NBA Trivia Thread

[dankok8]

This forum should have a thread where people ask NBA trivia/fun facts questions.

I'll start.

Who are the only two players in NBA history to win the scoring title and lead the league in TS% in the same season?

[Nike D'Antoni]

I bet Shaq is one

[SouBeachTalents]

One's gotta be Curry, the other....Jordan?

[dankok8]

One's gotta be Curry, the other....Jordan?

Yes Curry is one of them. It's not Jordan or Shaq.

[Taurus]

KD?

[Nike D'Antoni]

Yes Curry is one of them. It's not Jordan or Shaq.

WIlt?

[jlip]

Stephen Curry and Bob MacAdoo

[dankok8]

Stephen Curry and Bob MacAdoo

Correct! Except it's spelled McAdoo lol

[dankok8]

Ok I'll go and ask another one since no one is taking the baton.

Who is the only NBA player ever who was born in Alaska?

[Nike D'Antoni]

Ok I'll go and ask another one since no one is taking the baton.

Who is the only NBA player ever who was born in Alaska?

Norris Cole

[SouBeachTalents]

Shane Battier

[Pipes2.0]

Who is the only League MVP who also won the Sixth Man of the year award?

[SouBeachTalents]

Bill Walton

[Pipes2.0]

Bill Walton

I didn't know Bill Walton also won the award :eek:. There's actually two then. James Harden is the other one.

[dankok8]

Yes it's Walton and Harden. They are the only two.

Who are the only three players in NBA history to average 30+ ppg and 10+ apg in a season?

[Gray GOAT]

Yes it's Walton and Harden. They are the only two.

Who are the only three players in NBA history to average 30+ ppg and 10+ apg in a season?


I am 100% certain Tiny Archibald is one, I'm guessing Westbrook is one as well.

[SouBeachTalents]

I'd guess Archibald, Westbrook & Harden

[Gray GOAT]

I'd guess Archibald, Westbrook & Harden

Harden popped up immediately with me as well, but I don't think he was able to combine the two. I'm going to say Oscar as my last guess.

[dankok8]

Gray GOAT is right. Oscar, Tiny and Westbrook. Harden just missed it...

[SouBeachTalents]

What is this graphic describing

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[Manny98]

What is this graphic describing

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Most times leading there teams in assists in championship runs?

[MrFonzworth]

Ok I'll go and ask another one since no one is taking the baton.

Who is the only NBA player ever who was born in Alaska?

Mario Chalmers

[SouBeachTalents]

Most times leading there teams in assists in championship runs?
Technically it's leading their team in assists in the Finals during championships, but close enough :cheers:

I honestly wouldn't have been able to figure that out without reading the description, LeBron/Kobe/Pippen/Magic employ 4 very different playing styles

[dankok8]

Technically it's leading their team in assists in the Finals during championships, but close enough :cheers:

I honestly wouldn't have been able to figure that out without reading the description, LeBron/Kobe/Pippen/Magic employ 4 very different playing styles

I would not have guessed it because Magic leading 4 times confused me. I know Magic won 5 titles and I thought he led in assists every time. Just looked it up and turns out Norm Nixon led the Lakers in assists in the 1982 Finals.

[dankok8]

Who has the most double doubles in NBA history in the 3pt era (1979-1980 till present)?

[Nike D'Antoni]

Who has the most double doubles in NBA history in the 3pt era (1979-1980 till present)?

has to be a big man. With longevity probably Karl Malone or Tim Duncan. Shaq didn't go as long as them.

[rawimpact]

What is this graphic describing

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EkGNwvyXkAAze52.jpg:large

Championships as a 2nd option?

[dankok8]

has to be a big man. With longevity probably Karl Malone or Tim Duncan. Shaq didn't go as long as them.

Can you be a little more specific?

[aj1987]

Technically it's leading their team in assists in the Finals during championships, but close enough :cheers:

I honestly wouldn't have been able to figure that out without reading the description, LeBron/Kobe/Pippen/Magic employ 4 very different playing styles

LeBron only did it 4 times?

[Axe]

A much better thread than what 3ball makes dayly :applause:

[Overdrive]

Technically it's leading their team in assists in the Finals during championships, but close enough :cheers:

I honestly wouldn't have been able to figure that out without reading the description, LeBron/Kobe/Pippen/Magic employ 4 very different playing styles

Cousy was the kicker. Would've guessed something aassist related.


Who has the most double doubles in NBA history in the 3pt era (1979-1980 till present)?

Tim Duncan


LeBron only did it 4 times?

Yes, he only won four times.

[BigKAT]

Which NBA Franchise has the most MVP Awards awarded to its players?

[SouBeachTalents]

My guess would be the Celtics, without looking it up I think Russell has 5, Bird 3, and Cowens 1

[Nike D'Antoni]

Which NBA Franchise has the most MVP Awards awarded to its players?

Either Celtics or Lakers. I am going Celtics.

[aj1987]

My guess would be the Celtics, without looking it up I think Russell has 5, Bird 3, and Cowens 1
Cousy has 1 for the Celtics.


Kareem 2
Magic 3
Shaq 1
Kobe 1

Don't think anyone else won for the Lakers though. Celtics should be the correct answer.



Yes, he only won four times.

My bad. Didn't read the question properly.

[SouBeachTalents]

LeBron has led the playoffs in total points scored 5 out of 8 years since winning his first title in 2012. Name the 3 players to have outscored LeBron

[aj1987]

LeBron has led the playoffs in total points 5 out of 8 years since winning his first title in 2012. Name the 3 players that outscored LeBron

'12-'13, it was LeBron for sure. '15, '17, and '18 was LeBron for sure as well.

'16, LeBron only averaged ~26 PPG. However, Curry missed games in the PO's. What was Klay's average in '16?

'14, it was KD, IIRC.

AD in '20?

[dankok8]

Who are the only players to average 40+ ppg in a playoff series?

[SouBeachTalents]

'12-'13, it was LeBron for sure. '15, '17, and '18 was LeBron for sure as well.

'16, LeBron only averaged ~26 PPG. However, Curry missed games in the PO's. What was Klay's average in '16?

'14, it was KD, IIRC.

AD in '20?
Damn bro, very good :applause: I would have NEVER guessed Klay, never :oldlol:

[SouBeachTalents]

Who are the only players to average 40+ ppg in a playoff series?
I believe it's been done by 5 players. I think Jordan, West & King are 3 of them, the other two....Barry & Baylor?

[dankok8]

I believe it's been done by 5 players. I think Jordan, West & King are 3 of them, the other two....Barry & Baylor?

Yep. Great job!

MJ did it 5 times, West 2 times and Barry, Baylor and King 1 time by my count. I hope we're not forgetting someone...

[dankok8]

Tim Duncan


Forgot to reply to this. Duncan is the correct answer. He's the all time leader in triple doubles in the 3pt era with 841. Karl Malone is second with 814.

Double doubles used to be the primary measure of consistency for big men but no one talks about them these days.

[dankok8]

Mods should sticky this thread...

Who are the only two players in NBA history to post 20 points 20 rebounds 20 assists in a game?

[L.Kizzle]

Mods should sticky this thread...

Who are the only two players in NBA history to post 20 points 20 rebounds 20 assists in a game?
Wilt and Westbrook.

[dankok8]

Wilt and Westbrook.

Correct.