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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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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
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
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