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Magic Johnson Quiz

How well do you know the Showtime maestro? Test your knowledge of Magic Johnson — his five titles, his rivalry with Larry Bird, and his all-round genius.

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About the Magic Johnson Quiz

The Magic Johnson Quiz is a free medium-level Sports quiz featuring 20 multiple-choice questions. How well do you know the Showtime maestro? Test your knowledge of Magic Johnson — his five titles, his rivalry with Larry Bird, and his all-round genius. Each question comes with a 20-second countdown timer and instant explanations after every answer so you can learn as you play. This quiz is completely free on GoKwiz — no account or sign up required.

Magic Johnson Quiz — Practice Questions

1. With which team did Magic Johnson win all five of his NBA titles?

  1. Boston Celtics
  2. Chicago Bulls
  3. Detroit Pistons
  4. Los Angeles Lakers

2. Which position did Magic revolutionise despite standing 6'9"?

  1. Center
  2. Point guard
  3. Power forward
  4. Shooting guard

3. As a rookie in the 1980 Finals clincher, Magic famously played which position, scoring 42?

  1. Center
  2. Point guard
  3. Shooting guard
  4. Small forward

4. Magic's legendary rivalry was with which Celtics star?

  1. Dennis Johnson
  2. Kevin McHale
  3. Larry Bird
  4. Robert Parish

5. How many NBA MVP awards did Magic win?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

6. The Lakers' fast-paced 1980s style was nicknamed?

  1. Run and Gun
  2. Showtime
  3. The Triangle
  4. The Wave

7. In 1991, Magic made a landmark announcement regarding what?

  1. A knee injury
  2. A retirement U-turn
  3. A trade request
  4. Being HIV positive

8. Magic starred in college for which university, winning the 1979 NCAA title?

  1. Indiana State
  2. Michigan State
  3. North Carolina
  4. UCLA

9. Magic holds the record for the highest career average in which stat?

  1. Assists per game
  2. Points per game
  3. Rebounds per game
  4. Steals per game

10. Magic was part of which famous 1992 US Olympic team?

  1. Team Showtime
  2. The Dream Team
  3. The Gold Squad
  4. The Redeem Team

11. What is Magic's real first name?

  1. Earvin
  2. Julius
  3. Marcus
  4. Michael

12. Magic returned to play in which event after his 1991 retirement?

  1. The 1992 All-Star Game and Olympics
  2. The 1993 Slam Dunk Contest
  3. The 1994 Finals
  4. The 1996 playoffs

13. Magic later became a successful businessman and part-owner of which MLB team?

  1. Boston Red Sox
  2. Chicago Cubs
  3. Los Angeles Dodgers
  4. New York Yankees

14. Magic's Lakers battled which team in three 1980s Finals?

  1. Boston Celtics
  2. Detroit Pistons
  3. Houston Rockets
  4. Philadelphia 76ers

15. Magic was drafted first overall in 1979 by which team?

  1. Boston Celtics
  2. Chicago Bulls
  3. Los Angeles Lakers
  4. New York Knicks

16. Magic is famed for which specific skill?

  1. Dunking only
  2. Passing and court vision
  3. Shot-blocking
  4. Three-point shooting

17. Magic briefly coached which team late in the 1993-94 season?

  1. Detroit Pistons
  2. Los Angeles Lakers
  3. Miami Heat
  4. Sacramento Kings

18. Magic won NBA titles primarily in which decade?

  1. The 1970s
  2. The 1980s
  3. The 1990s
  4. The 2000s

19. Magic and Bird's rivalry is credited with doing what for the NBA?

  1. Ending the three-point line
  2. Reducing salaries
  3. Reviving its popularity
  4. Shrinking the league

20. Magic is regarded as the greatest what in NBA history?

  1. Center
  2. Defender
  3. Free-throw shooter
  4. Point guard

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