Heads up: opening this section reveals every question, every option, and the correct answer for this round. If you came here to play, scroll up and hit Play first.
Question 1: What was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's birth name before he changed it?
- Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor
- Chuck Cooper
- John Amaechi
- Walter Ray Allen Jr.
Answer: A. Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor
Explanation: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor in 1947 in Harlem, New York, before legally changing his name after converting to Islam.
Question 2: Which team did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar win his first NBA championship with in 1971?
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Toronto Huskies
- Boston Celtics
- Milwaukee Bucks
Answer: D. Milwaukee Bucks
Explanation: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won his first NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1971 before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1975.
Question 3: How many NBA championships did Bill Russell win during his career with the Boston Celtics?
- 12
- 10
- 11
- 6
Answer: C. 11
Explanation: Bill Russell won 11 NBA championships in 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics and holds the record for the most Finals appearances at 12.
Question 4: Who was the first African American player drafted into the NBA?
- Bill Russell
- John Amaechi
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Chuck Cooper
Answer: D. Chuck Cooper
Explanation: Chuck Cooper was the first African American drafted into the NBA and the first official NBA player to sign a contract.
Question 5: Which player holds the record for the most points scored in a single NBA quarter?
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Klay Thompson
- Michael Jordan
- Larry Bird
Answer: B. Klay Thompson
Explanation: Klay Thompson holds the record for the most points scored in a quarter with 37, breaking George Gervin's previous record in 2015.
Question 6: In what year was the league founded as the Basketball Association of America?
- 1950
- 1946
- 1971
- 1960
Answer: B. 1946
Explanation: The first NBA game was played between the New York Knicks and the Toronto Huskies in 1946, the same year the league was founded.
Question 7: Which player scored the first basket of the new millennium on New Year's Day 2000?
- Magic Johnson
- John Amaechi
- Ray Allen
- Robert Parish
Answer: B. John Amaechi
Explanation: John Amaechi of the Miami Heat scored the first basket of the new millennium in a game played on New Year's Day 2000 against the Orlando Magic.
Question 8: How many NBA MVP awards did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar win in his career?
- 5
- 3
- 19
- 6
Answer: D. 6
Explanation: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds the record for the most NBA MVP awards with six and was selected as an All-Star 19 times.
Question 9: How many championships did Robert Parish win with the Boston Celtics?
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 3
Answer: D. 3
Explanation: Robert Parish played 1,611 games over 21 seasons in the NBA, scoring 23,334 points and winning three championships with the Boston Celtics.
Question 10: Which of these players was included on the NBA's 50 Greatest Players list in 1996?
- Chuck Cooper
- Michael Jordan
- John Amaechi
- Klay Thompson
Answer: B. Michael Jordan
Explanation: The NBA's 50 Greatest Players list, announced in 1996, included legends such as Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Wilt Chamberlain.