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Which team drafted Kobe Bryant in 1996 before trading him to the Lakers?
Charlotte Hornets
Which player was selected before Michael Jordan in the 1984 NBA Draft?
Hakeem Olajuwon
What is the name of the violation when an offensive player returns the ball to the backcourt after establishing frontcourt possession?
Backcourt violation (over-and-back)
Who holds the NBA record for most points scored in a single playoff game?
Michael Jordan, with 63 points
Which NBA franchise was originally known as the Syracuse Nationals?
Philadelphia 76ers
Which team did the Toronto Raptors defeat to win their first NBA championship in 2019?
Golden State Warriors
Which player recorded the NBA's first officially recognized quadruple-double?
Nate Thurmond
Under NBA rules, how long does a team have to advance the ball past half court after gaining possession in the backcourt?
8 seconds
Which player recorded the NBA's only officially recognized quadruple-double while playing for the San Antonio Spurs?
David Robinson
Which two NBA teams joined the league as expansion franchises in 1988?
Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets
Who won Finals MVP when the Dallas Mavericks won their first championship in 2011?
Dirk Nowitzki
Which NBA player has the nickname “The Answer”?
Allen Iverson
Can a player legally touch the ball while any part of it is directly above the rim and it is on its downward flight toward the basket?
No. That is goaltending.
Who holds the record for most three-pointers made in a single NBA regular season as of the end of 2023–24?
Stephen Curry, with 402 in 2015–16
Which team selected Luka Dončić in the 2018 NBA Draft?
Atlanta Hawks, they traded him to Dallas right after selecting him.
Which team did the Boston Celtics defeat in the 2008 NBA Finals?
Los Angeles Lakers
Which player won MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP during his career, all with the same franchise?
Hakeem Olajuwon
How many seconds can an offensive player remain in the restricted lane (the paint) while their team has control of the ball?
3 seconds
Which player holds the record for the most assists in a single NBA game?
Scott Skiles, with 30 assists
Which franchise drafted Dirk Nowitzki?
Milwaukee Bucks, they traded him on draft night.
Who was the first unanimous NBA MVP?
Stephen Curry, in 2016
Which player was the youngest MVP in NBA history?
Derrick Rose
What happens if a defensive player commits a personal foul against a shooter who makes a successful three-point shot?
The basket counts, and the shooter gets one free throw.
Which player recorded the most steals in a single NBA game?
Larry Kenon and Kendall Gill, tied with 11 steals each
Which team did the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat in the 2024 Western Conference semifinals to reach the conference finals?
Denver Nuggets