Coaches
Phil Jackson said, "Most of us spend the bulk of our time caught up in thoughts of the past or the future — which can be dangerous if your job is winning basketball games. Basketball takes place at such a lightning pace that it’s easy to make mistakes and get obsessed with what just happened or what might happen next, which distracts you from the only thing that really matters — this very moment." How many overall playoff appearances did Phil make?
Options: 17, 18, 20, 23
20
In 2000, timeouts increased from 6 to __, and fourth period timeouts increased from 3 to __. In the same year, the American Academy of Pediatrics published its first article offering guidance to parents and medical professionals on the assessment and treatment of ADHD. How many timeouts are there currently?
Options: 7, 5; 8, 5; 7, 4
7, 4
Michael Jordan said, "Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." What NBA team does Michael currently own?
Options: Rockets, Hornets, Heat, Suns
Charlotte Hornets
Steph Curry said, "Everything happens for a reason, and everything has a story, and if you take time to realise what your dream is and what you really want in life... whether it's sports, whether it's in other fields, you have to realise that there's always work to do." What year did Steph sign on with the Warriors?
Options: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
2009
Steph Curry has the most in 3-pointers in NBA history, with 3,346. He talks about always striving to be better and having a "growth mindset," recognizing that there are always new skills to be learned. What year did Steph curry break the 3-pointer record?
Options: 2020, 2021, 2022
2021
Pat Riley said, "Shoulda, coulda, and woulda won't get it done. In attacking adversity, only a positive attitude, alertness, and regrouping to basics can launch a comeback." He made 21 appearances as a coach in the NBA thus far. How many championships has he won?
Options: 3, 4, 5, 6
5
In ____, the NBA introduced the 24-second clock. In the same year, the first ever medication for mental illness was approved by the FDA. What year did both of these things come about?
Options: 1950, 1954, 1968
1954
Wilt Chamberlain said, "Everything is habit forming, so make sure what you do is what you want to be doing." How many times was Wilt an All-Star?
Options: 10, 12, 13, 15
13
Kevon Looney said, "When approaching the small things, you have to know, 'If I do my job, it's going to make the job easier for everybody else.'" Where was Kevon born?
Options: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio
Wisconsin
John Stockton said, "You can find advantages to being small" and "struggles are what made everything worth while." He has the most assists in NBA history, at 15,806. What team did he play for?
Options: Pelicans, Jazz, Heat, Clippers
Utah Jazz
John Kundla was known for being levelheaded and treated his players with respect (as compared to the more aggressive coaches of his era). He often said, "Praise loudly, blame softly." He was the first coach of what team?
Options: Warriors, Lakers, Celtics
Lakers
The 3-point line was established in 1979, but was changed in 1994 and again in 1997. The DSM-IV, the manual used to provide diagnoses, was published in 1994. The 3-point line was returned to its original length of 23 feet and 9 inches in 1997 - what was the length of the 3-point line in 1994?
Options: 21 feet, 11 inches; 22 feet; 23 feet, 11 inches; 24 feet
22 feet
Kevin Durant said, "Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard." Kevin Durant was the NBA's MVP in 2014. How many championships does he have?
Options: 1, 2, 3, 4
2
Klay Thompson said, "I know to win a championship, you're not going to do it alone. You're going to have to have a great supporting cast." Klay has played for the Warriors for 12 years. How many championships does he have?
Options: 3, 4, 5, 6
4
Wilt Chamberlain said, "It is said that good things come to those who wait. I believe that good things come to those who work." He has the most rebounds in NBA history. About how many rebounds does he have?
Options: 21,000; 22,000; 23,000; 24,000
24,000 (actual number is 23,924)
Pat Riley said, "If you have a positive attitude and constantly strive to give your best effort, eventually you will overcome your immediate problems and find you are ready for greater challenges." He is considered one of the best coaches in NBA history. Name one team that he coached.
Lakers, Knicks, Heat
Options: 8, 9, 10, 11
9
Shaq said, "Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.” He has 4 championships, was an All-Star 15 times, and was Rookie of the Year in 1993. Name two teams that Shaq has played for.
Magic, Lakers, Heat, Suns, Cavaliers, Celtics
Draymond Green said, "I'm not going to worry about proving people wrong. My goal isn't to prove people wrong. You can't worry about what other people say." Draymond is from Saginaw, Michigan and has been an All-Star player 4 times. What position does he play?
Power Forward
Karl Malone said, "You don't try to do more than you should." It's important to set boundaries and balance pushing yourself while also recognizing limitations. He has the most free throws made in NBA history, with 9,787. Name one team he played for.
Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Lakers
Don Nelson said, "You have a lot of ups and downs in coaching, especially, but I can't remember any bad times at this point. I mean, they're all good. A lot of tears when you lose, a lot of down times, but I can't remember any of them. They're all positive now. Even the bad times were good." He is considered one of the top 10 coaches in NBA history. Name one team that he coached.
Bucks, Warriors, Knicks, Mavericks
In 2002, Strattera (the first non-stimulant treatment for ADHD) was approved. In the same year, the NBA implemented what to help review last-second plays?
Instant Replay
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said, "Great players are willing to give up their own personal achievement for the achievement of the group. It enhances everybody." Kareem was the NBA MVP 6 times and a NBA All-Star 19 times. How many championships does he have?
6
After being injured and going through recovery for more than one injury, Klay Thompson said, "It takes great willpower, and on top of that, it takes a great support team around you, friends, family, teammates. That is really important because when you do get in those dark places, you tend to isolate yourself, at least I do. So when you lean on your loved ones, you lean on your friends, that's what really got me through it, was just spending time with my friends." He has been an All-Star 5 times. What year did he sign on with the Warriors?
2011
Lebron James has the most game points in NBA history. He has partnered with the Calm app, which is meant to improve mental fitness. He said, "I would tell my younger self just to make sure to communicate, let it be known how you are feeling and talk about things." About how many game points does he have?
38,450