History of the NBA (True or False)
NBA stand for National Basketball Association.
True
Who is the all-time leading scorer of the NBA?
Lebron James
How many players can be on the court for each team?
5
The closest team to Alabama is the Atlanta ______.
Hawks
Dunk
James Naismith invented the sport of basketball.
True
What team did Michael Jordan play for before he retired?
Chicago Bulls
True or False: All official NBA game balls are made by Nike.
False - All official NBA game balls are made by Spalding.
Name an NBA team with a mascot that starts with the letter "H."
One of the following:
Miami Heat
Charlotte Hornets
Atlanta Hawks
What is the word for when the ball misses the goal and the backboard completely?
Air Ball
An NBA overtime period lasts for 7 minutes.
False - It lasts 5 minutes.
What player was drafted straight out of high school, became one of the greatest players of all-time, and played for the Los Angeles Lakers?
Kobe Bryant
How many personal fouls does it take to get ejected from an NBA basketball game?
6
Name an NBA team with a mascot that starts with the letter "M."
Orlando Magic
Dallas Mavericks
What is the word for when a player's feet leave the floor during a shot?
Jump Shot
The New York Knicks were one team who played in the first NBA game in 1946.
True - They played against the Toronto Huskies.
Who is the only player to receive the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award by a unanimous vote? (This means everyone on the committee voted for him.)
Steph Curry
How tall is the hoop in the NBA?
10 feet
Name an NBA team with a mascot that starts with the letter "C."
Boston Celtics
Cleveland Cavaliers
LA Clippers
What is the word for when the offense gives the ball away to the defense?
Turnover
The three-point line is exactly 25 feet from the hoop.
False - The three-point line is exactly 23 feet and 9 inches from the hoop.
Which player has the most rebounds in the NBA?
Kevin Garnett - His record is 14,662.
How long is the shot clock in the NBA?
24 seconds
What are the 4 NBA teams located in California?
Los Angeles Laker
Los Angeles Clippers
Golden State Warriors
Sacramento Kings
What is the word for when a team rushes down the court to beat the opponent to the basket?
Full-court Press