Nicknames
Darryl Dawkins had this tasty nickname associated with his powerful dunks.
What is Chocolate Thunder?
This team originated in Minneapolis and is named for the states many bodies of water.
Who are the LA Lakers?
He has the record for the most ever All Star game selections.
Who is Lebron James?
Michael Jordan hit the game winning shot for this school as a freshman when they won the NCAA Championship.
What is the University of North Carolina?
He won a record 6 NBA MVPs with, with two different teams and two different names.
Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
This flashy player, who averaged more than 40 points per game in college, was called "Pistol" because of his quick trigger shooting ability.
Who is Pete Maravich?
Before moving to Philly, the 76ers called Upstate NY home as this team name.
Who are the Syracuse Nationals?
This German born player has the record for most seasons played with only one team, 21 seasons.
Who is Dirk Nowitzki?
He led Syracuse University to their only NCAA championship in 2003 as a one-and-done freshman.
Who is Carmelo Anthony?
He was the first foreign born player to win the NBA MVP.
Who is Hakeem Olajuwon?
Charles Barkley was called this due to his physical appearance and propensity to grab boards.
What is the Round Mound of Rebound?
The OKC Thunder flew high and fast in the Pacific Northwest under this name before the franchise moved.
Who are the Seattle Supersonics?
This player, "the Stilt", has the record for most rebounds in a career and averaged per game (22.9).
Who is Wilt Chamberlain?
Before running the point for the 80s Showtime Lakers, Earvin "Magic" Johnson won an NCAA title against Larry Bird and Indiana State for this school.
What is Michigan State?
Russell Westbrook was named MVP for the 2016-2017 season when he was the second player in NBA history to achieve this statistical feat.
What is a Triple-Double?
This player is known as the "Hick from French Lick".
Who is Larry Bird?
The Washington Wizards had this name before a rebrand in 90s.
Who are the Bullets?
He delivered many of his record number of assists to the "Mailman" during his tenure with the Utah Jazz.
Who is John Stockton?
Two time MVP Steve Nash played four years of college ball at this California school?
What is Santa Clara?
In the 2015-16 season, he was the 1st and only unanimous MVP.
Who is Steph Curry?
He was known as the "Human Highlight Film" because of his collection of super athletic dunks.
Who is Dominique Wilkins?
This team started as the Buffalo Braves before moving to San Diego, then its current location.
Who are the LA Clippers?
This Splash Brother has the record for most points in a quarter, 37, and the record for 3-pointers made in one game, 14.
Who is Klay Thompson?
Anthony Edwards spent a year in the SEC playing for this school.
What is the University of Georgia?
This 5 time MVP is the greatest winner in basketball history.
Who is Bill Russell?