Pick The Better NBA Player And We'll Guess Your Favorite Point Guard
- by Jocelyn Harper
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The world of sports is full of varying rivalries and super fans comparing players all the time. This quiz is just that - the comparison of well loved NBA players based on who is the best. Land of Basketball is actually a website dedicated to comparing players. Their web page reads, "Who scored more points, Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant'? Who gave more assists, LeBron James or Michael Jordan? Who led the league in points more times, LeBron or Kevin Durant? All these and other questions are answered here." So of course we had to do our own comparison.
In this quiz, the participant decides which player is better between two choices. They might be on the same team, or play the same position. Other comparisons might be different teams, or even different positions. It is up to the participant to use their knowledge of the NBA, their knowledge of the players, and their loyalty to certain teams to decide who will win each round. Since we are in the heat of basketball season, there is no better time to take this quiz and walk down memory lane with players who have come and gone. Let's begin this awesome basketball quiz.
Which player?
Lonzo Ball "played college basketball for one season with the UCLA Bruins, earning consensus first-team All-American honors before the Lakers selected him with the second overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft." (Wikipedia) Here he is up against Kevin Durant. Kevin aka KD "played one season of college basketball for the University of Texas, and was selected as the second overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2007 NBA draft." Kevin is one of the greatest players these days. Ball or Durant?
Which player?
Receiving a lot of praise this year is Luka Dončić. "He is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Slovenian national team." (Wikipedia) He's is up against Ben Simmons in this question. Ben recently won Rookie of the Year, which is a huge accomplishment! "Benjamin David Simmons is an Australian professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA)." Will it be Slovenia or Australia this round?
Which player?
Michael Jordan is known as the G.O.A.T aka greatest of all time. "Michael Jeffrey Jordan, also known by his initials, MJ, is an American former professional basketball player. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards." (Wikipedia) We have him going up against today's top dog Kevin Durant. "Off the court, Durant is one of the highest-earning basketball players in the world, due in part to endorsement deals with companies such as Foot Locker and Nike."
Which player?
Let's talk about great scoring players. James Harden and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a retired professional basketball player who played 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers." (Wikipedia) "James Edward Harden Jr. is a professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA)." Both these players have a great reputation for making baskets and leading their team to victory. So who will it be this round?
Which player?
Scottie Pippen and LeBron James! Two amazing players in the game of basketball. Pippen is now retired, but "played 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association. Nicknamed "Pip", he is most remembered for his time with the Chicago Bulls, the team with whom he won six NBA titles." (Wikipedia) "Often considered the best basketball player in the world and regarded by some as the greatest player of all time, James' accomplishments are extensive." So now we decided between Pippen and Bron Bron.
Which player?
These two are from different generation of basketball. "After retiring as a player for the Boston Celtics, [Larry Bird] was a mainstay in the Indiana Pacers organization, but stepped down from the position of president following the first round of the 2017 Eastern Conference playoffs." (Wikipedia) KD, who we saw earlier in this quiz "is a professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association." The Warriors are a strong team in the league. Who will it be?
Which player?
Playing for the Miami Heat is Dwyane Wade. "In his third season, Wade led the Heat to their first NBA Championship in franchise history and was named the 2006 NBA Finals MVP." He was also part of the 2008 Summer Olympics (Wikipedia). Shaquille O'Neal "is a retired professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA on TNT. He is widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the National Basketball Association."
Which player?
Now we all have heard these names before, but Kobe stands out among them all. Regarding Kobe, "He entered the NBA directly from high school and won five NBA championships with the Lakers. Bryant is an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, and 12-time member of the All-Defensive team" (Wikipedia). IN comparison we have "Christopher Emmanuel Paul, player for the Houston Rockets. He has won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, an NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award, two Olympic gold medals."
Which player?
Chris Paul and Steph Curry is another good match up. Chris Paul is a valuable guy, as "he was selected fourth overall in the 2005 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets, where he developed into one of the league's premier players, finishing second in NBA Most Valuable Player Award voting in 2008." (Wikipedia) "Wardell Stephen Curry II is a professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Many players and analysts have called him the greatest shooter in NBA history."
Which player?
"Charles Wade Barkley is a retired professional basketball player who is currently an analyst on Inside the NBA. Nicknamed "Chuck", "Sir Charles", and "The Round Mound of Rebound", Barkley established himself as one of the National Basketball Association's most dominant power forwards." In comparison, we have Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He was "drafted with the first overall pick by the one-season-old Bucks franchise in the 1969 NBA draft, Alcindor spent six seasons in Milwaukee." (Wikipedia) Will it be Charles or Kareem?
Which player?
Tim Duncan is currently retired, but he played for the San Antonio Spurs. "Widely regarded as the greatest power forward of all time as well as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, he is a five-time NBA champion, two-time NBA MVP, three-time NBA Finals MVP, and an NBA All-Star Game MVP." LaMarcus Aldridge also plays for the Spurs. "After spending nine seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, he signed with the Spurs in 2015." Duncan or Aldridge?
Which player?
Karl Malone is "a retired professional basketball player. Nicknamed "The Mailman", Malone played the power forward position and spent his first 18 seasons." He played for the Utah Jazz. Next up, is Blake Griffin who "was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2009 NBA draft, and has since been a five-time NBA All-Star and a four-time All-NBA selection." (Wikipedia) Sports Illustrated called Blake one of the NBA's 15 Greatest Rookies of All Time. So who wins this round?
Which player?
Markelle and JJ - these two are teammates. Markelle Fultz "is a professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA)." He is a point guard and shooting guard, and is originally from Maryland. JJ Redick "was selected 11th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2006 NBA draft. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils." He is from Tennessee. Which 76ers pointing guard will win this round - JJ Redick or Markelle Fultz?
Which player?
Kyrie Irving up against Kobe Bryant? We know who most people might pick, but hear us out. "When you have the respect of the "Black Mamba," you know you've made it in the NBA. Kobe Bryant's list of accomplishments are limitless. Kyrie Irving is pretty much seen as Bryant's younger brother and they had a very close relationship." (247 Sports) So although Kobe is a great player, he respects Kyrie as a great player too. Who will it be this round?
Which player?
Carmelo Anthony plays for the NBA team the Houston Rockets. He is an amazing player and according to Wikipedia, "he has been named an NBA All-Star ten times and an All-NBA Team member six times." Up against him this round is Charles Barkley. Wikipedia writes, "Short for a power forward, Barkley used his strength and aggressiveness to become one of the NBA's most dominant rebounders. He was a versatile player who had the ability to score, create plays, and defend."
Which player?
Currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers is Kevin Love. "He is a five-time All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 2016. He was also a member of the gold medal-winning USA men's national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Summer Olympics." Oscar Robertson is a former player for the Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks, according to Wikipedia. "In 1962, he became the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season." New school versus old school.
Which player?
Straight outta Texas is Myles Turner. "Myles Christian Turner is a professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season for the Texas Longhorns before declaring for the 2015 NBA draft." (Wikipedia) On the Celtics, as of 2017, we have Gordon Hayward. "He played two seasons of college basketball for Butler University, and was selected as the ninth overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2010 NBA draft." Turner or Hayward?
Which player?
Steph versus Kawhi. It's time to choose! "Kawhi Leonard is a professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA)," according to Wikipedia. He began on the Spurs, but joined the Raptors recently. Steph Curry plays for the Golden State Warriors, and of course does a great job. "He is credited with revolutionizing the game of basketball by inspiring teams to regularly employ the three-point shot as part of their winning strategy." Big moves! Who will it be?
Which player?
Brandon Ingram is only 21, but plays for the NBA on a well known team called the Los Angeles Lakers. "He was selected by the Lakers with the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team." Anthony Davis plays for the New Orleans Pelicans. According to Wikipedia he is a power forward and center. "In 2017, he was named the recipient of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award after setting an All-Star Game scoring record of 52 points "
Which player?
Dwayne Wade of the Miami Heat is going up again former Lakers star Kobe Bryant. Bleacher Report writes, "Kobe and Wade have been pitted against each other for a number of years now. Considering the fact that they are the two best players at their position in the league (and have been since around 2006 or so), that's not hard to imagine." So this math up is inevitable. Will it be Wade or Bryant for this portion of the quiz?
Which player?
Markelle Fultz v LeBron James! Forbes says, "Fultz's struggles with his shot and his confidence, dating back to the summer before his rookie campaign, have been well documented at this point, and it appears like the Sixers have had enough." About James, Forbes says, "The NBA's four-time MVP has made it to the NBA Finals eight straight years and nine times overall." So it's clear who Forbes is rooting for. Now it's time to choose between these two players.
Which player?
Julius Erving is currently 68 years old, but when he played for the NBA he was on the New York Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers. Biography writes, "He helped the New York Nets win the ABA championship in 1974 and 1976, before switching to the NBA and joining the Philadelphia 76ers." Chris Paul is currently 33 years old. "Paul was drafted into the National Basketball Association in 2005, by the New Orleans Hornets, where he played for six seasons." (Biography)
Which player?
Let's start with Brook Lopez. "He was selected 10th overall by the Nets in the 2008 NBA draft, after playing two years of college basketball for the Stanford Cardinal." (Wikipedia) The talent runs in the family because his brother is an NBA player too. Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Greek sensation who plays for the the Milwaukee Bucks. "Nicknamed the "Greek Freak" due to his athleticism,[3][4] he primarily plays forward, but is also capable of playing guard with his ball-handling skills."
Which player?
Here we have Brandon Ingram once again. This time he's up against Lance Stephenson. Ingram plays for the Lakers, as does Stephenson. Silver Screen and Roll gives us some insight into their relationship writing, "Brandon Ingram says everyone on the Lakers is capable of speaking up ... except Lance Stephenson." Lance was originally drafted to the Pacers, but now plays for Los Angeles. Hopefully these two get along just fine this season. Will it be Ingram or Stephenson this round?
Which player?
Jordan Clarkson "professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for two seasons with Tulsa before transferring to Missouri." (Wikipedia) Tristan Thompson is a "professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season of college basketball for Texas before being drafted fourth overall by the Cavaliers." Tristan is also known for having a child with Khloe Kardashian. Which player is the best here?
Which player?
DeMar DeRozan "is a professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the USC Trojans and was selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2009 NBA draft." All the way from Spain we have Pau Gasol. "He is a six-time NBA All-Star and a four-time All-NBA selection, twice on the second team and twice on the third team. Gasol has won two NBA championships, both with the Los Angeles Lakers."
Which player?
Hailing from St. Louis Missouri is Jayson Tatum. "Tatum was a five-star recruit and regarded as one of the top players in the 2016 class." Hailing from Indiana is Gordon Hayward who now plays for the Boston Celtics. "On June 24, 2010, Hayward was selected as the ninth overall pick in the NBA draft by the Utah Jazz" (Wikipedia) Choose which player is the best, and we will reveal a point guard that matches your choices.
Which player?
Victor Oladipo is a well known player. Wikipedia writes: "Kehinde Babatunde Victor Oladipo is a professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers, where he was named the Sporting News Men's College Basketball Player of the Year, the Co-NABC Defensive Player of the Year, and a first-team All-American by the USBWA and Sporting News." We have covered Brandon Ingram's background, as he plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Which player?
Let's talk about Will. "William Norman Barton (born January 6, 1991)[1] is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Memphis, where he won the Conference USA Player of the Year in 2012." (Wikipedia) Now let's hear about Malik. "Malik Jon Michael Beasley (born November 26, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA)." So who wins this rounds of best player?
Which player?
Denzel Valentine "is a professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Michigan State. As a senior, Valentine became the first player in Michigan State history to be recognized as the National Player of the Year by The Associated Press." Cameron Payne also plays for the Chicago Bulls, though he started out with Oklahoma City Thunder. "On October 24, 2018, Payne scored all of his career-high 21 points in the second half of the Bulls' 112–110 win." (Wikipedia)
Which player?
Julius Randle is a player for the New Orleans Pelicans. "In his only season of college basketball with the Kentucky Wildcats, he was named a third-team All-American. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2014 NBA draft." (Wikipedia) Lou Williams is "a basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected out of high school by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 45th overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft."
Which player?
Reggie Miller is now retired, but in his heyday played for the Indiana Pacers. Ray Allen played for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bleacher Report writes, "In recent years, there are few arguments more spirited than the debate as to whether Reggie Miller or Ray Allen is the best sharpshooter in NBA history. It's clear that the difference between Miller and Allen is razor-thin, but there are facts and figures that tilt the scale ever so slightly in one direction." Miller or Allen?
Which player?
Here is an old rivalry from 1998 - Dennis Rodman and Karl Malone. They had so much beef they ended up scheduling a wrestling match. "In the third quarter during Game 6, the game many basketball fans remember for Jordan's iconic Finals-clinching shot over Bryon Russell, Rodman and Malone got tangled up on the court, with Rodman drawing a technical foul after tripping Malone." (Bleacher Report) "Rodman and Malone earned $1.5 million and $900,000 respectively for the main event." Who will it be?
Which player?
Deron Williams is a point guard for Cleveland Cavaliers. Prior to this he played for the Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets and Utah Jazz. (Wikipedia) Chris Paul plays point guard for the Houston Rockets. "Off the court, Paul has served as the National Basketball Players Association president since August 2013. One of the highest-paid athletes in the world, he holds endorsement deals with companies such as Nike and State Farm." Now it is a battle between Williams and Paul. Who will it be?
Which player?
Karl Malone holds many records. "His 36,928 career points scored rank second all-time in NBA history (behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), and he holds the records for most free throws attempted and made, in addition to co-holding the record for the second-most first team All-NBA selections in history (tied with Kobe Bryant and behind LeBron James)" writes Wikipedia. Shaquille O'Neal "ranks 8th all-time in points scored, 6th in field goals, 15th in rebounds, and 8th in blocks. Largely due to his ability to dunk the basketball, O'Neal also ranks third all-time in field goal percentage (58.2%)"
