Rules
How many players are there in a basketball team?
5 on the court
Before basketballs were invented, what kind of ball did people use to play basketball with?
Soccer ball
Which former player was sometimes known by his initials MJ?
Michael Jordan
Complete the name of this famous team, the Boston ....?
Celtics
Which three initials is the men's professional basketball league in North America known by?
NBA
What name starting with 'd' is given to the act of bouncing the basketball continuously?
Dribbling
What year was modern basketball invented?
1892
Which team did Kobe Bryant play his entire career for?
Los Angeles Lakers
Which country are The Toronto Raptors based in?
Canada
What is Mr. Shane's favorite NBA team?
Toronto Raptors
A basketball hoop is how many feet high?
10 feet
Where was the first ever basketball court?
Springfield, Massachusetts
Who is the youngest player to score 10,000 points in the NBA?
LeBron James
How many teams are there in the NBA league?
30
What is Mr. Connor's favorite NBA team?
Milwaukee Bucks
What is a Backcourt violation?
When the offense has brought the ball across the mid-court line, they cannot go back across the line during possession. If they do, the ball is awarded to the other team to pass inbounds.
What was the first NBA team?
Sacramento Kings
Who was the first player in NBA history to be elected league MVP by a unanimous vote?
Stephen Curry
What did the basketball team known as "Dream Team" win in 1992?
Which cartoon characters star in the classic basketball film Space Jam?
Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck
What is a flagrant foul?
Violent contact with an opponent. This includes hitting, kicking, and punching. This type of foul results in free throws plus the offense retaining possession of the ball after the free throws.
What team won the very first NBA game?
New York Knicks
Which NBA player is known as the ‘Clown Prince’?
Meadowlark Lemon
The New York Knicks play their home games in which famous venue?
Madison Square Garden
What is the name of the Golden State Warriors’ arena?
Chase Center