NBA Trivia Questions and Answers
After deciding not to name itself after NBA player Mookie Blaylock,
what grunge band titled its first
album after his number 10?
A: Pearl Jam.
What is the name of the NBA player who challenged Godzilla to a
game of one-on-one in a
Nike ad?
A: Charles Barkley.
If an NBA player has received the Maurice Podoloff Trophy he is
deemed the what?
A: The most valuable player.
In bounces, what is the average life of an official NBA basket
ball?
A: 10,000 according the Spalding.
Who appeared on the covers on Time, Newsweek, U.S. News and
Sports Illustrated magazines when he returned to the NBA in
1996?
A: Magic Johnson.
The NBA Coach of the Year trophy is named after
who?
A: Red Auerbach.
What NBA player set a record for the most points in a season in
1961-1962?
A: Wilt Chamberlain.
What were Karl Malone and Dennis Rodman, NBA
stars, hyped as for
a WCW wrestling match?
A: The Mauler" and "Rodzilla".
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA record for games played was surpassed
by what former Celtics center?
A: Robert Parish.
Which NBA basketball star said Bob Dole was as old as his
grandma, further stating " I don't want her to be
president either"?
A: Charles Barkley.
Mr. Blackwell's list was topped by what NBA star in 1996?
A: Dennis Rodman.
What NBA star claimed he was misquoted in his own autobiography,
Outrageous?
A: Charles Barkley.
What jersey numbers did the
Boston Celtics retire in the
1990s?
A: Jersey numbers 3,33,32, and 35.
What did Magic Johnson do for the third time on May 14, 1996?
A: Retire.
In 1994, what NBA team failed to make the playoffs for the first
time since 1976?
A: The L.A. Lakers.
How many all star teams has Kareem Abdul-Jabbar been named to?
A: 19.
In the 1972-1973 season, who netted an NBA record 72.7 field goal
percentage?
A: Wilt Chamberlain.
Larry Bird was first named NBA's MVP in what year?
A: 1984.
The Boston Celtics won the NBA champions how many times between
1957 and
1969?
A: 11.
The Chicago Bulls beat what team to win their first NBA
Championship between 1957 and 1969?
A: The Los Angeles Lakers.
What NBA team did Cheryl Miller's brother Reggie lay for?
A: Indiana Pacers.
Who did the Celtics draft between won-lost seasons of 29-53 and
61-21?
A: Larry Bird.
Which NBA team was the first to beat the Boston Celtics in 12
straight games in 1995?
A: The New York Knicks.
What is the name of the facility where the Orlando Magic play
their home games?
A: The O-rena.
Who became the NBA's most winning coach ever on January 6, 1995?
A: Lenny Wilkins.
Which NBA player shot a record 28,307 field goals in regular
season games?
A: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
What was the name of the Atlanta Hawks when they started out in
1948?
A: The Tri-Cities Blackhawks.
