVP award?

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4. Which team became the only 8th seeded team to reach the NBA Finals?

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5. Which Jazz player has the most All-NBA first team honors with 11?

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6. Who was the first Argentine to play in the NBA?

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1. Red Auerbach famously coached which NBA team?

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2. What was San Antonio Spur David Robinson's Nickname?

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3. Which team did LeBron James join in 2010?

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4. Which of these players was the only one to attend college?

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5. In 2007, which Kings player scored 20 points with only one field goal?

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6. Who is the first player born in the 1990s to be drafted by the NBA?

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1. Which is Larry Bird's hometown?

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2. On January 23, 2001, which Mavs recorded the most steals in a half?

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3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's last game was against which team?

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4. Nicknamed 'Agent Zero', who is this NBA player?

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5. As of 2010, who holds the most 60 point games?

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6. Who holds the NBA record for fouling out in just 3 minutes of action?

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1. Who scored the first NBA points in the 21st century?

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2. How many times did Michael Jordan win the NBA dunk competition?

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3. Which retired player has the highest free throw percentage at 90.39%?

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4. For what team did John Stockton play his entire career?

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5. Who beat Dr. J in the 1984 Slam Dunk contest?

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6. Which player won Rookie of the Year with Portland?

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1. Who is the shortest player ever to block Patrick Ewing?

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2. Which Muslim name was adopted by Lew Alcindor of the Milwaukee Bucks?

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3. Which player has championship rings with the Lakers, Spurs & Rockets?

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4. Wang Zhizhi became the first NBA player from which country?

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5. In 1992, who had the most free throws made in a game without a miss?

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6. In 2008, which Nuggets star made the most points in a quarter with 33?

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1. In 2000, who won the Slam Dunk Contest via an 'elbow in the rim' dunk?

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2. On what college team did Carmelo Anthony play?

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3. K-Mart' played alongside Chauncey Billups for what Colorado team?

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4. Which player was NOT an overall number one pick in the NBA draft?

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5. As of 2010, who owns the NBA record for the most technical fouls committed with 41?

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6. The Coach of the Year trophy was named after which Celtics coach?

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1. Which player did NOT win multiple NBA MVP awards?

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2. In the 2001-02 season, who led the league in blocks and rebounding?

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3. Which Rockets player has dual citizenship: Argentine and Spanish?

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4. Which player in his rookie year had the most blocks in a game?

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5. Which player did NOT record at least 10,000 NBA career assists?

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6. Which of these players did NOT wear jersey number 33?

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1. Jim Boeheim is famous for coaching what college basketball team?

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2. Which NBA All-Star went to the same high school as Bob Dylan?

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3. Who was the shortest person to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest?

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4. Which player won 11 NBA championships?

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5. Which duo helped the Lakers win the championship from 2000-02?

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6. Who is the youngest Lakers Slam Dunk Champion at 18 years & 169 days?

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1. What year was Larry Bird drafted into the NBA?

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2. Which of these players did NOT come from Duke University?

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3. Who holds the most number of career assists with 15,806?

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4. Bill Russell played his entire professional basketball career with what team?

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5. With 97, who has the most consecutive free throws made?

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6. Which player sank a 60-foot shot on April 29, 1970?

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1. What college basketball team did Bobby Knight coach for 29 years?

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2. Who was named 2010 NBA All-Star game MVP?

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3. Which SuperSonics player played the most number of minutes in a game?

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4. Which number did Michael Jordan NOT wear for the Bulls during his career?

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5. In which year was Michael Jordan drafted into the NBA?

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6. When was the NBA founded?

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