Can You Match These NBA Players To Their Teams Without Googling It?
- by Elimy Xepperoni
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Calling all basketball fans! This past season has certainly been an exciting one, and while we know everyone is still holding onto the edge of their seats as we watch the playoffs unfold, we figured it was high time we pay tribute to some of the amazing players we have been watching so intently.
In this quiz, we are going to be listing NBA players one by one. All we are asking is for everyone to match each player to the correct team. We don't need to know each player's long list of stats, but to pass this quiz, we will need to know where each player has spent their last year. Is everyone ready for this ultimate basketball quiz? Let's see who can dunk this one!
JJ Redick
Back in his college days, this guy was well known for his three-pointers and for his free throw shooting. He was drafted back in 2006, as the 11th overall pick by the Orlando Magic. That being said, can anyone here figure out where he is actually playing these days? (Wikipedia)
Damian Lillard
Before making it to the NBA, Damian played college ball for the Weber State Wildcats. Since playing in the big leagues though, this guy has been voted NBA Rookie of the Year and he has been selected as an NBA All-Star 4 times! Try picking out the right team! (Wikipedia)
James Harden
Here we have an NBA star who has made headlines for reasons other than just his high scoring averages. James used to play for Arizona State, before getting drafted in 2009 as the third overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Does anyone know where James is playing now? (Wikipedia)
Eric Bledsoe
Eric Bledsoe is a point guard, but has also switched out to play shooting guard. He completed a full season with Kentucky, but was then selected in the 2010 NBA draft. He was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder as the 18th overall pick. Try picking out the correct team! (Wikipedia)
Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis has really made a name for himself in the NBA. He plays the power forward and center positions, and was selected first overall back in the 2012 NBA draft. Since then, he has been named an NBA All-Star six times! Can anyone here pick out the correct team? (Wikipedia)
DeMarcus Cousins
DeMarcus or "Boogie", has been playing in the NBA since getting drafted in 2010 by the Sacramento Kings as the fifth overall pick. Throughout his time playing the sport, he has actually taken home 2 gold medals, one of which came from the Rio Olympics. Pick out the right team! (Wikipedia)
Gordon Hayward
Even though Gordon was drafted back in 2010, he was not actually named an NBA All-Star until the 2017 season. He managed to squeeze in two seasons with Butler University, before ultimately getting selected by the Utah Jazz as the ninth overall pick. Try picking out the right team! (Wikipedia)
Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. However, due to some gnarly foot and knee injuries, he did not actually begin playing until the 2016-2017 season. Even after only playing 31 games that season, he was still chosen as an NBA All-Star. (Wikipedia)
John Wall
John Wall plays the position of point guard, and even back in his college days, he had everyone buzzing. This guy was selected by the Washington Wizards as the first overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft. Clearly, his one season of college ball was all anyone needed to see! (Wikipedia)
Boban Marjanović
Right now, Boban Marjanović is one of the tallest men playing in the NBA. Standing at 7 ft 3 in, this guy is a force to be reckoned with on the court. We can catch him playing the center position for his team. Does anyone actually know what team he belongs to? (Wikipedia)
Demar Derozan
Here we have a former player for the USC Trojans. After his time playing college ball, Demar went on to be selected by the Toronto Raptors as the ninth overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft. He spent nine full seasons with the Raptors, but was then traded to which team? (Wikipedia)
Chris Paul
Not only has Chris Paul been slaying the NBA since getting drafted back in 2005 by the New Orleans Hornets, but he has also managed to win himself two Olympic gold medals since then as well! Talk about keeping busy! Does anyone know which team Chris Paul is currently playing for? (Wikipedia)
Giannis Antetokounmpo
He may be almost 7 feet tall, but nothing about this guy is clumsy or awkward (at least not on the basketball court anyway). Given his height and his truly impressive skill, Giannis has been given the nickname "Greek Freak". Can anyone here place him to the correct team? (Wikipedia)
Jimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler has done his fair share of bouncing around. After playing one season for Tyler Junior College, he transfered over to Marquette University. Not too long after that, he was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 2011 NBA draft as the 30th overall pick. Can anyone guess his team? (Wikipedia)
Draymond Green
Since getting drafted in back in 2012, Draymond Green has wasted no time in winning both games and titles. He is a three-time NBA champion and a three-time NBA All-Star. In 2017, Draymond also won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Does anyone know where this rockstar plays? (Wikipedia)
DeAndre Jordan
Here we are looking at the current holder of the NBA record for best field goal percentage. DeAndre only had to play one season of college ball, before getting selected by the Boston Celtics in the 2008 NBA draft as the 35th overall pick. Try picking out the correct team! (Wikipedia)
Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns had scouts talking back when he was only 16 years old. After playing college ball for the Kentucky Wildcats, he was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2015 NBA draft as the first overall pick. That's gotta make you feel good! What team does he play for? (Wikipedia)
Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant has not only impressed people on the court, but thanks to his other ventures, he has actually become quite successful apart from basketball as well. He has signed huge contracts with companies like Foot Locker and Nike, and in 2012, he even tried his luck in the acting game. (Wikipedia)
Mike Conley
Mike Conley comes from a family of sports legends. His father is actually an Olympic gold and silver medalists, though his event of choice was the triple jump. Back to Mike Conley Jr., he is actually his current team's all-time leading scorer. Does anyone know which team he plays for? (Wikipedia)
LaMarcus Aldridge
While LaMarcus is well known for his signature fadeaway jump shot, he does a few other claims to fame as well. He has been an NBA All-Star five times, and he was actually selected as the second overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft. Not too shabby! Pick the right team! (Wikipedia)
Marc Gasol
Throughout his time in the sport, Marc Gasol has won himself two Olympic silver medals, he is a three-time NBA All-Star, and in 2013, he took home the title of NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Considering he was drafted back in 2007, we'd say that's a pretty impressive list! (Wikipedia)
Kemba Walker
Before even making it to the NBA, Kemba Walker was already winning all kinds of awards. While playing college ball for the Connecticut Huskies, he became the second-leading college basketball scorer in the nation. These days, he is a three-time NBA All-Star. Can anyone here pick out the right team? (Wikipedia)
Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard was drafted by the Indiana Pacers back in 2011 as the 15th overall pick, though he was almost immediately traded to the San Antonio Spurs. He went on the play with the Spurs for seven full seasons, before getting traded to a new team. Does anyone know what team this was? (Wikipedia)
LeBron James
There is no denying that LeBron James is commercially one of the more famous men currently playing in the NBA. While his efforts on the court have certainly gained him recognition, he has also made a name for himself in other industries such as television and film. What team is he on? (Wikipedia)
Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson is actually the son of a former NBA star, so his impressive shooting ability makes sense. He was clearly born to play the sport! Since being drafted into the NBA back in 2011, Klay has made a name for himself as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. (Wikipedia)
Kristaps Porzingis
This power forward is not one that should be messed with. Standing at an impressive 7 ft 3 in, this guy is one of the tallest men currently playing in the NBA. If there is a helpful physical trait one can have in this sport, it is definitely height. (Wikipedia)
Kyle Lowry
After spending two seasons playing college ball for the Villanova Wildcats, this guy went on to be selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2006 NBA draft. 10 years after that, he went on to play in the summer Olympics, winning himself a gold medal. Pick the right team! (Wikipedia)
Kyrie Irving
2011 was a major year for this basketball player. Not only was this the year he was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the first overall pick, but he was also named NBA Rookie of the Year this same season. Does anyone here know where Kyrie Irving is currently playing? (Wikipedia)
Steph Curry
Steph Curry is a player credited for changing up the way NBA teams play the game .This guy has been called the greatest shooter in NBA history by both analysts and fellow players. So far, he has won three NBA championships. Can anyone guess where he is currently playing? (Wikipedia)
Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook has broken his fair share of records since starting with the NBA. Originally playing ball for the UCLA Bruins, he was later selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2008 NBA draft as the fourth overall pick. Does anyone here know which team he is playing for? (Wikipedia)
Nikola Jokić
Here we have one of the taller fellows currently playing in the NBA. While a few other players do have a couple inches on him, he still stands at an impressive 7 ft. This past season, Nikola actually received his very first All-Star selection. What team does he play for? (Wikipedia)
Patrick Beverley
After playing college ball for Arkansas, this guy immediately went on to play three and a half seasons overseas. While there, he played for Ukraine, Greece and Russia. In 2013, he made his way over to the Houston Rockets. Does anyone know where he is currently playing? Take a guess! (Wikipedia)
Rudy Gobert
This guy's impressive wingspan actually wound up earning him the nickname "The Stifle Tower". Standing at 7 ft 1 in tall with a wingspan of 7 ft 9 in long, it was no surprise to see him selected by the Denver Nuggets in the 2013 NBA draft. Pick the right team! (Wikipedia)
Paul Millsap
After playing power forward for Louisiana Tech University, Paul went on to be selected by the Utah Jazz in the 2006 NBA draft as the 47th overall pick. That same year, he was picked for the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Does anyone know which team he currently plays for? (Wikipedia)
Paul George
Paul George spent a couple seasons playing after getting drafted in 2010, but in 2014, he wound up getting a pretty bad leg injury. He missed most of the following season, but was back in full swing by 2016. Can anyone here match this player to the correct team? (Wikipedia)