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Top 20 most intriguing NBA trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to the NBA Trivia Template! Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world and the NBA is at the center of this phenomenon. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the highest professional basketball league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1946, the NBA has grown from a nine-team league to a 30-team league made up of some of the world’s best basketball players. Join us as we test your knowledge of the NBA's history, teams, and players. Get ready to answer questions about the greatest plays, the most iconic moments, and the most impressive stats!


1) Which player has the most championship rings?

  • Magic Johnson
  • Michael Jordan
  • Bill Russell
  • Kobe Bryant

2) What year did the NBA 3-point line first become a regulation?

  • 1966
  • 1987
  • 1976
  • 1990

3) Who is the all-time leader in points?

  • LeBron James
  • Michael Jordan
  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  • Wilt Chamberlin

4) What year was the first NBA game played?

  • 1946
  • 1948
  • 1949
  • 1950

5) Who was the first player to be drafted 1st overall in the NBA?

  • Shaquille O’Neal
  • LeBron James
  • Wilt Chamberlin
  • Oscar Robertson

6) Who is the youngest player ever to win the NBA MVP award?

  • Derik Rose
  • LeBron James
  • Kevin Durant
  • Kobe Bryant

7) What player holds the record for the most NBA steals in a season?

  • Michael Jordan
  • Magic Johnson
  • Scottie Pippen
  • Larry Bird

8) Who was the first player to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award?

  • Derrick Rose
  • Michael Jordan
  • Magic Johnson
  • Oscar Robertson

9) What team has won the most NBA championships?

  • Boston Celtics
  • Los Angeles Lakers
  • Golden State Warriors
  • San Antonio Spurs

10) Who is the all-time leader in assists?

  • John Stockton
  • Magic Johnson
  • Steve Nash
  • LeBron James

11) How many teams are in the NBA?

  • 30
  • 28
  • 32
  • 20

12) When did the NBA first introduce the 3-point line?

  • 1966
  • 1987
  • 1976
  • 1990

13) What team has the longest winning streak in NBA history?

  • Golden State Warriors
  • Los Angeles Lakers
  • San Antonio Spurs
  • Boston Celtics

14) Who was the first active player to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame?

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  • Magic Johnson
  • Larry Bird
  • Wilt Chamberlin

15) What was the first team to win an NBA Championship?

  • Boston Celtics
  • Los Angeles Lakers
  • Golden State Warriors
  • San Antonio Spurs

16) How many NBA All-Star games has Kobe Bryant been selected to?

  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19

17) Who holds the NBA record for most points scored in a single game?

  • Michael Jordan
  • Kobe Bryant
  • Wilt Chamberlin
  • LeBron James

18) Who was the first African-American head coach in the NBA?

  • Bill Russell
  • Lenny Wilkins
  • Doc Rivers
  • Larry Brown

19) Who is the all-time leader in blocks?

  • Tim Duncan
  • Karl Malone
  • Kevin Garnett
  • Hakeem Olajuwon

20) How many current NBA franchises played in the NBA's first season?

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

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