Test your NBA knowledge: 30 NBA trivia questions and answers to challenge your skill

If you are a basketball fanatic, you will agree that the sport has always been an interesting and entertaining one to watch. Regardless of whether you are watching it live or in 2K, the NBA continues to gather more attention than ever with the rise of social media and increased broadcasting. Interestingly, fans can fully engage in discussions about the sport through some of the most common NBA trivia questions in the league.

You might assume to know most of these questions, but what will shock you is the fact that both the questions and answers are utterly challenging to fathom. Who has the highest vertical in the NBA? Who is the tallest basketball player in the league? These are some random NBA trivia questions you need to familiarize yourself with as a fanatic.

NBA trivia questions and answers

Over the years, a lot has changed in the league's history, including the entertainment value, exciting personalities, and game speed. Nevertheless, nothing is more refreshing than being knowledge-equipped, especially with what you love; sports, movies, and so on.

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After an in-depth analysis, Sports Brief has compiled some good NBA trivia questions to challenge your mind and learn how well you know about your favourite sport, basketball.

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If you are a basketball diehard, then some of these questions should not be a problem for you. Even though some of them might seem complicated, you will realise that most of the questions are the ones you are familiar with.

Keep scrolling to learn more about some of the most current NBA trivia questions in the league.

30. What player spent his entire career with the Pistons, scored over 16,000 points, and recorded over 1,300 steals?

• Joe Dumars

29. Which player was drafted out of St Johns in 1999, is known for earning numerous technical fouls, and is an excellent defender at the forward position?

• Ron Artest

28. Which member of Michigan's Fab Five spent his first two seasons with Denver and eventually made his way to the Indiana Pacers?

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• Jalen Rose

27. Which player joined the Timberwolves in the 1990s and was the first in 20 years to get drafted straight from high school?

• Kevin Garnett

26. The 1996 Bulls set the regular season win total record of 72. Which team broke this record?

• Golden State Warriors (2016)

25. NBA all-star Jermain O'Neal spent most of his career with the Indiana Pacers, but which team drafted him in 1996?

• Portland Trailblazers

24. Which San Antonio Spurs legend was nicknamed "The Admiral"?

• David Robinson

23. Dwyane Wade spent most of his career with the Miami Heat. What was the first team he signed with when he left briefly?

• Chicago Bulls was the first team he signed with when he left

22. Which all-star suffered a knee injury in the first game of the 2015 finals, which caused him to miss the series' remainder?

• Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers)

21. Which player joined the Timberwolves in the 1990s and was the first player in 20 years to get drafted straight from high school?

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• Kevin Garnett

20. Which player almost quit basketball to become a sanitation worker but went on to win three NBA championships and MVPs?

• Larry Bird

The easiest NBA trivia questions

Below is a list detailing some of the simplest NBA trivia questions to jog your mind with.

19. Which team did Shaquille O'Neal officially retire with?

• The Boston Celtics (2011)

18. In 2017, which player became the first in NBA history to sign a contract that is worth more than $200 million.

• Steph Curry, who signed a 5-year, $201 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors in 2017

17. What are the most points Michael Jordan ever scored during a single NBA game?

• 69 points

16. Which team selected Kobe Bryant in the 1996 NBA Draft before trading him to the Lakers?

• The late legendary player Kobe Bryant was selected by the Charlotte Hornets

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15. Who won more NBA finals MVP awards, Kobe or Shaq?

• Shaq (2001, 2002, and 2003)

14. What number did Dwyane Wade wear during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers?

• Number 9

13. True or False: Lebron James was the first player in NBA history to be elected most valuable player by a unanimous vote.

• False. Stephen Curry was the first player to be elected the most valuable player by a unanimous vote in 2016.

12. In what year was Michael Jordan drafted into the NBA?

• 1984

11. Who was the first NBA player in history to win a Championship with three different franchises?

• John Salley

10. What number did Karl Malone switch to when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers for his final season?

• Number 11

Random NBA trivia questions

Here are some random NBA queries to challenge your knowledge of the sport.

9. How many basketballs are sent to each NBA team to use during their whole season?

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• 72

8. Which player has won the NBA Slam Dunk contest a record-setting three times?

• Nate Robinson

7. Who was voted the MVP for the 2014-15 season?

• Stephen Curry

6. Who is the coach that is considered the best NBA coach of all time?

• Phil Jackson

5. What are the two colours of the Los Angeles Lakers?

• Purple and Yellow

4. Bill Russell holds the record for the most NBA titles won as a player. How many did he win during his legendary career?

• 11 championships

3. Who did the Cleveland Cavaliers lose to in Lebron James' first-ever NBA finals?

• San Antonio Spurs

2. Which team in the Pacific Division is the only team in that division not based in California?

• The Phoenix Suns

1. Which player is over 7 feet tall and won championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat?

• Shaquille O'Neal

NBA trivia questions about teams

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Here are some trivia questions about the various basketball teams in the league.

5. What is the name of the NBA team based in Los Angeles?

• The Los Angeles Lakers

4. What is the name of the NBA team based in Houston?

• The Houston Rockets

3. Which team from the 1980s was known as the 'Bad Boys'?

• The Detroit Pistons

2. How many NBA championships have the Boston Celtics won?

• 17 NBA championships

1. What are the only two NBA teams that have never moved or changed location?

• The Celtics and the Knicks

No matter the level of basketball knowledge you might have, the above NBA trivia questions are ultimately the ones that will challenge your understanding of the National Basketball Association, its players, teams, and so much more.

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