Few things in basketball stick like a good nickname. These ten questions ask you to match the names fans use to the players who earned them, from the Greek Freak to the Iceman. How many can you get right?
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The NBA nicknames quiz
Ten questions on the best-known nicknames in the NBA, from the Greek Freak to the Iceman. Pick an answer to see if you got it right, plus a quick fact.
- 10 questions
- About 3 minutes
- Difficulty Medium
What the NBA nicknames quiz covers
The first questions cover nicknames almost every fan knows, including the Greek Freak, the Black Mamba and the Beard. The middle of the quiz moves to Hall of Famers such as the Big Fundamental, the Big Dipper and the Dream.
The last questions go back to earlier eras for the Iceman and Pistol Pete, two scorers whose names are still used today. Each answer comes with a short fact about the player, so you learn something even when you miss. For more trivia, browse all NBA quizzes on the site.
How the quiz works
There are 10 multiple-choice questions with four options each. After every answer you see the right call and a short fact, so you learn something even when you miss. At the end you get a score, a ranking and a full list of answers. Your best score is saved in your browser, so you can come back and try to beat it.