
This player was known as βHis Airness.β
Michael Jordan
This violation occurs when a player stops dribbling and then begins dribbling again.
double dribble
What team wears these colors?

This NBA team is from Los Angeles and wears purple and gold.
Los Angeles Lakers
This trophy is awarded to the NBA champions.
Larry OβBrien Trophy
This exciting shot happens when a player jumps and slams the ball through the hoop.
dunk

This tall player for the Lakers was nicknamed βShaq.β
Shaquille O'Neal
NBA teams have this many seconds to attempt a shot that hits the rim.
24 seconds
The 24-second rule was adopted in 1954 to speed up the game, with the 14-second reset on offensive rebounds introduced later to further increase the pace.

This NBA teamβs mascot is named Benny the Bull.
Chicago Bulls
This team won multiple championships in the 1990s with Michael Jordan.
Chicago Bulls
This move is used to quickly change direction while dribbling from one hand to the other.
crossover

This player is famous for shooting 3-pointers for Golden State.
Stephen Curry
This defensive strategy combines both man-to-man and zone coverage responsibilities.
matchup zone defense

This NBA team has a rocket in its name.
Houston Rockets
The NBA Finals are played in this best-of-seven format.
first to 4 wins
This pass is thrown by bouncing the ball off the floor to a teammate.
bounce pass

This basketball superstar wore jersey number 23 for the Bulls.
Michael Jordan
This rule violation happens when a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball.
traveling

This team is named after fast-moving warriors.
Oklahoma City Thunder
This city hosted the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Springfield
This type of shot is taken while jumping and releasing the ball in midair.
jump shot

This Hall of Fame player was nicknamed βThe Black Mamba.β
Kobe Bryant
This rare basketball play happens when an offensive player grabs their own missed free throw without another player touching the ball first after the shot fails to hit the rim.
freethrow violation

This NBA team is represented by a deer mascot named Bango.
Milwaukee Bucks
This legendary coach won 11 NBA championships with the Boston Celtics.
Bill Russell
This flashy move involves spinning the ball on one finger, often seen during basketball exhibitions.
finger spin