Basketball History
In what year was basketball invented?
1891
How many players are on the court per team?
5
Which player is known as “Air Jordan”?
Michael Jordan
What city do the Lakers play in?
Los Angeles
Which country won the men’s Olympic gold medal in Tokyo 2020?
United States
Who invented basketball?
James Naismith
How many points is a free throw worth?
1
Who is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history?
Lebron James
What team is tied with the Lakers for most NBA championships?
Boston Celtics
Which national team won the 2019 FIBA World Cup?
Spain
Where was the first basketball game played?
Springfield, Massachusetts
How many seconds does a team have to take a shot?
24
What Lakers legend tragically passed away in 2020?
Kobe Bryant
Which team plays at the Chase Center?
Golden State Warriors
Which continent has produced the most NBA players outside the U.S.?
Europe
What was originally used as the basketball hoop?
Peach baskets
What violation is called when a player walks without dribbling?
Traveling
What country is Luka Dončić from?
Slovenia
What team is nicknamed the “Bulls”?
Chicago
Where was Manu Ginóbili born?
Argentina
In what year was the NBA founded?
1946
How many personal fouls can a player commit before fouling out (NBA)?
6
How many championships did Michael Jordan win with the Bulls?
6
In what city do the Milwaukee Bucks play?
Milwaukee
Which countries hosted the 2023 FIBA World Cup?
Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia