Individual Player Awards
Who won the NBA MVP trophy for the 2018-2019 season?
Who is Giannis Antetokounmpo?
This team has the most NBA Finals appearances.
Who are the Los Angeles Lakers?
[Even though the Lakers and the Celtics both have 17 titles, the Lakers made the final 32 times, as opposed to the Celtic's 22 times. The Lakers also hold the record for most NBA Finals losses.]
He holds the NBA record for most NBA titles for a single player.
Who is Bill Russell?
[He won 11 titles]
In this year, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Steve Nash, and more were drafted.
When was 1996?
This player is known as "The Joker".
Who is Nikola Jokić?
He is the only player to win 6 or more MVPs.
Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabaar?
This team won two consecutive titles in years 1989 and 1990.
Who are the Detroit Pistons?
This player holds the record for highest playoff points per game average across his entire career, with an average of 33.45.
Who is Michael Jordan?
In this year, the NBA was founded, originally known as the BAA (Basketball Association of America).
When was 1946?
This player is known as "The Mailman".
Who is Karl Malone?
He has the second most rings of any NBA player.
Who is Sam Jones?
[Played with Bill Russell for the Celtics in the 60s]
This franchise has won the third most NBA titles (most among any team that's not the Lakers and the Celtics).
Who are the Golden State Warriors?
This NBA player holds the record for most consecutive All-Star selections.
Who is LeBron James?
In this year, the NBA and the ABA merged, adding several new franchises to the NBA, including the Pacers, Spurs, and Nets.
When was 1976?
A nickname that was given to Vince Carter.
What is Vinsanity, Half Man Half Amazing, et cetera?
These two players tie for most NBA DPOY (Defensive Player of the Year) awards.
Who are Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace?
This franchise was the only team that's not the Celtics to win a title in the 60s.
Who are the Philadelphia Warriors (known today as the Golden State Warriors)?
This NBA player holds the record for most All-NBA First Team selections.
Who is LeBron James?
In this year, the Chicago Bulls were founded.
When was 1966?
This player is known as "The Iceman".
Who is George Gervin?
This player won the first ever NBA MVP award, for the 1955-56 season.
Who is Bob Petitt?
The number of times the Celtics and Lakers have faced each other in the NBA Finals.
What is 12 times?
[The Celtics won 9 of those.]
This NBA player holds the record for most NBA seasons played.
Who is Vince Carter?
In this year, "Pistol" Pete Maravich was drafted third overall to the Atlanta Hawks.
When was 1970?
This player holds the record for most nicknames.
Who is Shaquille O'Neal?