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Ultimate NBA Trivia Quiz

Consider yourself an NBA fanatic? Try your luck at these if you're game!

A multiple-choice quiz by rusty_00. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rusty_00

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
207,177

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1396

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which All-Star is related to NBA player Vince Carter, and played on the same team with him at some point in his career? Hint

Kobe Bryant

Steve Nash

Shaquille O'Neal

Tracy McGrady

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which number did Michael Jordan wear in his comeback to the NBA? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following had the most total rebounds in the 2004-05 season? Hint

Vince Carter

Kobe Bryant

Jason Kidd

Allen Iverson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which team was Kobe Bryant originally drafted into to start his NBA career? Hint

Denver Nuggets

Los Angeles Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers

Charlotte Hornets

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Question 5 of 10

5. What do Michael Jordan, Vince Carter, Antawn Jamison, and Jerry Stackhouse have in common? Hint

They all once wore the number 23

They all went to the University of North Carolina

They all once played for the Washington Wizards

They all went to the University of Chicago

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these teams did Scottie Pippen *NOT* play for in his marvelous career? Hint

New York Knicks

Chicago Bulls

Houston Rockets

Portland Trailblazers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which NBA superstar was a champion swimmer before making it in the NBA? Hint

Tony Parker

Chris Webber

Mike Bibby

Tim Duncan

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which team finished with the worst record in 2004-05? Hint

Utah Jazz

LA Lakers

Charlotte Bobcats

Atlanta Hawks

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Australian basketballer never played in the NBA? Hint

Luc Longley

Shane Heal

Andrew Gaze

Dean Brogan

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which famous NBA player named his first son after himself? Hint

Jason Kidd

Allen Iverson

Shaquille O'Neal

Lamar Odom

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which All-Star is related to NBA player Vince Carter, and played on the same team with him at some point in his career?

Answer: Tracy McGrady

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are first cousins. They both played for Toronto in 2000, when T-Mac assisted famously VC to win the Slam Dunk Contest.

2. Which number did Michael Jordan wear in his comeback to the NBA?

Answer: 45

MJ retired from the NBA to pursue other interests. After a short stint in Major League Baseball with the White Sox, he returned in the number 45 jersey for the Bulls.

3. Which of the following had the most total rebounds in the 2004-05 season?

Answer: Jason Kidd

Kidd of the Nets had 488 rebounds in the season. Carter, also of the Nets had 401. Kobe had 392 with the Shaq-less Lakers, and Iverson had 299.

4. Which team was Kobe Bryant originally drafted into to start his NBA career?

Answer: Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets (now New Orleans) traded Kobe Bryant to the Lakers in exchange for Vlade Divac. Vlade Divac made his way back to the Lakers in 2004 in a deal with Sacramento.

5. What do Michael Jordan, Vince Carter, Antawn Jamison, and Jerry Stackhouse have in common?

Answer: They all went to the University of North Carolina

It seems North Carolina University has somewhat of a reputation for breeding champions. All four went there. MJ, Antawn, and Jerry all played for the Washington Wizards at sometime up to the 2004-5 season. Vince played for Toronto, before moving to New Jersey early in the 2004-05 season.

6. Which of these teams did Scottie Pippen *NOT* play for in his marvelous career?

Answer: New York Knicks

Scottie started his career at the Chicago Bulls, before moving to the Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers. He then finished his career back at the Bulls in the 2004-05 season.

7. Which NBA superstar was a champion swimmer before making it in the NBA?

Answer: Tim Duncan

Tim didn't play organized basketball until ninth grade, he concentrated on swimming as a youngster and at one point was a top U.S. competitor in his age group in the 400 freestyle, that is, before his local pool was destroyed by Hurricane Hugo in 1989.

8. Which team finished with the worst record in 2004-05?

Answer: Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks finished last in the standings in the 2004-05. Josh Smith and Josh Childress participating in the All-Star weekend didn't seem to inspire the Hawks enough to climb off the bottom of the ladder.

9. Which Australian basketballer never played in the NBA?

Answer: Dean Brogan

Luc Longley is probably the most famous Australian basketballer to make it in the NBA (with Phoenix and Chicago). Andrew Gaze, the most experienced of Australia's players, played with the San Antonio Spurs. Shane Heal, famous for his run in with Charles Barkley at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics, also played with the Spurs. Dean Brogan played in the NBL in Australia before embarking on an AFL career.

10. Which famous NBA player named his first son after himself?

Answer: Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson's first son is named Allen II. The 76ers All-Star and Jason Kidd are close friends as are their sons, who were seen playing around together during All-Star weekend 2005.

Source: Author rusty_00

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