If You Score Under 100% On This Quiz, You're The Worst NBA Fan!
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The NBA season is off to one of the most exciting starts in many years. An uprising of young talent is now stepping up to challenge the established names like LeBron James and Kevin Durant. The weaker teams in the league aren’t laying down for the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers due to having the less popular rosters. New teams are looking like they could provide a threat in their respective conferences. Most people still expect the top teams to be there at the end of the playoffs in the spring, but the early steps in getting there is giving us hope for a fun season.
We will test your knowledge when it comes to the facts regarding current NBA superstars, rookies and teams. Fans of the current NBA landscape will find out just how well they know the biggest names and teams in the sport today. Find out where you rank when it comes to fans of today’s NBA. Questions will be asked about the most exciting players that are giving us another great season. Answer all twenty-five to find out if you are a true basketball fan. Only the biggest fans will get 100% and prove their dominance when it comes to basketball trivia.
How many consecutive NBA Finals has LeBron James appeared in entering the season?
LeBron James is still regarded as the top name in the NBA and all of sports. The dominant play of James has seen him serve as the face of the league for many years now. LeBron is currently on an incredible streak of making the NBA Finals on the team representing the Eastern Conference. Both the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers were in the Finals thanks to the leadership of James. How many consecutive NBA Finals has LeBron been a part of heading into this season?
Which current NBA star has the most career points?
There are quite a few future Hall of Famers still playing in the NBA. LeBron James is likely going to retire one day as the best small forward of all time. Kevin Durant may very well be the second or third best small forward. Dirk Nowitzki is up there among the best power forwards, and Stephen Curry is already the greatest three-point shooter. One of these men is the leader for most career points among active players. This guy is 6th all-time in NBA history entering the season. Who is it?
True or False: Stephen Curry won the 2010 Rookie of the Year Award.
The 2009 NBA Draft saw Stephen Curry slip a bit further than he should have. Curry is clearly the most successful man from that draft, but he was picked 7th overall by the Golden State Warriors. The six names picked before him were Blake Griffin, Hasheem Thabeet, James Harden, Tyreke Evans, Ricky Rubio and Johnny Flynn. Curry showed talent early on before blossoming into a 2-time MVP Award winner. Did Curry prove rookie dominance early on by winning the 2010 Rookie of the Year Award?
Which of the following players was NOT traded for Chris Paul this offseason?
One of the biggest moves this recent offseason saw Chris Paul get traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Houston Rockets. Paul will be a free agent next summer, but his current hope is to find a home with the Rockets this season. It will be his best chance at competing for an NBA Championship. Los Angeles received quite a bit of players in exchange for Paul. Some of them are helping the Clippers look improved this season. Which of the following NBA players did NOT get traded for CP3?
Who was drafted before Kevin Durant?
The argument has started for Kevin Durant fans trying to proclaim he has passed LeBron James in the pecking order. Durant won the NBA Finals MVP last season helping lead the Golden State Warriors to an easy ring. The Seattle SuperSonics drafted Durant before they changed the franchise into the Oklahoma City Thunder. Durant went second overall in his draft class which looks horrible in retrospect for the team that passed on him. Which NBA bust was drafted before Durant in 2007?
Which of the following awards does Kawhi Leonard have on his resume?
Kawhi Leonard has yet to play a regular season game as of this writing but is expected to return soon. The talent of Leonard makes him a candidate for the best two-way player in the NBA. Leonard not only dominates on the offensive end of things, but he can shut down most players on the defensive side. Leonard is a quiet superstar despite having absurd talent. Which of the following awards has Leonard won at one point during his career?
Which team was fined for tampering with Paul George this offseason?
Paul George saw his time with the Indiana Pacers come to an end this past summer. A hostile end to their relationship saw the Pacers send George to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. One other team had interest in acquiring George and illegally reached out to him. The NBA fined this time for contacting George’s agent and breaking the league’s tampering rule. Which team received the fine for tampering with George in the offseason?
Stephen Curry has hit 270+ 3-pointers in a season four times. Who is the only other NBA player to accomplish this?
The art of three-point shooting has become more important than ever in the NBA. Stephen Curry winning two MVP Awards and leading the Golden State Warriors to huge success helped other teams realize the importance. One incredible stat is Curry hitting 270+ three-pointers four different seasons throughout his career. Only one other man has done this and he is also an active NBA player known for his shooting. Which of the following names has hit 270+ three-pointers in a single season?
Which current NBA player has the most MVP awards?
The MVP Award is the greatest prize for regular season success. Voters try to reward the most important player to his team by naming him the Most Valuable Player. Most iconic players have won at least one MVP Award at their peak. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds the record for the most MVP Awards with six. There is one active NBA star leading other current stars with 4 MVP Awards. Which active NBA name has the most MVP Awards to his resume?
Which New Orleans Pelicans big man has more All-Star appearances entering the season?
The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to progress in the upper echelon of the Western Conference behind the star power of big men Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins. Both centers are off to a tremendous start to the season. Cousins and Davis each had strong careers before joining together when the Sacramento Kings traded Cousins to the Pelicans last season. It remains to be seen if they stick together long term as each man can be the face of a franchise. Does Cousins or Davis have more All-Star appearances heading into this season?
Which of the following teams was NOT on Kyrie Irving's trade list?
Kyrie Irving shocked the sports world when he requested a trade away from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Most players dream of playing alongside LeBron James, but Irving wanted to be the face of a franchise. The trade would see Kyrie end up in a dream scenario with the Boston Celtics. Irving however gave a list of teams he preferred to be traded to early in the process. Which of the following four teams did NOT make the list of teams Kyrie wanted to play for?
True or false: Gregg Popovich has the most career wins of any active coach.
The legacy of Gregg Popovich is still growing as the San Antonio Spurs coach is bound to have another great year. Spurs fans have been spoiled over the past two decades with Popovich leading them to success just about every single season. There are many great coaches with incredible systems in play right now as seen with the high number of successful offenses. Popovich still however holds the throne as the most popular coach. Does he have the most career head coaching wins of all active coaches?
What historic accomplishment did Russell Westbrook pull off last season?
The success of Russell Westbrook last saw him show just how great he could be without Kevin Durant at his side. Westbrook had the best season of his career showing he could lead the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise. We witnessed Westbrook reach one historic statistic as the second man ever to do this. This unlikely accomplishment helped him win the MVP Award for the 2016-2017 season. Do you know which of the following historic statistic Westbrook put up last season?
What country is Giannis Antetokounmpo from?
The rise of Giannis Antetokounmpo has him entering a spot as the next major superstar in the NBA. Some pundits believe the Milwaukee Bucks will have an outside chance at upsetting the Cleveland Cavaliers this postseason. All of this is due to the success and improvement of Antetokounmpo. Very few players have ever possessed as much gifted talent as him in the history of the NBA. Most would agree he’s the best foreign star in NBA today. What country is Antetokounmpo actually from?
Who is the longest tenured member of the Los Angeles Lakers?
The Los Angeles Lakers are among the youngest NBA teams in recent memory. Most of the players on the roster are relatively new to the league trying to show they belong in a starting spot. Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Kyle Kuzma appear to be the most interesting prospects for the team to build around. Two of those three guys are rookies, and one of them is a second year player. Who exactly is the longest tenured player on the Lakers?
True or False: Rudy Gobert set the records for most blocks in a season last year.
Rudy Gobert deserves to be considered one of the best centers in the NBA. Utah Jazz fans love watching him play hard every night with a work ethic second to none. Gobert led the league in average blocks per game last season showing just how great of a defender he is. The blocks per game average was rather impressive as many big men have lost the art of being a great paint defender. Is it true or false that Gobert had the most blocks per game in NBA history last year?
Who did the Philadelphia 76ers trade with to get the #1 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and select Markelle Fultz?
Markelle Fultz was the top pick in the NBA Draft this past summer heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. Philadelphia traded up in the draft by adding an extra draft pick because they badly wanted Fultz to be their point guard of the future. Fultz is off to a rough start after suffering an injury early on in the regular season. The 76ers are optimistic about the future of Fultz returning better than ever. Which team traded the top overall pick allowing Philadelphia to select Fultz?
How many teams has Carmelo Anthony played for in his NBA career?
The tenure of Carmelo Anthony with the New York Knicks ended this offseason when he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Anthony wanted out after his relationship with the Knicks reached the point of no return. Thunder fans are benefiting from the talent of Anthony giving them a stronger chance to contend in the Western Conference. Anthony teaming with Paul George and Russell Westbrook forms a top tier big three. How many NBA teams has Anthony played for in his NBA career now that he is with the Thunder?
What team did Richard Jefferson sign with after the Cleveland Cavaliers traded him?
One NBA veteran to be on the bad end of the business aspect of basketball was Richard Jefferson. The hope of Jefferson entering the season was to contend for an NBA Championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers and continue hosting his podcast with Channing Frye. Cleveland however traded him to the Atlanta Hawks as a salary dump ending his chance to contend for another ring and killing the podcast. Jefferson would get a buy out from the Hawks. Which team did he sign with to now play for?
Who was the last West team to defeat the Golden State Warriors in a playoff series?
We may be witnessing a dynasty in the making of epic proportions if the Golden State Warriors continues to dominate the NBA. Golden State has won 65+ games each of the past three seasons with Kevin Durant joining a championship core last season. It feels like the Warriors have dominated the Western Conference for a long time now. However, this is the fourth year of them dominating the West. Can you remember the last team to defeat the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference playoffs?
Which team celebrated the news of their GM trading Dwight Howard away this offseason?
A depressing story in the NBA is the downfall of Dwight Howard. At one point, there was the thought that he would be able to become an all-time great NBA center with a long thriving career. Howard sadly saw it go downhill after he was traded from the Orlando Magic. A combination of poor team situations, injuries and the league changing all hurt Howard. The team to trade him in the last offseason saw his teammates celebrate him getting traded away. Which team traded Howard to the delight of the players on the roster?
Which Cleveland Cavaliers player was NOT on the team last year?
The Cleveland Cavaliers have added quite a few players to their roster. It was an interesting decision considering how much chemistry the roster had last season before meeting the unbeatable Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. There’s no doubt that the Cavaliers have one of the most fascinating rosters in NBA history. Almost everyone on the roster has name value and past noteworthy success. Which of the following four current Cavaliers players was NOT on the roster last season?
Which of the following NBA stars has a career free throw shooting percentage under 50%?
Free throws could be considered the most underrated aspect of the NBA game. Hitting the easy shots should give teams an advantage if their stars are getting to the line all game. Unfortunately, not all NBA players are able to hit their free throws effectively. Some players get intentionally fouled due to opposing teams knowing they won’t be able to score the free throws. One of the following names listed has a career free throw average under 50%. Who is it?
True or false: Lonzo Ball had the highest paid sneaker endorsement deal in NBA history entering season.
Lonzo Ball was clearly the biggest story regarding the rookies entering the NBA. The comments of his outspoken dad LaVar Ball have made him a controversial figure. There is a huge hype behind Lonzo’s potential while other people want to see him fail. Ball is off to one of the worst starts in NBA history for a rookie. The headlines about him in the summer saw him try to negotiate a sneaker deal. Is it true that Lonzo has the highest paid endorsement shoe deal for a rookie in NBA history?
Who is the only active player to score 70 points in a single game?
The high paced offense in the NBA today could lead to some incredible stats being put up this season. Wilt Chamberlain’s record of scoring 100 points in a single game would likely never be broken. However, there will be many impressive scoring outings to come. James Harden recently scored 55 points in just 20 minutes of action. Only one active NBA player has ever reached the peak of scoring 70 points in a single game. Which talented NBA star accomplished this amazing feat?
Which member of the Oklahoma City Thunder has the highest career points per game average?
The Oklahoma City Thunder has a great top four core of Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Paul George and Steven Adams. A problem for the team is that they don’t have much talent beyond those four as of this writing. Each man has a different skill set that brings excellence to the basketball court. Thunder fans are excited to watch all four of them work together this season. Which member of the Thunder has the highest career average of points per game?
Which members of the Chicago Bulls got into a fight before the season started?
A controversial recent story focuses on the woeful Chicago Bulls roster. The Bulls team is expected to be the worst in the league this season with very little talent. However, things got off to a worst start than expected before the season even started. Two members of the Bulls got into a brutal fight at practice. One of the players would get admitted to the hospital with a serious face injury. The other was suspended to start the season. Which two Chicago players got into a fight?
What team does Avery Bradley play for?
Avery Bradley is one of the most underrated players in the NBA today. The work of Bradley was pivotal in the Boston Celtics having the most regular season wins last season and making the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston made some huge changes to set up the acquisitions of Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward. Bradley would get traded to another team after the Celtics wanted to upgrade and give him the chance to continue playing in a big role for another team. Who does Bradley play for?
True or false: John Wall led the league in assists per game last season.
The recent years of John Wall have seen him become a major star for the Washington Wizards. Wall had a remarkable playoff run before getting eliminated in a seven-game series against the Boston Celtics. Wizards fans want to believe Wall will be able to lead them to the NBA Finals. The passing ability of Wall helps his teammates get better along with his great scoring. Is it true or false that Wall led the NBA in average assists per game last season?
Which Lakers young talent did the Brooklyn Nets acquire in exchange for Brook Lopez?
A rather underrated trade in the offseason saw the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers change their franchises in a major way. The Lakers traded one of their young stars along with the salary of Timofey Mozgov to the Nets in exchange for Brook Lopez and a draft pick. Brooklyn did this to get a young asset considering they have badly needed youth for quite some time. Which of the following young stars were traded away from the Lakers to the Nets?
What country is Kristaps Porzingis from?
The New York Knicks entered a rebuilding process by sending Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was time to start building around Kristaps Porzingis being the face of the franchise. Porzingis is an incredible young talent and appears to be inching towards superstar status this season. It wasn’t too long ago that Knicks fans booed Porzingis on draft night when the team selected him. The fact that he was foreign made him unknown and Knicks fans had pessimism about it before being proven wrong. What country is Porzingis from?
Why has Isaiah Thomas yet to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season?
Isaiah Thomas joining the Cleveland Cavaliers saw him become the unofficial replacement for Kyrie Irving. The Boston Celtics felt dealing away Thomas was worth it for the upside of having Irving serve as the man to lead them for many years. Thomas is motivated to make Boston regret it, but he has yet to play for Cavaliers this season. We likely won’t see Isaiah play his first game in Cleveland until early 2018 or maybe even later. Why is Thomas unable to play to start the season?
Which rookie was actually drafted last year but didn't play making him rookie eligible this season?
Something to keep an eye on this season is the progress of the rookies entering the league. We are blessed with one of the most talented draft classes in many years. One of the most talented rookies this season was actually drafted in the 2016 NBA Draft. An injury kept him out for last season making this his rookie year. This player has stated that the time in the NBA learning the game is helping his rookie season. Which player is this?
True or false: Damian Lillard has NEVER made an All-Star Game.
The Portland Trail Blazers fan base loves Damian Lillard leading their time. Portland will struggle to compete for an NBA Championship in the near future unless adding other players. Lillard committing to the Blazers and wanting to spend his entire career there is a rare thing in today’s NBA. It may hurt him in the overall landscape as he seems to get lost in the shuffle on the less successful team. Is it true or false that Lillard has never made an All-Star team?
Which active star has the highest paid contract in NBA history entering the regular season?
The money continues to come into the NBA. Major superstars bring attention to the teams and fans tune in in droves. An argument can be made that the NBA has never been in a better position thanks to the playoff ratings skyrocketing and fan bases in other countries making it a global brand. Quite a few top stars signed massive contracts this offseason to remain with their teams. Which superstar entered this season after signing the richest contract in NBA history?