Clubhouse Viral NBA

15 Facts Every NBA Fan Should Know

15 NBA Facts Every Guy Should Know

San Antonio Spurs
Getty Images

Everyone has a friend who knows the most trivial and useless tidbits about anything and everything. Well, it's time for you to become "that person" as it relates to NBA trivia. Memorize these common NBA facts and impress your friends next time you step into any trivia game or when you're watching Jeopardy. Here are 15 NBA facts that every guy should know.

15. Best Free Throw Percentage In A Single-Season

Jose Calderon Raptors
Getty Images

15. Best Free Throw Percentage In A Single-Season

Jose Calderon Raptors
Getty Images

Jose Calderon: 98.1 (2008-09)

14. Most Consecutive Regular Season Games Played

A.C. Green Lakers
Getty Images

14. Most Consecutive Regular Season Games Played

A.C. Green Lakers
Getty Images

A.C. Green: 1,192

13. Highest Scoring Game In NBA History (Regular Season)

Isaiah Thomas Pisons
Getty Images

13. Highest Scoring Game In NBA History (Regular Season)

Isaiah Thomas Pistons
Getty Images

December 13, 1983: Detroit Pistons 186, Denver Nuggets 184 (OT)

12. Best Home Record In A Single-Season

Larry Bird Celtics
Getty Images

12. Best Home Record In A Single-Season

Larry Bird Celtics
Getty Images

1985-86 Boston Celtics: 40-1 (.976)

11. Most Points In A Single Quarter In The NBA Finals

Isiah Thomas Pistons
Getty Images

11. Most Points In A Single Quarter In The NBA Finals

Isiah Thomas Pistons
Getty Images

Isiah Thomas: 25 (1988)

10. Most Points In An NBA Finals Game

Elgin Baylor Lakers
Getty Images

10. Most Points In An NBA Finals Game

Elgin Baylor Lakers
Getty Images

Elgin Baylor: 61 (1962)

9. Most Points In A Single Playoff Game

Michael Jordan Bulls
Getty Images

9. Most Points In A Single Playoff Game

Michael Jordan Bulls
Getty Images

Michael Jordan: 63 (1986)

8. The Only Player To Average A Triple-Double In A Season

Oscar Robertson Royals
Getty Images

8. The Only Player To Average A Triple-Double In A Season

Oscar Robertson Royals
Getty Images

Oscar Robertson: 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 11.4 assists (1961-62)

7. Most Consectuive Wins In A Season

Bill Sharman Lakers
Getty Images

7. Most Consectuive Wins In A Season

Bill Sharman Lakers
Getty Images

1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers: 33

6. Most NBA Finals MVP Awards

Michael Jordan Bulls
Getty Images

6. Most NBA Finals MVP Awards

Michael Jordan Bulls
Getty Images

Michael Jordan: 6

5. Most Points Per Game In A Single-Season

Wilt Chamberlain 76ers
Getty Images

5. Most Points Per Game In A Single-Season

Wilt Chamberlain 76ers
Getty Images

Wilt Chamberlain: 50.4 (1961-62)

4. Most Career Points

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lakers
Getty Images

4. Most Career Points

Kareem Abdul-Jabbbar Lakers
Getty Images

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 38.387

3. Most Rings Won By A Player

Bill Russell Celtics
Getty Images

3. Most Rings Won By A Player

Bill Russell Celtics
Getty Images

Bill Russell: 11

2. Most Minutes Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 76ers
Getty Images

2. Most Minutes Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 76ers
Getty Images

Wilt Chamberlain: 48.53 (1961-62)

1. Most Points In A Single Game

Wilt Chamberlain 76ers
Getty Images

1. Most Points In A Single Game

Wilt Chamberlain 76ers
Getty Images

Wilt Chamberlain: 100 (1961-62)

Share Tweet