NBA Basics Quiz

If you're new to basketball, or want to take this quiz because why not, this is the essentials of basketball

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Last updated: February 5, 2025

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Hint	Answer
Who is the oldest player in the league	LeBron James
What position does a tall guy play that makes him the second biggest, AKA the 4	Power Forward
How many teams are in the NBA currently	30
What position does the best shooter typically play	Shooting Guard
What are the people wearing black and white called?	Referees (Refs)
What position does the best passer typically play	Point Guard
What position does the most well rounded player play	Small Forward
What is the move called where you pass the ball to somebody mid air and they typically dunk it	Alley-Oop
Snatching the ball from an opponent or intercepting a pass is called this	Steal
How many points can you get from a shot behind the arc (in words)	Three

Hint	Answer
How long is the shot clock in seconds	24
What is the name of the team with the most championships	Boston Celtics
Michael Jordan carried this team to 6 championships	Chicago Bulls
Making an error, either in passing, or getting the ball stolen is called a...	Turnover
After a shooting or blocking foul, the affected player can have a chance to make a...	Free Throw
Passing the ball to a teammate and they score. What did you get	An assist
What position does the biggest guy play on the court (typically)	Center
A shot rejection	Block
When an opposing player misses a shot and you grab the ball, what is that called	Rebound
What is the coloured area of the court called, underneath the basket	The Paint