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Quiz about Brain Teasing NBA
Quiz about Brain Teasing NBA

Brain Teasing NBA Trivia Quiz


If you think you are an NBA fan, take the quiz for diehard NBA fans.

A multiple-choice quiz by knome. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
knome
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
50,637
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
3954
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who is the logo of the league designed after? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What 2 teams passed on Michael Jordan in the 1984 NBA Draft? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson gained success in the 1990s, as the league's best player and coach respectively. Who was Jordan's coach his rookie year? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 1996, 2 cities were given NBA franchises. They were given the 6th and 7th picks in the draft. Who did they take with these picks (in order)? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Luc Longley has played for many NBA teams. What franchise used the 7th pick on him out of college? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Dennis Rodman ended his career with which NBA team? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Orlando Magic won the draft lottery two consecutive years in the early 1990s. Who did they draft with those picks? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Steve Kerr won the 1997 NBA finals with a short jump shot to defeat the Utah Jazz. Who earned the assist on that play?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)
Question 9 of 10
9. Which team did the Charlotte Hornets get their first ever playoff series win against in 1993? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which NBA franchise supposedly had a set of rules entitled 'The Jordan Rules' to defend Air Jordan?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who is the logo of the league designed after?

Answer: Jerry West

The former Laker is the model for this design.
2. What 2 teams passed on Michael Jordan in the 1984 NBA Draft?

Answer: Rockets - Blazers

Houston used its pick somewhat wisely and chose Hakeem Olajuwon. The Blazers threw away its selection on the injury-plagued Sam Bowie.
3. Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson gained success in the 1990s, as the league's best player and coach respectively. Who was Jordan's coach his rookie year?

Answer: Kevin Loughery

Loughery got Jordan's feet wet in 1984. He was hired by Jordan as coach of the Washington Wizards in 2001. Doug Collins became his coach later.
4. In 1996, 2 cities were given NBA franchises. They were given the 6th and 7th picks in the draft. Who did they take with these picks (in order)?

Answer: Reeves - Stoudamire

A pleased Bryant Reeves was the first ever pick for the Vancouver Grizzlies. A much more unhappy Damon Stoudamire won Rookie of the Year honors in '96.
5. Luc Longley has played for many NBA teams. What franchise used the 7th pick on him out of college?

Answer: T-Wolves

6. Dennis Rodman ended his career with which NBA team?

Answer: Mavericks

Rodman retired in 2000. He previously played for the Lakers before Dallas, and also the Pistons.
7. The Orlando Magic won the draft lottery two consecutive years in the early 1990s. Who did they draft with those picks?

Answer: Shaq - Chris Webber

The Magic snagged Laker dominator Shaquille O'neal with their pick in 1992. The following year they chose Chris Webber but later traded him to Golden State for Anfernee Hardaway.
8. Steve Kerr won the 1997 NBA finals with a short jump shot to defeat the Utah Jazz. Who earned the assist on that play?

Answer: Michael Jordan

9. Which team did the Charlotte Hornets get their first ever playoff series win against in 1993?

Answer: Boston Celtics

10. Which NBA franchise supposedly had a set of rules entitled 'The Jordan Rules' to defend Air Jordan?

Answer: Detroit Pistons

Source: Author knome

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