Were You Born to Play in the NBA?

By: Cassidy Allen Chubb

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Are you a basketball guru? Well, did you know that the NBA was founded in 1946? About 73 years ago, some of the first-ever professional basketball players formed the NBA, and now it's 2019, and it's still going strong!

Playing in the NBA is not something that comes easy. The players work their butts off for it, but many of them were born to play in the NBA. Like Michael Jordan, for example. You know, the greatest basketball player of all time. Some people were born to do certain things in life, and for NBA players, only a couple hundred of them can say that each year.

Many people dream of playing in the NBA, but not everyone has what it takes. Did you start playing when you were a child? Did you play on an AAU team during the summers? How many times a week did you work on your game? Do you have a high basketball IQ? Would you consider yourself to be in good shape? In this quiz, you'll learn if you were truly born to play in the NBA. Don't wait any longer, and take this quiz right now!

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How did you spend your summers in middle school?

Babysitting

Playing in AAU tournaments
Going to summer camps

At the family lake house

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There are tons of basketball movies, but which one do you consider to be the best?

"Space Jam"

"Love and Basketball"
"Like Mike"

"Coach Carter"

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What video game did you always play with your friends?

NBA Street

NBA Live
NCAA Basketball

NBA Jam

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If you could choose a sports broadcaster to call your first NBA game, who would it be?

Mike Breen

Mark Jackson
Jeff Van Gundy

Carlos Morales

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What song are you listening to pregame to get pumped up?

"Dreams & Nightmares" by Meek Mill

"Despacito" remix featuring Justin Bieber
"The Middle" by Maren Morris

"Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande

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How many times a week do you play pick up games?

None

Four times
Two Times

Maybe once

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During halftime, what snack are you munching on to give yourself some energy?

PB&J sandwhich

Protein bar
Bagel

Orange slices

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How old were you when you went to your first NBA game?

5

11
16

8

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Who is the greatest coach of all time in your book?

Chuck Daly

Greg Poppovich
Phil Jackson

Pat Riley

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Which NBA player rocked the headband the best?

Allen Iverson

Vince Carter
Wilt Chamerblain

Carmelo Anthony

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Which NBA arena would be the highest honor to play in?

Madison Square Garden

Staples Center
Oracle Arena

United Center

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When you play basketball, after which all-time NBA great do you try to model your game?

Michael Jordan

Larry Bird
Bill Russell

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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What current NBA player has the best shoes in which to hoop?

Kyrie Irving

Kevin Durant
LeBron James

Steph Curry

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The NBA Finals are on. How are you watching the series?

At a bar

At home alone
At a private watch party

At home with friends

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Growing up, did you have a basketball hoop in your driveway?

Of course

Nope
I used my neighbor's goal

No, but our neighborhood had one

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What's the best sports drink to stay hydrated?

Powerade

Gatorade
Propel

Water

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When you're sore after a workout, what do you do to recover?

Take an ice bath

Stretch
Apply a heating pad

Take an ibuprofen

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What's the first basketball skill you learned?

How to shoot

How to dribble
How to pass the ball

How to draw up a play

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Where did you play pick up games as a kid?

At the park

At the gym at the YMCA
My school's gym

Neighborhood court

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What time of year is your favorite to watch basketball?

Winter

Spring
Summer

Fall

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What's the best part about playing the game?

The fans

Being part of a team
Inspiring kids

Getting buckets

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What's your pregame ritual?

Read a Bible scripture

Wear the same socks every game
Do a handshake with every teammate

Listen to my favorite album from start to finish

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What's your favorite thing to drink after a workout?

Gatorade

Protein shake
Water

Powerade

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Have you ever injured yourself playing basketball?

Yes

Never
Only once

So many times

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Which socks are the best one to wear while hooping?

Nike Elite

Stance Logoman
Nike Versatility

Under Armour Heat Gear

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What sport did you grow up playing?

Basketball

Football
Soccer

Tennis

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Did you have a mini basketball hoop on the back of your bedroom door as a kid?

Duh

No
Yes, but it was my brother's room.

Yeah, but I never used it.

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What's your go-to move to score?

Deep 3-pointer

Step back and shoot a jumper
Post up on the block and score a layup

Hit a crossover then Euro-Step for a floater

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Have you ever gotten a technical foul in a game?

Nope

Who hasn't?
I didn't play enough to have the chance to.

Yes

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Did your coaches curse at you and your teammates during practice and in games?

Yeah, it makes your skin thicker.

I hated it.
Yes, but it never bothered me.

Nope

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