NBA Teams
The Atlanta Hawks joined the NBA the same year that Mental Health America launched Mental Health Week. What year did the Hawks join the NBA?
Options: 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950
1949
Steph Curry said, "What I tell people is be the best version of yourself in anything that you do. You don't have to live anybody else's story." Where is Steph from?
Options: Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky
Ohio
Royce White was diagnosed with OCD. He played only briefly in the NBA, and ultimately left to go and play basketball in Canada. How many games did he play in the NBA?
Options: 2, 3, 4
3
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said, "What we need are positive, realistic goals and the willingness to work. Hard work and practical goals." Kareem played for 20 years in the NBA and scored 38,387 points during that time. Name one team he played for.
Options: Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, LA Clippers
Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers
Erik Spoelstra said, "Don't focus on the victory, focus on the task." He won two championships with what team?
Options: Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors
Miami Heat
The Philadelphia 76ers were originally called the ________. The name was changed in 1963, the same year that Congress passed the “Community Mental Health Centers Act” authorizing construction grants for community mental health centers. What was the original name?
Options: Syracuse Nationals, Rochester Royals, Buffalo Braves, Philadelphia Warriors
Syracuse Nationals
DeMar DeRozen said, “You gotta be able to take criticism if you want to be anything close to great. Even if it’s not true. You use that as an advantage for yourself. You can use that negative energy and turn that into an energy that drives you to be something more than you thought you could be. That’s one thing I did.” What position does DeMar play?
Options: Power Forward, Shooting Guard, Center, Point Guard
Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward
Delonte West (diagnosed with Bipolar) stated that when he played for the Mavericks, his coach had therapists on staff to help provide additional support. Where did he go to high school?
Options: Greenbelt, MD; York, PA; Arlington, VA; Norfolk, VA
Greenbelt, MD
Dirk Nowitzki said, "If you do the best you can, you have nothing to be ashamed of. A defeat is not a disgrace." Dirk played for the Mavericks for 21 years. About how many games did he play in?
Options: 1,300; 1,500; 1,800
1,500
Chuck Daly said, "A lot of guys go through their whole careers and don't win a championship, but are still great coaches." Chuck Daly coached a total of 44 years and won two championships. He also coached the "Dream Team," the first U.S. Olympic basketball team to include NBA stars which was considered the best sports team ever assembled. What year(s) did Chuck Daly win his championship(s)?
Options: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
1989, 1990
The Chicago Bulls joined the NBA the same year that Mental Health America successfully advocated for inclusion of mandated mental heath services in Medicare. What year did the Bulls join the NBA?
Options: 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968
1966
Damian Lillard said, “I always look at struggles as an opportunity to show my true character.” What team is Damian on?
Options: Jazz, Trail Blazers, Heat, Nuggets
Keyon Dooling was diagnosed with PTSD and left the NBA to focus on mental health. He now works as a life coach. What position did he play when he was in the NBA?
Options: Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Center, Power Forward
Point Guard and Shooting Guard
Kobe Bryant said, "Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise." About how many points did Kobe score during his 10 year career?
Options: 31,000; 32,800; 33,600; 34,000
33,600
Phil Jackson said, "No one plays this or any game perfectly. It's the guy who recovers from his mistakes who wins." What team did Phil coach after the Chicago Bulls?
Options: New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic
New Jersey Nets
President Jimmy Carter passed the Commission on Mental Health in 1977. The New York Nets became The ____ _______ Nets in the same year (they eventually became The Brooklyn Nets). What was the complete name of the Nets as of 1977?
The New Jersey Nets
Steph Curry said, "If you don't fall how are you going to know what getting up is like?" What is one of Steph Curry's nicknames?
Steph, Baby-Faced Assassin, Chef Curry, The Human Torch, Threezus
Shabazz Muhammad was diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome and experienced bullying and teasing in school for his tics. He worked hard to gain control over the tics, and was drafted in the first round by the Utah Jazz. What year was he drafted?
2013
LeBron James said, "I like criticism. It makes you strong." Name a record that LeBron currently holds.
NBA all time leading scorer
K. C. Jones said, "A team is a group of players who support one another on court and who think of the group before they think of themselves." K.C. won championships as both as a player for the Celtics and as a coach. He is listed as one of the top NBA coaches of all time. How many championships did K.C. win total?
12 championships
President Harry Truman signed the National Mental Health Act in 1946, which established the National Institute of Mental Health. Name a team that joined the NBA in the same year.
Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks
Kevin Love said, "The reality is that we probably have a lot in common with what our friends and colleagues and neighbors are dealing with. So...creating a better environment for talking about mental health…that’s where we need to get to." Kevin's uncle was one of the founders of which band?
The Beach Boys
Ray Allen was diagnosed with OCD. He played in the NBA for 18 years, during which time he won 2 championships and was an All-Star 10 times. Name one team that he played for.
Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat
Karl Malone said, "Isn't it about time that we stopped wasting so much time on what a[nother] person prefers?" He also said, "I spent a lot of time doing things other people wanted me to do, so I'm doing what I want to do now." He played for 19 years and scored 36,928 points. Name one team he played for.
Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Lakers
Phil Jackson said, "Like life, basketball is messy and unpredictable. It has its way with you, no matter how hard you try to control it. The trick is to experience each moment with a clear mind and open heart. When you do that, the game - and life - will take care of itself." How many championships did Phil win as a coach?
11 championships