Which Unique NBA Legend Are You?

By: Ryan Choate
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Which Unique NBA Legend Are You?
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About This Quiz

The origins of the current NBA go back to the formation of leagues in the '40s, the decade-long dominance of the Celtics in the '60s, the merger of the ABA in the '70s and a host of rivalries in between. The professional basketball league has produced a plethora of exciting players who are as unique as their style of play. With nicknames like Iceman, Big Baby, Pistol and Birdman, the NBA has a laundry list of players who have shaped the league with unique personalities both on and off the court. Some players are known for their outward appearance and skill to trash talk on the court. Others are perfectly content to let their play on the court dictate opinions from the public. 

With the advent of social media and the internet, personalities such as those in the NBA become magnified by a player's interaction with fans and media. Before the frenzy of online status elevation, the NBA relied on a player's ability to display personality on the court. The TV was the main source of exposure and some players took full advantage to promote their brand. Players like Allen Iverson, who was never lacking in confidence on or off the court, used post-game interviews to promote his style and create humorous anecdotes. Hit the court and ball out on this quiz and we'll try and guess which unique NBA legend you are!

How would you rate your leadership skills?
My way or the highway
I am a lone wolf.
I lead, but like to get feedback from the team.
I like to make sure everyone is in agreement.

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What do you like to do in your free time?
Shoot hoops in the park
Gamble
Drive around in my expensive cars
Play the bongo drums with friends

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If you made the cut, what would be your role on a basketball team?
Point guard, running things
I am all about defense and rebounds.
I like to steal the ball any chance I get.
Dunk and rebound whenever posible

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Which city would you most like to live in?
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Portland

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Leather is a popular style choice in the U.S. How do you feel about leather?
I got a few leather hats and some sneaks.
I rock my leather pants whenever I can.
Just wear a nice leather jacket on occasion
I can't even wear leather shoes.

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When you turn on the radio, what kind of music is on?
Rap
Heavy Metal
Rhythm and Blues
Folk Rock

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How tall are you?
Under 5'10"
About 6'7"
Average size around 6'1"
Pretty tall, 7'0"

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Disappointments in life can be hard to take. What has been your biggest disappointment?
Never getting married
Not winning a title when I played college basketball
Never traveling out of the country
Not finishing high school

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Life is hard, and sometimes we end up on the losing end. How do you cope with a losing situation?
I get revenge.
I bend the rules in my favor a bit.
Keep trying until you persevere.
Learn from your mistakes and try to move on.

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Chose your favorite color combination.
Red, white, and blue
Red and white
Blue and orange
Red, black, and white

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You find yourself in an awkward conversation with someone. What do you do?
Tell them to step off
Talk to the hand
Politely excuse myself
Let them keep talking and leave when the conversation is over

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Can you describe what skills you have on the court?
Drain 3's and drive to the hoop
Rebounds, all day
I can steal the ball consistently.
Post up, rebound, and hook shots

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Though not an NBA team, the Harlem Globetrotters are iconic ball players. Who is your favorite Globetrotter?
Meadowlark Lemon
Fred "Curly" Neal
James "Twiggy" Sanders
Robert "Showboat" Hall

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Can you tell us your favorite movie about basketball?
"He Got Game"
"Above The Rim"
"Hoosiers"
"White Men Can't Jump"

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If you were in the NBA, how would you feel about post-game interviews?
I love being in front of the camera.
I could do without them.
I look forward to showing off my wardrobe.
Just part of a day's work

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When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Rapper
Model
TV Sports Commentator
The guitar player in a band

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Of the following quotes, which one inspires you the most?
"Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real" -Tupac
"I'm not here for your amusement. You're here for mine." -Johnny Rotten
"Great artists suffer for the people." -Marvin Gaye
"Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil." -Jerry Garcia

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What was the last book you read?
Hunger Games
The Art of War
Fifty Shades of Grey
The Electric Kool-aid Acid Test

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If you had to rate you personality on a scale of 1-10 what would it be?
9. I like to keep a little in reserve.
Can I say 11?
7. I'm comfortable in my own skin.
5. I like to remain neutral.

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When you watch basketball on TV what do you think is the most exciting play?
Crossover to layup
Alley-oop dunk
Breakaway windmill slam dunk
Hook shot

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Are you offensive-minded or defensive-minded?
I love to score the rock.
I thrive on the defensive end.
I prefer a chance to stop the opponent on defense.
I play both sides of the floor equally.

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Who would your spirit animal be?
Cheetah
Red-lipped batfish
Gazelle
Giraffe

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Say you are at a party, do you usually mingle and meet new people or stand in the corner and wait for someone to talk to you?
I mingle and make my presence known.
People are afraid of the way I look so they stand clear.
I like to stroll about and meet new people.
I'm kind of a wallflower.

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Tell us about what you are most passionate about
Playing hoops with my friends on the playground
Expressing myself through my work and style
Being a good human
My friends and family

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Say you are in a game of pickup basketball, your team is down by one with time running out. What do you do?
I drive to the hoop.
Pass the ball to the best player
Shoot a long three-pointer
Post up and try to dunk it

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When you go to the gym, what is the first thing you do?
Do some curls in front of the mirror
Yoga stretching
Hit the treadmill
Power squats

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You meet a nice person and go out for a date. Where do you go?
I show her a highlight reel of all my games.
The strip club
A nice dinner and maybe a movie after
To a music festival with jam bands

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What motivates you in life?
Being the best at whatever I do
Being unique and original
Staying humble
Being all about peace and love

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What would your dream vacation consist of?
A cruise on my yacht
A trip to North Korea
Italian wine country
Touring with the Grateful Dead

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How do you want people to remember you when you're gone?
The best that ever played
A one-of-a-kind human
A smooth and courteous gentleman
As a person who did things his own way

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