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50 Intriguing NBA trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Kenton, Chief Editor·Updated Aug 2025·6 min read

Step onto the court with NBA Trivia! From legendary players like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to record-breaking games and unforgettable championship moments, this trivia will test your basketball knowledge. Perfect for hoops fans who live and breathe the game.

NBA Trivia

  1. 1Which player scored 100 points in a single game?

  2. 2Which team drafted Dirk Nowitzki in 1998 before he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks?

  3. 3Who won the NBA MVP award in 2016?

  4. 4Which team plays its home games at the Madison Square Garden?

  5. 5Which player was nicknamed 'The Answer'?

  6. 6Which team won the NBA championship in 2008?

  7. 7Who is the NBA's all-time leading scorer?

  8. 8Which player won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest with a free throw line dunk in 1988?

  9. 9Which franchise was formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics?

  10. 10Which player was nicknamed 'The Glove'?

  11. 11Who holds the record for the most 3-pointers made in a single season?

  12. 12In which year did the Toronto Raptors win their first NBA championship?

  13. 13Which player is known for his 'Sky Hook' shot?

  14. 14Which team plays its home games at the Staples Center?

  15. 15Which player was nicknamed 'Pistol'?

  16. 16Which NBA player starred in the movie 'Space Jam'?

  17. 17Who was the number one draft pick in 2003?

  18. 18Which team did Magic Johnson play for?

  19. 19Which player is the NBA's all-time leader in assists?

  20. 20Who was the first player to be drafted straight out of high school?

  21. 21Which player won an Oscar for his short film 'Dear Basketball'?

  22. 22Which team plays its home games in 'The Oracle Arena'?

  23. 23Who was nicknamed 'The Worm'?

  24. 24Which team won their first NBA championship in 1999?

  25. 25Which player was nicknamed 'The Big Fundamental'?

  26. 26Who holds the NBA record for the most steals in a career?

  27. 27Which team was based in Vancouver before moving to Memphis?

  28. 28Which player is known for the 'Dream Shake' move?

  29. 29Who was the NBA's tallest player ever?

  30. 30Which player was nicknamed 'The Big O'?

  31. 31Which team plays its home games at the 'United Center'?

  32. 32Who is the youngest player to score 10,000 points in the NBA?

  33. 33Who won the NBA MVP award in 2000?

  34. 34Which player was nicknamed 'T-Mac'?

  35. 35Who was the first European player to win the NBA MVP award?

  36. 36Which team was the first to win three consecutive NBA titles?

  37. 37Which player has the nickname 'Greek Freak'?

  38. 38Which team plays its home games at 'The American Airlines Arena'?

  39. 39Which player has the most NBA Finals MVP awards?

  40. 40Which team drafted Kobe Bryant in 1996 before trading him?

  41. 41Who was nicknamed 'The Big Ticket'?

  42. 42Which team plays its home games in the 'Pepsi Center'?

  43. 43Who won the NBA MVP award in 2011?

  44. 44Which player was nicknamed 'The Reign Man'?

  45. 45Which team has the mascot named 'Rumble'?

  46. 46Which player was the NBA's first unanimous MVP?

  47. 47Which team plays its home games at 'The TD Garden'?

  48. 48Who was nicknamed 'Sir Charles'?

  49. 49Which player won the NBA Three-Point Contest with a record score in 2016?

  50. 50Which team plays its home games in the 'Moda Center'?

Answer Key

  1. 1. Wilt Chamberlain
  2. 2. Milwaukee Bucks
  3. 3. Stephen Curry
  4. 4. New York Knicks
  5. 5. Allen Iverson
  6. 6. Boston Celtics
  7. 7. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  8. 8. Michael Jordan
  9. 9. Oklahoma City Thunder
  10. 10. Gary Payton
  11. 11. Stephen Curry
  12. 12. 2019
  13. 13. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  14. 14. Los Angeles Lakers
  15. 15. Pete Maravich
  16. 16. Michael Jordan
  17. 17. LeBron James
  18. 18. Los Angeles Lakers
  19. 19. John Stockton
  20. 20. Moses Malone
  21. 21. Kobe Bryant
  22. 22. Golden State Warriors
  23. 23. Dennis Rodman
  24. 24. San Antonio Spurs
  25. 25. Tim Duncan
  26. 26. John Stockton
  27. 27. Grizzlies
  28. 28. Hakeem Olajuwon
  29. 29. Gheorghe Mureșan
  30. 30. Oscar Robertson
  31. 31. Chicago Bulls
  32. 32. LeBron James
  33. 33. Shaquille O'Neal
  34. 34. Tracy McGrady
  35. 35. Dirk Nowitzki
  36. 36. Minneapolis Lakers
  37. 37. Giannis Antetokounmpo
  38. 38. Miami Heat
  39. 39. Michael Jordan
  40. 40. Charlotte Hornets
  41. 41. Kevin Garnett
  42. 42. Denver Nuggets
  43. 43. Derrick Rose
  44. 44. Shawn Kemp
  45. 45. Oklahoma City Thunder
  46. 46. Stephen Curry
  47. 47. Boston Celtics
  48. 48. Charles Barkley
  49. 49. Klay Thompson
  50. 50. Portland Trail Blazers

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