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1.

NBA star Damon Stoudamire has a tattoo of what cartoon character?
- A.
  
  Yosemite Sam
- B.
  
  Mighty Mouse
- C.
  
  Beavis
- D.
  
  Mickey Mouse
Correct Answer
B. Mighty Mouse
2.

What's the name of the Toronto NBA franchise?
- A.
  
  Grizzlies
- B.
  
  Canucks
- C.
  
  Maple Leafs
- D.
  
  Raptors
Correct Answer
D. Raptors
3.

What guard gained the NBA career assist record in 1995 and the career steals mark in 1996?
- A.
  
  Magic Johnson
- B.
  
  Isiah Thomas
- C.
  
  Michael Jordan
- D.
  
  John Stockton
Correct Answer
D. John Stockton
4.

In the NBA, who is known by the nickname of "The Mailman"?
- A.
  
  Karl Malone
- B.
  
  David Robinson
- C.
  
  Clyde Drexler
- D.
  
  Patrick Ewing
Correct Answer
A. Karl Malone
5.

Which NBA team won three straight titles between 1991 and 1993?
- A.
  
  Houston Rockets
- B.
  
  Orlando Magic
- C.
  
  Chicago Bulls
- D.
  
  Sacramento Kings
Correct Answer
C. Chicago Bulls
6.

What team has Dennis Rodman not played for?
- A.
  
  Detroit Pistons
- B.
  
  Chicago Bulls
- C.
  
  San Antonio Spurs
- D.
  
  Washington Bullets
Correct Answer
D. Washington Bullets
7.

Which one of these players was not selected as one of the NBA's 50 Best Players at Gund Arena for the 1997 All-Star Game?
- A.
  
  Earl Monroe
- B.
  
  Alonzo Mourning
- C.
  
  Scottie Pippen
- D.
  
  George Gervin
Correct Answer
B. Alonzo Mourning
8.

What NBA star once had 55 rebounds in a game?
- A.
  
  Dave Cowens
- B.
  
  Willis Reed
- C.
  
  Wilt Chamberlain
- D.
  
  Dennis Rodman
Correct Answer
C. Wilt Chamberlain
9.

Which coach compiled a career-record .837 NCAA basketball winning percentage at Long Beach St. and UNLV between 1969 and 1992?
- A.
  
  Jerry Tarkanian
- B.
  
  Eddie Sutton
- C.
  
  Nolan Richardson
- D.
  
  Don Haskins
Correct Answer
A. Jerry Tarkanian
10.

Which NBA player was first known as "The Iceman"?
- A.
  
  Riley Sims
- B.
  
  Connie Hawkins
- C.
  
  George Gervin
- D.
  
  Jerry West
Correct Answer
C. George Gervin
11.

What former NBA player's nickname was "Big Country"?
- A.
  
  Bill Walton
- B.
  
  Karl Malone
- C.
  
  Bryant Reeves
- D.
  
  Bill Ostertag
Correct Answer
C. Bryant Reeves
12.

Which of the following players is from Split, Croatia?
- A.
  
  Toni Kukoc
- B.
  
  Shawn Bradley
- C.
  
  Bill Wennington
- D.
  
  Luc Longley
Correct Answer
A. Toni Kukoc
13.

In what year did Magic Johnson play on the Olympic "Dream Team"?
- A.
  
  1992
- B.
  
  1988
- C.
  
  1990
- D.
  
  1994
Correct Answer
A. 1992
14.

For which college did Magic Johnson play basketball?
- A.
  
  UCLA
- B.
  
  Michigan State
- C.
  
  USC
- D.
  
  North Carolina
Correct Answer
B. Michigan State
15.

In the '71/'72 season L.A. had a record shattering winning streak that was how long?
- A.
  
  28 Games
- B.
  
  33 Games
- C.
  
  25 Games
- D.
  
  30 Games
Correct Answer
B. 33 Games
16.

Who was known as "Mr. Clutch"?
- A.
  
  Ervin Johnson
- B.
  
  Michael Jordan
- C.
  
  Jerry West
- D.
  
  Larry Bird
Correct Answer
C. Jerry West
17.

Who did Dean Smith pass to become the coach with the most victories in college basketball history?
- A.
  
  Rick Pitino
- B.
  
  John Wooden
- C.
  
  Adolph Rupp
- D.
  
  Larry Brown
Correct Answer
C. AdolpH Rupp
18.

What college did the NBA's Gary Payton go to?
- A.
  
  Moorehouse
- B.
  
  UCLA
- C.
  
  Oregon State
- D.
  
  Kentucky
Correct Answer
C. Oregon State
19.

Who is the only person on the Greatest 50 Players and Top 10 Coaches of all time?
- A.
  
  Dave Cowens
- B.
  
  Jerry Lucas
- C.
  
  Lenny Wilkens
- D.
  
  Phil Jackson
Correct Answer
C. Lenny Wilkens
20.

What is Michael Jordan's career high in scoring?
- A.
  
  69
- B.
  
  86
- C.
  
  97
- D.
  
  55
Correct Answer
A. 69
21.

Which one of the following players has a brother in the NBA?
- A.
  
  David Robinson
- B.
  
  Brad Lohaus
- C.
  
  Willie Anderson
- D.
  
  Patrick Ewing
Correct Answer
C. Willie Anderson
22.

Which one of these players was not the first pick in the NBA Draft?
- A.
  
  Patrick Ewing
- B.
  
  Joe Smith
- C.
  
  Hakeem Olajuwon
- D.
  
  Michael Jordan
Correct Answer
D. Michael Jordan
23.

What college did Michael Jordan play for?
- A.
  
  UNLV
- B.
  
  North Carolina State
- C.
  
  UCLA
- D.
  
  North Carolina
Correct Answer
D. North Carolina
24.

Which one of these people has won the most NBA Championships?
- A.
  
  Bill Russell
- B.
  
  Wilt Chamberlain
- C.
  
  Larry Bird
- D.
  
  Michael Jordan
Correct Answer
A. Bill Russell
25.

Which player has scored more points than Michael Jordan in their career?
- A.
  
  Larry Bird
- B.
  
  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- C.
  
  Julius Irving
- D.
  
  Magic Johnson
Correct Answer
B. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
26.

In which years did Michael Jordan play in the Olympics?
- A.
  
  1992
- B.
  
  1984
- C.
  
  1984, 1992
- D.
  
  1984, 1988
Correct Answer
C. 1984, 1992
27.

Who was Michael Jordan's college coach?
- A.
  
  Dean Smith
- B.
  
  John Wooden
- C.
  
  Pat Riley
- D.
  
  Rick Pitino
Correct Answer
A. Dean Smith
28.

What is Michael Jordan's cologne called?
- A.
  
  The Man
- B.
  
  Michael Jordan
- C.
  
  The Game
- D.
  
  The Spritz
Correct Answer
B. Michael Jordan
29.

What is Michael Jordan's middle name?
- A.
  
  Jonathan
- B.
  
  James
- C.
  
  Jeffrey
- D.
  
  Jeremiah
Correct Answer
C. Jeffrey
30.

What is Michael Jordan's career playoff high in points? And what team was the legend playing against?
- A.
  
  55 - Orlando Magic In 1996
- B.
  
  69 - Cleveland Cavaliers In 1990
- C.
  
  45 - L.A. Lakers In 1987
- D.
  
  63 - Boston Celtics In 1986
Correct Answer
D. 63 - Boston Celtics In 1986

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Sports: Basketball Quiz

NBA star Damon Stoudamire has a tattoo of what cartoon character?

What's the name of the Toronto NBA franchise?

What guard gained the NBA career assist record in 1995 and the career steals mark in 1996?

In the NBA, who is known by the nickname of "The Mailman"?

Which NBA team won three straight titles between 1991 and 1993?

What team has Dennis Rodman not played for?

Which one of these players was not selected as one of the NBA's 50 Best Players at Gund Arena for the 1997 All-Star Game?

What NBA star once had 55 rebounds in a game?

Which coach compiled a career-record .837 NCAA basketball winning percentage at Long Beach St. and UNLV between 1969 and 1992?

Which NBA player was first known as "The Iceman"?

What former NBA player's nickname was "Big Country"?

Which of the following players is from Split, Croatia?

In what year did Magic Johnson play on the Olympic "Dream Team"?

For which college did Magic Johnson play basketball?

In the '71/'72 season L.A. had a record shattering winning streak that was how long?

Who was known as "Mr. Clutch"?

Who did Dean Smith pass to become the coach with the most victories in college basketball history?

What college did the NBA's Gary Payton go to?

Who is the only person on the Greatest 50 Players and Top 10 Coaches of all time?

What is Michael Jordan's career high in scoring?

Which one of the following players has a brother in the NBA?

Which one of these players was not the first pick in the NBA Draft?

What college did Michael Jordan play for?

Which one of these people has won the most NBA Championships?

Which player has scored more points than Michael Jordan in their career?

In which years did Michael Jordan play in the Olympics?

Who was Michael Jordan's college coach?

What is Michael Jordan's cologne called?

What is Michael Jordan's middle name?

What is Michael Jordan's career playoff high in points? And what team was the legend playing against?