Which Iconic NBA Player Are You?

By: Steven Miller
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Iconic NBA Player Are You?
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About This Quiz

All the players who we've included in this list have one thing in common; they are some of the best players ever to play the game. Beyond that, each of them has their unique personality, with different preferences and priorities. The variety of characters is vast, and we're confident that we'll be able to find the NBA legend that matches up best with you.

If you're a star who truly belongs in Hollywood, there's a Lakers point guard who might just fit the bill. If you've dealt with more than your fair share of controversy and overcome a pretty challenging health diagnosis, then Magic Johnson seems pretty much perfect for you.

Perhaps you're more of a quiet and mild-mannered individual. If French Lick, Indiana seems like a pretty ideal place to call home and your favorite basketball movie is "Hoosiers," then Larry Bird appears to be the player you'd connect with the most. When you tell us that your vertical is almost nothing, we're convinced that we're heading in the right direction.

Maybe you were thrown into the spotlight at a young age, and you've had to grow up pretty fast. If you expect a lot of everyone around you and you're drawn to the finer things in life, then LeBron might be the one we're looking for. If you spend a lot of time in Cleveland and Miami, we're sold.

Your theme song is playing on the speakers, and the announcer is hyping you up. It's time to get out of those warm-ups and hit the floor.

How much controversy has there been in your life?
I've had my fair share.
There are some haters out there.
Almost none.
Way more than I would like.

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Which college would you rather attend?
Michigan State.
Indiana State.
Ohio State.
North Carolina.

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Of the following, which NBA team is your biggest rival?
Golden State Warriors.
Los Angeles Lakers.
Detroit Pistons.
Boston Celtics.

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Which product would you rather be a spokesman for?
Nike.
McDonald's.
American Express.
Sprite.

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Are you happiest in the big city or out in the country?
I'd much rather be out in the sticks.
I feel much more at home in the big city.
It can only be the Hollywood scene for me.
I'm equally happy in either.

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Of the following, which kind of music do you prefer?
Pop.
R&B.
Country.
Hip-hop.

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What position on the floor matches your personality the best?
Shooting guard.
Power forward.
Small forward.
Point guard.

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Are you more vocal or soft-spoken?
I can be pretty vocal.
I'm very soft-spoken.
You're going to know what I think, for sure.
I prefer to let my actions do the talking for me.

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Which basketball shoes are the best match for you?
Under Armour.
Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars.
Air Jordans.
Converse Weapon 86.

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Which scoring move fits you the best?
Dunk.
Jump shot.
Alley-oop.
Driving the lane.

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Which city would you rather spend time in?
Indianapolis.
Cleveland.
Los Angeles.
Chicago.

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How would you describe your love life?
It's complicated.
I'd call it exciting.
Stability is the word that comes to mind.
It's up and down.

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Besides basketball, which sport do you like the most?
Baseball.
Football.
Golf.
Hockey.

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How comfortable are you in front of the cameras?
I'm very comfortable in the spotlight.
There's plenty of places that I'd rather be.
I'd do alright, but I'm sure they'd get under my skin from time to time.
I'd much rather be on the court than at a press conference.

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Do you have expensive tastes?
Yes, only the best for me.
Nope, my tastes are very affordable.
I treat myself to some nice things once in a while.
Not really, but everything is expensive in the place where I live.

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Which snack are you most likely to get at a basketball game?
Popcorn.
Pizza.
Cotton Candy.
Nachos.

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What would be your reaction if the "Kiss Cam" was pointed at you?
I'd ignore it until it went away.
I'd kiss more than one person.
I'd give them a kiss that they'd never forget.
I'd just shake my head until they got the picture that it wasn't happening.

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Can you do any fancy tricks with a basketball?
I can dribble between my legs.
I can do all kinds of amazing things with a basketball.
Not really.
I can spin it on my finger for a while.

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How well do you perform under pressure?
I am a master at handling the pressure.
I do okay.
I do better than most.
I've had some ups and downs.

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Do your friends call you by a nickname?
Yeah, I don't think anyone actually knows my real name anymore.
I don't really have a nickname.
They know better than to call me by any names but my own.
I've definitely got some nicknames, but people still generally call me by my real name.

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How are your dribbling skills?
Pretty good.
Terrible.
Great.
Amazing.

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How high can you jump?
I believe I can fly.
I can't jump very high at all.
I'm not really known for my amazing leaping abilities.
I've definitely got some ups.

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Which color combination would look best on you?
Green and white.
Maroon and blue.
Yellow and blue.
Red and white.

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Which number would you rather have?
32.
23.
33.
30.

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Do you enjoy gambling?
Yes, I do.
I only take very calculated risks.
No, I think that's a waste of money.
I've been known to roll the dice once in a while.

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Which stat category are you most likely to have the best numbers?
Assists.
Field goal percentage.
Rebounds.
Points.

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Do you have high expectations for those around you?
Yes, and I am very vocal about it.
I have high expectations for myself, but I don't worry about others.
I think that my performance makes every else take their game to the next level.
I'm surrounded by people who already have high expectations of themselves.

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Would you be a good color commentator?
I know a lot about basketball, but my personality wouldn't be that great at providing color.
No, that would not be something for me.
Yes, I would be amazing at doing commentary.
I'm not sure, but I think I would be pretty decent at it.

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Where would you rather go on vacation?
I'd rather just stay home.
Miami.
Dubai.
Paris.

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How fast of a runner are you?
I've got some decent speed.
I run like the wind.
I'm as slow as molasses in January.
I'm not the fastest, but I find a way to get the job done.

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