20 Basketball Trivia Questions And Answers – Multiple Choice

Are you a basketball fan? Do you know the ins and outs of the game? Test your knowledge with this fun and entertaining quiz!

This quiz contains 20 multiple choice questions about basketball. It covers a range of topics, from the history of the game to the rules and regulations. Get ready to test your knowledge of the game and see how many questions you can answer correctly!

The difficulty of this quiz is medium, so don’t be too intimidated. You’ll be asked questions about the most famous players, legendary teams, and even some of the most iconic plays in the history of the game. So, if you think you know basketball, put your knowledge to the test and see how you do!

1. Who is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history?
   • Michael Jordan
   • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
   • Karl Malone
   • LeBron James
   The correct answer is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
   Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored a total of 38,387 points in his career.
2. Which team won the first-ever NBA Championship?
   • Minneapolis Lakers
   • Philadelphia Warriors
   • New York Knicks
   • Boston Celtics
   The correct answer is Philadelphia Warriors.
   The Philadelphia Warriors won the first NBA Championship in 1947.
3. What is the regulation height of a basketball hoop in the NBA?
   • 12 feet
   • 10 feet
   • 9 feet
   • 11 feet
   The correct answer is 10 feet.
   A regulation basketball hoop in the NBA is 10 feet high.
4. How many personal fouls does a player get before fouling out in an NBA game?
   • 7 fouls
   • 6 fouls
   • 5 fouls
   • 4 fouls
   The correct answer is 6 fouls.
   A player fouls out after committing 6 personal fouls in an NBA game.

5. What is the maximum amount of time a player can hold the ball in the paint without being penalized?
   • 3 seconds
   • 10 seconds
   • 5 seconds
   • 8 seconds
   The correct answer is 3 seconds.
   A player can only be in the paint for a maximum of 3 seconds without being penalized.
6. Which NBA player has the most MVP awards?
   • LeBron James
   • Magic Johnson
   • Michael Jordan
   • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
   The correct answer is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
   Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has won the MVP award 6 times.
7. What is the term for when a player scores a field goal, is fouled, and makes the free throw?
   • Bonus shot
   • And-one
   • Foul shot score
   • Three-point play
   The correct answer is Three-point play.
   A three-point play occurs when a player scores a field goal, is fouled, and makes the free throw.
8. How many points is a free throw worth?
   • 2 points
   • 4 points
   • 1 point
   • 3 points
   The correct answer is 1 point.
   A free throw is worth 1 point in basketball.
9. What is the term for a shot made just before the shot clock expires?
   • Last-second shot
   • Clutch shot
   • Shot clock finisher
   • Buzzer beater
   The correct answer is Buzzer beater.
   A buzzer beater is a shot made just before the shot clock expires.
10. Which NBA team has the most championships?
    • Boston Celtics
    • Golden State Warriors
    • Chicago Bulls
    • Los Angeles Lakers
    The correct answer is Boston Celtics.
    The Boston Celtics have won 17 NBA championships.

11. How many players are on the court for each team during an NBA game?
    • 4 players
    • 7 players
    • 6 players
    • 5 players
    The correct answer is 5 players.
    Each team has 5 players on the court during an NBA game.
12. What is the term for when a player dribbles the ball with both hands simultaneously?
    • Carry
    • Travel
    • Double dribble
    • Crossover
    The correct answer is Double dribble.
    A double dribble occurs when a player dribbles the ball with both hands simultaneously.
13. Which player is known for his signature “skyhook” shot?
    • Larry Bird
    • Magic Johnson
    • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    • Michael Jordan
    The correct answer is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is known for his signature skyhook shot.
14. What is the term for when a player takes more than two steps without dribbling the ball?
    • Traveling
    • Walking
    • Carrying
    • Double dribble
    The correct answer is Traveling.
    Traveling occurs when a player takes more than two steps without dribbling the ball.

15. What is the term for when a player scores two or more consecutive field goals?
    • Scoring streak
    • Back-to-back
    • Double score
    • Hot streak
    The correct answer is Hot streak.
    A hot streak occurs when a player scores two or more consecutive field goals.
16. Which player is known for his “Dream Shake” move?
    • Hakeem Olajuwon
    • Michael Jordan
    • Shaquille O’Neal
    • Kobe Bryant
    The correct answer is Hakeem Olajuwon.
    Hakeem Olajuwon is known for his “Dream Shake” move.
17. Which NBA team is known as the “Bad Boys” due to their aggressive style of play in the late 1980s and early 1990s?
    • Detroit Pistons
    • Chicago Bulls
    • Los Angeles Lakers
    • Boston Celtics
    The correct answer is Detroit Pistons.
    The Detroit Pistons were known as the “Bad Boys” due to their aggressive style of play in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
18. What is the term for when a player blocks a shot and gains possession of the ball?
    • Swat
    • Rejection
    • Block and steal
    • Stuff
    The correct answer is Swat.
    A swat occurs when a player blocks a shot and gains possession of the ball.
19. Which NBA player is nicknamed “The Greek Freak”?
    • LeBron James
    • Stephen Curry
    • James Harden
    • Giannis Antetokounmpo
    The correct answer is Giannis Antetokounmpo.
    Giannis Antetokounmpo is nicknamed “The Greek Freak”.

20. What is the term for an illegal screen set by an offensive player who moves into the path of a defender?
    • Moving screen
    • Illegal pick
    • Offensive block
    • Charging
    The correct answer is Moving screen.
    A moving screen is an illegal screen set by an offensive player who moves into the path of a defender.