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Who is the highest scorer in the NBA?
LeBron James
38,411 points
Who was the first African American head coach in the NBA?
Bill Russell
Los Angeles Lakers
True or False: Isiah Thomas won the finals MVP both times that the Pistons won the title?
False
Isiah only won the finals MVP award once in 1990
Which team picked Vince Carter in the 1998 NBA draft before trading him to the Toranto Raptors?
Golden State Warriors
Who are the 3 best blockers in NBA history?
1. Hakeem Olajuwon: 3,830 blocks
2. Dikembe Mutombo: 3,289 blocks
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 3,189 blocks
What was the first team to have both the Slam Dunk contest and Three-point contest champions in the same year?
Miami
Which team did Phil Jackson win more NBA titles with, the Chicago Bulls or Los Angeles Lakers?
Chicago Bulls
He won 6 NBA titles with the Bulls
(1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998)
True or False: Shaquille O'neal won an NBA scoring title on the Orlando Magic?
True
In 1995 Shaq avereged 29.3 points per game and won the scoring title.
Which team selected Kawhi Leonard in the 2011 NBA Draft before trading him to San Antonio?
Indiana Pacers
Who are the 3 best shooters in NBA history?
1. Stephen Curry
2. Ray Allen
3. James Harden
What is Wilt Chamberlins record for most points scored in a game?
100 points
What team won 8 consecutive NBA titles?
Boston Celtics
True or False: Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson have won the same number of NBA titles?
True
Kobe and Magic both have won 5 rings each with the Los Angeles Lakers
what was the original name of the team known as the Philadelphia 76ers
Syracuse Nationals
Who is the all-time leader in rebounds in the NBA?
Wilt Chamberlin
What was the original name of the NBA?
BAA (Basketball Association of America)
Who won the first championship when the league changed its name to the NBA?
Minneapolis Lakers
True or False: LeBron James was the first player in NBA history to be elected most valuable player by a unanimous vote?
False
It was Steph Curry who was the first player to be elected most valuable player by unanimous vote
Which franchise joined the NBA first, the Minnesota Timberwolves of the Miami Heat?
Miami Heat
They joined the NBA in 1988. The Minnesota Timberwolves joined a year later.
Who has the most steals and assists in the NBA?
John Stockton
Who team won the 1956-1957 championships?
Boston Celtics
In the NBA which team suffered through 45 years straight without an NBA championship?
Sacramento Kings
True or False: Giannis Antetokounmpo was drafted to the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2018 NBA draft?
False
Giannis was drafted in the 2013 NBA draft
The team the Los Angeles Clippers was originally known as what ?
Buffalo Braves