Warriors
The Golden State Warriors were founded in the same year that the The National Mental Health Act became law (thereby making the mental health of the people a federal priority). What year were the Golden State Warriors founded?
1946
The Celtics most recent championship was in the same year that Congress passed a law required insurance to also allow coverage for mental health care. When was the Celtics most recent championship?
2008
JaVale McGee has been diagnosed with ADHD and stated that for the most part he sees having ADHD as "fun." What team does he play for?
Options: Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans
Dallas Mavericks
Kevin Love is one of the most prominent spokespeople for mental health in the NBA. He has won one championship. What year did he win?
Options: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019
2016
Aly Raisman was a gymnast in the Olympics and advocates for mental health. "Every day I feel differently," she has said. "I've done so much therapy. I continue to do a lot of therapy, working on myself and finding things that make me feel good." How many medals does she have?
Options: 4, 5, 6, 7
6 medals (3 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze)
Steph Curry said, "having a full awareness of how...stresses can manifest themselves in your life, while being able to try to get in front of them as best as possible, is key. This includes your physical health...but also taking care of the mind, which is an extremely powerful thing." Name one record that Steph Curry currently holds.
Most three-pointers in the regular season
Most three-pointers in a single season
Most consecutive regular season games with a made three-pointer
Highest free-throw efficiency
Grant Williams said that mental health is "probably the number 1 most important thing in the league, more so than even your physical health." What is his jersey number?
Options: 13, 12, 25, 36
12
Kevin Love has openly talked about experiencing anxiety and panic attacks. What team does he currently play for?
Options: Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, Utah Jazz
Miami Heat
Lebron James has partnered with the "Calm" app, and stated that the partnership "is all about mental fitness. It’s something I’ve always prioritized, and it’s just as important to my game, my career, and my life than anything I can do physically." How many championship rings does he have?
4
Justin Duchscherer was a baseball pitcher in the MLB from 2001 until 2010. When undergoing a lot of life changes in 2009, he discussed openly being diagnosed with depression and eventually took a step back from the sport to focus on mental health. How many strikeouts did he have during his career?
Options: 236, 347, 513
347
Muggsy Bogues played for the Warriors from 1997-1999. How tall was he?
Options: 5' 7", 5' 3", 5' 5", 5' 9"
5' 3"
Marcus Morris debated quitting basketball due to anxiety and pressure. When joining the Celtics, it was mandatory for him to participate in a talk-therapy session, which he says helped to release stress and allowed him to feel calmer and happier. What years did he play for the Celtics?
Options: 2017-2019, 2015-2017, 2016-2018
2017-2019
DeMar DeRozan has talked about struggling with depression and stated "“It’s nothing I’m against or ashamed of.” What team does he currently play for?
Options: Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets
Chicago Bulls
Kobe Bryant talked about spending time in meditation in the morning and said, "[it] sets me up for the rest of the day, it's like an anchor." How many championship rings does he have?
5
Greg McElroy was a quarterback in 2010 and said, “You can imagine a lot of scenarios and psych yourself out.” He talked about just focusing on one play at a time instead of how the game as a whole was going. What team did he play for?
Options: Jets, Browns, Cowboys, Broncos
Graham Betchart is a sports psychologist who is known for the concept "Play Present," which teaches that an athlete needs to stay focused on the task at hand and immediately move on to the next play despite results or outcomes. Which player on the Warriors team has he worked with?
Options: Andrew Wiggins, Dreymond Green, Moses Moody, Patrick Baldwin Jr.
Andrew Wiggins
The Celtics highest scoring game was against the Lakers in the 1958 season, the same year that the first Crisis Prevention Center opened up in the USA. How many points did the Celtics score in the game?
Options: 165, 173, 179, 184
173
Keyon Dooling's struggle with mental health was instrumental in the NBA's development of a mental health program. What team does he currently coach for?
Utah Jazz
Metta World Peace (Ron Artest) sold his Lakers championship ring to raise money for mental health awareness. How much money did he raise?
$500,000
Muhammed Ali was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia as a child and struggled with reading. How many Heavy Weight Titles does he have?
3 Titles
Steph Curry often chews on his mouth guard during games, and stats show that he tends to shoot better when chewing on his mouth guard. About how many mouth guards does he go through per season?
About 12
The Celtics have met with the Lakers 12 times in the NBA finals, and have won 9 of those 12 times. Think of one coping skill for each time that the Celtics lost (so 3 coping skills).
Metta World Peace (Ron Artest) thanked his psychiatrist during the Los Angeles Lakers post-championship interviews in 2010. What was the first team that he got drafted to?
Chicago Bulls
Tim Duncan was seen as "boring" and "quiet." He stated that he would stay silent so that he could "destroy" the other team. He said, “They can’t get inside your head. They’re talking to you, and there’s no response other than to make this shot." What year was he admitted into the Hall of Fame?
2020
Who was the first deaf player in the NBA? He also struggled with OCD, and reports being teased a lot as a child due to his struggles. He said having a sense of humor helped and that "you need to be able to laugh at yourself."
Lance Allred