NBA through the ages
NBA Through the Ages Quiz
Test your knowledge of the NBA with our immersive quiz that takes you through its storied history! From the early days of the league to modern superstars, this quiz covers key moments, players, and events.
Whether you're a casual fan or a hardcore basketball aficionado, challenge yourself with:
- 50 Thought-Provoking Questions
- Diverse Topics from Championships to Iconic Players
- Fun Facts and Trivia!
What does NBA stand for?
National Basketball Alliance
National Basketball Association
National Basketball Affiliation
What year did the NBA start?
1949
1948
1947
Who were the first NBA champions?
Rochester Royals
Syracuse Nationals
Minneapolis Lakers
Boston hosted the first ever All Star Game in which year?
50
51
52
The Eastern Conference won the first All Star Game how many points did they score?
110
111
112
In what season was the shot clock introduced?
1954/55
1955/56
1956/57
What did the ABA stand for?
American Basketball Association
Allstar Basketball Association
Association of Basketball America
When did the ABA merge with the NBA?
1975
1976
1977
The NBA introduced the 3 point line from the ABA in which year?
1976
1979
1982
When was the NBA's first Slam Dunk Contest?
1982
1983
1984
Who won the first Slam Dunk Contest?
Larry Nance
Clyde Drexler
Dominique Wilkins
The 3 Point Contest was introduced in 1986, who was the first winner?
Larry Bird
Craig Hodges
Dale Ellis
David Stern became NBA commissioner in which year?
1983
1984
1985
Magic Johnson & Larry Bird's rivalry started when they were at which college teams?
Huskies & Hoosiers
Badgers & Bulldogs
Spartans & Sycamores
Michael Jordan was draft by the Chicago Bulls in 1984 but at what position did he go?
1
2
3
Who was the 1987 MVP?
Larry Bird
Michael Jordan
Magic Johnson
Detroit won the 1989 championship beating the LA Lakers in how many games?
4-0
4-2
4-3
Mitch Richmond was the 1989 rookie of the year, which team did he play for in his rookie season
76ers
Nets
Warriors
Larry Bird's final game was against?
Bulls
Cavs
Pistons
Magic Johnson publicly announced he had HIV in which year?
1989
1990
1991
Who was NOT a part of the original dream team that competed at the Olympics?
Christian Laettner
Chris Mullin
Isiah Thomas
Shaq was drafted by which team?
Heat
Magic
Lakers
Canada had 2 teams compete in the NBA for the first time in which season?
1994-95
1995-96
1996-97
Reggie Miller scored 8 points in 8.9 seconds in 1995 against which conference rivial?
Celtics
Nets
Knicks
The Nuggets were the first 8th seed to beat the number 1 in the playoffs, who did they beat?
Spurs
Jazz
SuperSonics
Who was the first player drafted in the new millennium?
Jamal Crawford
Kenyon Martin
Michael Redd
In Jordan's first season with the Wizards he played 60 games how many points and assists per game did he average?
22.9 & 5.2
22.8 & 5.3
22.7 & 5.4
In 2002 the Lakers competed a three-peat who did they beat in the finals?
Cletics
Nets
Pistons
The 2nd pick of the 2003 draft Milicic was classed a NBA flop, but how many seasons did he play in the league?
6
8
10
The 2003 draft class included LeBron, Wade & Carmelo but who got selected last in the 1st round?
Leandro Barbosa
Josh Howard
Kendrick Perkins
The 2003 NBA finals saw two former ABA teams square off for the first time ever for the NBA Championship who were they?
Spurs & Pacers
Nuggets & Nets
Spurs & Nets
In November 2004 the Malice in the Palace happened which two teams were involved?
Pistons & Pacers
Pacers & Knicks
Pacers & Raptors
What season did the Seattle Supersonics become the OKC Thunder
2007/8
2008/9
2009/10
Kobe dropped 81 on which eastern conference team
Celtics
Nets
Raptors
When the Celtics traded for Garnett in 2007, they sent the most players ever to the Timberwolves for one player in return, how many players went to the wolves?
6
7
8
Phil Jackson over took Red Auerbach as the coach to win the most championships, How many championships did Jackson win in total?
10
11
12
In which season did the Miami Heat create a big three centred around Lebron?
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
During Derrick Rose's MVP season he averaged how many points?
25
28
31
When did Allen Iverson play his final game in the NBA?
2010
2011
2012
In 2013 the Nets broke several records trading with the Celtics, how many first round draft picks did they send to Boston in the trade?
2
4
6
Who has scored the most REGULAR SEASON points in total ever?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
LeBron James
Karl Malone
Who has the best field goal percentage ever? (not including any playoff games)
Artis Gilmore
Rudy Gobert
DeAndre Jordan
Who has made the most 3 pointers ever? (not including any playoff games)
Ray Allen
Stephen Curry
Reggie Miller
Who has the best 3 point percentage ever? (not including any playoff games)
Seth Curry
Hubert Davis
Steve Kerr
Everyone knows John Stockton has the most assists ever is second? (not including any playoff games)
Mark Jackson
Jason Kidd
Steve Nash
Which is the correct order for the top four players in the most steals category of all time? (not including any playoff games)
1. Kidd, 2. Jordan, 3. Payton, 4. Stockton
1. Payton, 2. Jordan, 3. Stockton, 4. Kidd
1. Stockton, 2. Kidd, 3. Jordan, 4. Payton
Who has recorded the most blocks ever? (not including any playoff games)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Dikembe Mutmbo
Hakeem Olajuwon
Who has score the most total points in the playoff?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
LeBron James
Michael Jordan
Which team has won the most conference titles?
Bulls
Celtics
Lakers
Which team has won the most NBA championships?
Bulls
Celtics
Lakers
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