Basketball Basics
How many players from each team are on the court at one time?
5
What does NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association
Which player is known as "King James"?
LeBron James
What is it called when a player takes too many steps without dribbling?
Traveling
What color is a traditional basketball?
How many points is a free throw worth?
1
What year was the NBA founded?
1946
Which player is famous for the "Skyhook" shot?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
What happens when a player dribbles, stops, and then dribbles again?
Double dribble
What material is a professional basketball usually made of?
Leather
How many points is a shot made beyond the "arc" worth?
3
Who was known as "His Airness"?
Michael Jordan
Which player is known for the phrase "Mamba Mentality"?
Kobe Bryant
How many personal fouls does it take to foul out in the NBA?
6
What country did basketball originate in?
United States
How long is an NBA game (total minutes)?
48 minutes
Which team has won the most NBA championships?
Boston Celtics
Which player is considered one of the greatest three-point shooters ever?
How long does a team have to attempt a shot in the NBA?
24 seconds
Who invented basketball?
James Naismith
What is the standard height of a basketball hoop?
10 feet
Who scored 100 points in a single NBA game?
Wilt Chamberlain
Which player won 6 NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls?
Michael Jordan
What is it called when the ball handler is guarded closely for 5 seconds without passing, shooting, or dribbling?
5-second violation
In which state was basketball invented?
Massachusetts