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Basketball — Beginner
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The NBA, EuroLeague, rules and the stars who made the game great.
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Today's questions
Today's quiz questions
These are the questions that make up today's quiz. Test your knowledge, see how much you know, and learn from the explanation behind every answer.
1.Which team did Michael Jordan spend most of his NBA career with?
- •Chicago Bulls
- •Los Angeles Lakers
- •Miami Heat
- •Boston Celtics
2.How many points is a free throw worth?
- •2
- •3
- •1
- •0
3.Which team did LeBron James play for when he first won an NBA championship?
- •Golden State Warriors
- •Cleveland Cavaliers
- •Miami Heat
- •Los Angeles Lakers
4.What is the standard height of a basketball hoop?
- •8 feet
- •9 feet
- •10 feet
- •12 feet
5.Which country invented basketball?
- •England
- •United States
- •Spain
- •Canada
6.Which player is known for his 'skyhook' shot?
- •Bill Russell
- •Wilt Chamberlain
- •Hakeem Olajuwon
- •Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
7.Which basketball league is the top professional league in the United States?
- •EuroLeague
- •NBA
- •NCAA
- •WNBA
8.Who is widely considered the greatest three-point shooter in NBA history?
- •Ray Allen
- •Klay Thompson
- •Stephen Curry
- •Reggie Miller
9.What color is the circle at the center of the court used for jump balls?
- •Green
- •Red
- •Blue
- •It has no fixed color
10.Who is the head coach who led the Chicago Bulls to six championships?
- •Gregg Popovich
- •Red Auerbach
- •Phil Jackson
- •Pat Riley