The Los Angeles Lakers are more than just a basketball team — they’re a global sports dynasty. From the “Showtime” era of Magic Johnson to the dominance of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, and the modern-day brilliance of LeBron James, the Lakers have defined excellence in the NBA. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a new follower of the purple and gold, this Los Angeles Lakers Trivia Quiz will test just how deep your basketball knowledge runs. Are you ready to prove your Lakers loyalty? Let’s find out!
Results
#1. The Lakers franchise began in 1946 under what name and in which professional league?
#2. The ‘Lakers’ name was inspired by which specific nickname or geographic feature of Minnesota?
#3. In the 1962 NBA Finals Game 7 overtime loss to the Celtics, which Lakers player missed a potential game-winning 18-foot jump shot at the end of regulation, a miss that reportedly still haunted him decades later?
#4. After playing seven seasons at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, in which year did the Lakers move to their brand-new arena, The Forum?
#5. What is the exact length of the Lakers’ NBA record for the longest winning streak, set during the 1971–72 season?
#6. In his final season, 1972–73, Wilt Chamberlain set an NBA record that stood for several decades. What was this specific record?
The text says he ‘set the NBA record for field-goal percentage at 72.7% which stood for several decades.’
