Basketball Basics
What is the term for bouncing the ball repeatedly while moving down the court?
Dribbling
What is the name of the NBA team based in Boston?
Boston Celtics
Who is often referred to as "The King" and plays for the Los Angeles Lakers?
LeBron James
In which year was basketball invented by Dr. James Naismith?
1891
What is the highest number of points ever scored by a single player in an NBA game?
100 points by Wilt Chamberlain
How many points is a regular field goal worth in basketball?
Two points
Which NBA team is based in Los Angeles and shares its arena with the Los Angeles Lakers?
LA Clippers
Which basketball player is known as "The Black Mamba" and spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers?
Kobe Bryant
Which country hosted the first-ever official basketball game?
United States
Which NBA player holds the record for the most career assists?
John Stockton
What is the term for a pass that leads directly to a made basket?
Assist
What is the name of the NBA team based in Houston known for their "Run as One" slogan?
Houston Rockets
Who is known for his famous "Skyhook" shot and played for the Los Angeles Lakers?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Who is considered the founder of modern basketball?
Dr. James Naismith
What is the regulation height of a basketball hoop in feet?
10 feet
How many players are typically on the court for each team during a basketball game?
Five players
Which NBA team is known as "The Process" and is based in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia 76ers
Which basketball player nicknamed "Magic" played for the Los Angeles Lakers and is known for his exceptional passing skills?
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
In which city was the Basketball Hall of Fame established?
Springfield, Massachusetts
Who is the youngest player to score 10,000 points in NBA history?
LeBron James
What is the name of the line from which free throws are shot?
Free-throw line
What is the name of the NBA team based in New York City known for its orange and blue colors?
New York Knicks
Who is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time and played for the Chicago Bulls, winning six NBA championships?
Michael Jordan
Which college basketball team won the first NCAA men's basketball tournament in 1939?
University of Oregon Ducks
What is the term for a shot that goes through the net without touching the rim or backboard?
Swish