Basketball Basics
What is the main objective in basketball?
To score points by shooting the ball into the opposing team's basket.
Which player is known as "His Airness"?
Michael Jordan.
How many points is a free throw worth?
One point.
Who invented basketball?
Dr. James Naismith.
What is the official size of an NBA basketball?
Size 7 (29.5 inches in circumference).
How many players are on a basketball team on the court at one time?
Five players.
Which player has the nickname "King James"?
LeBron James.
What is it called when a player grabs the ball after a missed shot?
Rebound.
In which year was the first game of basketball played?
1891.
Which player has the most points in a single NBA game?
Wilt Chamberlain (100 points).
What is it called when a player moves both feet without dribbling the ball?
Traveling.
Who is the player known for his "Skyhook" shot?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
What is a "double dribble"?
When a player dribbles the ball, stops and pick the ball up, and then starts dribbling again.
Which team won the first NBA championship?
Philadelphia Warriors (in 1947).
How many points is a shot made from beyond the arc worth?
Three points.
What is the term for passing the ball to a teammate who then scores?
Assist.
Which player is famous for the "Mamba Mentality"?
Kobe Bryant.
How long does a team have to attempt a shot in the NBA?
24 seconds (in the NBA).
What was the original basketball hoop made from?
A peach basket.
Which team has won the most NBA championships?
Boston Celtics (18 championships).
How high is a standard basketball hoop?
10 feet.
Who was known as the "Big Diesel"?
Shaquille O'Neal.
What is it called when a defensive player illegally contacts the shooter?
Foul.
When was the three-point line introduced in the NBA?
1979.
Which player is known for wearing the number 23?
Michael Jordan.