Chicago Bulls Trivia

These easy Chicago Bulls trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.

1. Question 1

   What is Chicago's NBA team called?

   Answer: The Bulls

   Chicago's NBA team name is the Bulls.

2. Question 2

   Which league do the Bulls compete in?

   1. A.WNBA
   2. B.NFL
   3. C.MLB
   4. D.NBA

   Answer: The National Basketball Association

   The Bulls play in the National Basketball Association.

3. Question 3

   The Bulls are a team in which basketball league, often shortened to three letters?

   Answer: The NBA

   The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association, commonly called the NBA.

4. Question 4

   Do the Bulls play in the Eastern Conference or the Western Conference?

   1. A.Eastern Conference
   2. B.Western Conference
   3. C.Pacific Conference
   4. D.Atlantic Conference

   Answer: Eastern Conference

   Chicago competes in the Eastern Conference.

5. Question 5

   Which division are the Bulls part of?

   1. A.Northwest Division
   2. B.Central Division
   3. C.Atlantic Division
   4. D.Southeast Division

   Answer: Central Division

   Chicago plays in the Central Division.

6. Question 6

   What kind of sports team are the Bulls?

   Answer: An American professional basketball team

   The Bulls are an American professional basketball team.

7. Question 7

   Where do the Bulls play their home games?

   Answer: United Center

   The Bulls play home games at the United Center.

8. Question 8

   How many NBA championships have the Bulls won?

   Answer: Six

   The Bulls have won six NBA championships.

9. Question 9

   In what decade did all six Bulls championships happen?

   Answer: The 1990s

   All six Bulls championships came in the 1990s.

10. Question 10

    True or false: The Bulls reached the playoffs in their very first season.?

    Answer: True

    Chicago reached the playoffs in its inaugural season.

11. Question 11

    What year began the Bulls' later title run with a championship win?

    Answer: 1996

    Chicago started another title run by winning the 1996 championship.

12. Question 12

    From 1996 to 1998, what did the Bulls accomplish?

    Answer: They won a second three-peat

    Chicago won another three straight titles from 1996 to 1998.

13. Question 13

    What year was the Bulls' sixth championship?

    Answer: 1998

    Chicago's sixth championship came in 1998.

These family Chicago Bulls trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.

1. Question 1

   In what year did Benny the Bulls make his debut as the team mascot?

   1. A.1985
   2. B.1994
   3. C.2008
   4. D.1969

   Answer: 1969

   Benny debuted is the Bulls' mascot in 1969.

2. Question 2

   True or false: Benny is one of the oldest mascots in the NBA.?

   Answer: True

   Benny is one of the oldest mascots in the NBA.

3. Question 3

   What jersey number does Benny often wear?

   1. A.Number 91
   2. B.1
   3. C.Number 23
   4. D.Number 33

   Answer: Number 1

   Benny often appears in jersey number 1.

4. Question 4

   What was Chicago's record in the 1996–97 season when it followed up its 70-win year?

   Answer: 69–13

   Chicago went 69–13 in 1996–97.

5. Question 5

   Which player did the Bulls choose with the first overall pick in 2008?

   1. A.Scottie Pippen
   2. B.Johnny Kerr
   3. C.Derrick Rose
   4. D.Joakim Noah

   Answer: Derrick Rose

   Chicago used the 2008 first overall pick on Derrick Rose.

6. Question 6

   Derrick Rose won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in which year?

   1. A.2011
   2. B.2008
   3. C.2010
   4. D.2014

   Answer: 2011

   Rose won the MVP Award in 2011.

7. Question 7

   Who became the principal owner of the Bulls in 1985?

   Answer: Jerry Reinsdorf

   Jerry Reinsdorf became principal owner of the Bulls in 1985.

8. Question 8

   Which Bull earned NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2014?

   1. A.1994
   2. B.2004
   3. C.Joakim Noah
   4. D.1984

   Answer: Joakim Noah

   Joakim Noah won NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2014.

9. Question 9

   Who was the very first head coach of the Chicago Bulls?

   Answer: Johnny Kerr

   Johnny Kerr was the Bulls' first head coach.

10. Question 10

    When Derrick Rose won MVP in 2011, what special age-related distinction did he hold?

    Answer: He was the youngest MVP in NBA history.

    Rose was the youngest MVP in NBA history when he won in 2011.

11. Question 11

    What event gave Chicago the first overall pick in 2008?

    Answer: The 2008 NBA Draft Lottery

    The 2008 NBA Draft Lottery gave Chicago the first overall pick.

12. Question 12

    Look closely at the Bulls logo: what color are the tips of the horns?

    1. A.Red
    2. B.White
    3. C.Gold
    4. D.Black

    Answer: Black

    The bull logo has black-tipped horns.

These fun Chicago Bulls trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.

1. Question 1

   Which Bulls big man got the honor of being the first player in franchise history to have his number retired?

   Answer: Artis Gilmore was the first Bulls player to have his number retired.

   Artis Gilmore holds the distinction of being the first Bulls player whose number the franchise retired.

2. Question 2

   In what year did the Bulls bring Dennis Rodman to Chicago in a trade with the Spurs?

   Answer: 1995.

   Chicago acquired Dennis Rodman from the San Antonio Spurs in 1995.

3. Question 3

   Who did the Bulls send home in the 1992 NBA Finals?

   1. A.The Portland Trail Blazers.
   2. B.Phoenix Suns
   3. C.Los Angeles Lakers

   Answer: The Portland Trail Blazers.

   Chicago defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1992 NBA Finals.

4. Question 4

   Which team ran into the Bulls buzzsaw in the 1996 NBA Finals?

   1. A.The Seattle SuperSonics.
   2. B.Utah Jazz
   3. C.Portland Trail Blazers
   4. D.Los Angeles Lakers

   Answer: The Seattle SuperSonics.

   The Bulls beat the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1996 NBA Finals.

5. Question 5

   Road trip royalty: what was Chicago's regular-season road record in 1995-96?

   Answer: 33-8.

   The Bulls were dominant away from home in 1995-96, finishing 33-8 on the road.

6. Question 6

   The legendary 1995-96 Bulls finished the regular season with what record?

   Answer: 72-10.

   Chicago's 1995-96 team finished 72-10 in the regular season.

7. Question 7

   Which retired Bulls number belongs to Jerry Sloan?

   Answer: No. 4.

   Chicago retired Jerry Sloan's No. 4 in 1978.

8. Question 8

   How did the Bulls finish the 1996 playoffs in pure win-loss terms?

   Answer: 15-3.

   Chicago went 15-3 during the 1996 postseason.

9. Question 9

   Before the Jordan-title years, how many games did Chicago win in the 1974-75 season?

   Answer: 47 games.

   The Bulls won 47 games in 1974-75.

10. Question 10

    The Bulls followed up 72 wins with another huge year. How many games did they win in 1996-97?

    Answer: 69 games.

    Chicago won 69 games in the 1996-97 season.

11. Question 11

    Counting both regular season and playoffs, how many total games did the Bulls win in 1995-96?

    Answer: 87 total games.

    Including the playoffs, the 1995-96 Bulls won 87 games total.

12. Question 12

    At home in 1995-96, the Bulls were basically houseguests who never lost. What was their regular-season home record?

    Answer: 39-2.

    Chicago went 39-2 at home during the 1995-96 regular season.

13. Question 13

    Which Bull led the NBA in rebounding during all three of the franchise's title seasons he played for Chicago?

    Answer: Dennis Rodman.

    Dennis Rodman led the league in rebounding for all three of his Bulls title seasons.

These funny Chicago Bulls trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.

1. Question 1

   In the 1991 NBA Finals, how many games did Chicago need to send Los Angeles home with a very expensive souvenir of disappointment?

   1. A.Seven games
   2. B.Five games
   3. C.Four games
   4. D.Six games

   Answer: Five games

   Chicago defeated Los Angeles in five games in the 1991 NBA Finals.

2. Question 2

   Which team played spoiler in the Bulls' 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals, rudely interrupting the party?

   1. A.Indiana Pacers
   2. B.New York Knicks
   3. C.Orlando Magic
   4. D.Miami Heat

   Answer: Orlando Magic

   Chicago lost to Orlando in the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals.

3. Question 3

   In 1996-97, the Bulls stacked up a then-record number of regular-season wins. What was the total?

   1. A.69 wins
   2. B.67 wins
   3. C.70 wins
   4. D.72 wins

   Answer: 69 wins

   Chicago set a then-record by winning 69 games in 1996-97.

4. Question 4

   The 1996 Finals ended with Chicago beating Seattle in how many games?

   1. A.Seven games
   2. B.Six games
   3. C.Four games
   4. D.Five games

   Answer: Six games

   Chicago won the 1996 Finals over Seattle in six games.

5. Question 5

   Which coach had the deeply unenviable job of leading the Jazz teams that lost to Chicago in both 1997 and 1998?

   1. A.interns
   2. B.resident
   3. C.Jerry Sloan
   4. D.intern

   Answer: Jerry Sloan

   Jerry Sloan coached the Jazz teams that lost to Chicago in both 1997 and 1998.

6. Question 6

   Who hit the championship-winning shot in Game 6 of the 1993 Finals, proving that being the quiet guy can still be extremely loud on the scoreboard?

   1. A.Scottie Pippen
   2. B.Michael Jordan
   3. C.John Paxson

   Answer: John Paxson

   John Paxson hit the championship-winning shot in Game 6 of the 1993 Finals.

7. Question 7

   How many points did Michael Jordan score in the Bulls' 1998 title-clinching Game 6, because apparently subtlety was not on the menu?

   1. A.41 points
   2. B.50 points
   3. C.45 points
   4. D.38 points

   Answer: 45 points

   Michael Jordan scored 45 points in the Bulls' 1998 title-clinching Game 6.

8. Question 8

   Whose voice became a 1990s Bulls ritual thanks to those famous player introductions?

   1. A.Marv Albert
   2. B.Tom Dore
   3. C.Johnny Kerr
   4. D.Ray Clay

   Answer: Ray Clay

   Public-address announcer Ray Clay became closely associated with Bulls introductions in the 1990s.

9. Question 9

   Before the Bulls picked Michael Jordan in 1984, which player had already gone off the draft board ahead of him?

   1. A.John Stockton
   2. B.Clyde Drexler
   3. C.Sam Bowie
   4. D.Charles Barkley

   Answer: Sam Bowie

   Sam Bowie was chosen before the Bulls picked Jordan in the 1984 draft.

10. Question 10

    Who buried the title-winning shot for Chicago in Game 6 of the 1997 Finals, earning a permanent place in Bulls folklore and probably a few extra free dinners?

    1. A.Toni Kukoc
    2. B.Ron Harper
    3. C.Luc Longley
    4. D.Steve Kerr

    Answer: Steve Kerr

    Steve Kerr hit the title-winning shot for Chicago in Game 6 of the 1997 Finals.

11. Question 11

    The Bulls clinched the 1997 championship in which city, leaving the local fans with excellent mountain views and terrible sports vibes?

    1. A.Chicago
    2. B.Seattle
    3. C.Phoenix
    4. D.Salt Lake City

    Answer: Salt Lake City

    The 1997 championship-clinching game was played in Salt Lake City.

12. Question 12

    True or false: Chicago clinched its 1998 title at home in the United Center.?

    Answer: False

    The Bulls clinched the 1998 title on the road in Utah, not at home.

13. Question 13

    After losing to Orlando in 1995, how did the Bulls handle the Magic in the 1996 Eastern Conference Finals: narrow escape or full broom service?

    1. A.Won in seven games
    2. B.Won in six games
    3. C.Lost again
    4. D.Sweep

    Answer: They swept Orlando

    The Bulls avenged that loss by sweeping Orlando in the 1996 Eastern Conference Finals.

These hard Chicago Bulls trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.

1. Question 1

   After Michael Jordan’s first retirement, what exact regular-season record did Chicago post in 1993–94?

   Answer: 55–27

   The Bulls went 55–27 in 1993–94 after Jordan’s first retirement.

2. Question 2

   In what year did Artis Gilmore join the Bulls following the ABA-NBA merger?

   Answer: 1976

   Gilmore joined Chicago in 1976 after the ABA-NBA merger.

3. Question 3

   By what mechanism did Chicago acquire Artis Gilmore in 1976?

   1. A.ABA dispersal draft
   2. B.Expansion draft
   3. C.Free agency

   Answer: The ABA dispersal draft

   Gilmore came to the Bulls through the 1976 ABA dispersal draft.

4. Question 4

   Which Bulls assistant coach is credited with helping install the triangle offense in Chicago?

   Answer: Tex Winter

   Tex Winter helped install the triangle offense in Chicago.

5. Question 5

   How many points did Bob Love score while wearing a Bulls uniform?

   Answer: 12,623 points

   Bob Love scored 12,623 points is a Bull.

6. Question 6

   Bob Love earned how many straight All-NBA Second Team selections from 1975 through 1977?

   Answer: Three straight

   Love was named to three consecutive All-NBA Second Teams from 1975 to 1977.

7. Question 7

   At the time it was recorded, where did Chicago’s 1996–97 finish rank in NBA history?

   Answer: It was the second-best record in NBA history at the time.

   The Bulls finished 1996–97 with the second-best record in NBA history at that point.

8. Question 8

   Before the conference alignment modern fans know, Chicago reached which playoff round in 1971?

   Answer: The Western Division Finals

   In 1971, the Bulls reached the Western Division Finals.

9. Question 9

   What year did the Bulls retire Jerry Sloan’s No. 4 jersey?

   Answer: 1978

   Chicago retired Jerry Sloan’s number 4 in 1978.

10. Question 10

    Chicago sent Jimmy Butler to Minnesota in what year?

    Answer: 2017

    The Bulls traded Jimmy Butler to Minnesota in 2017.

11. Question 11

    With the No. 3 pick, in what draft year did Chicago select North Carolina guard Michael Jordan?

    Answer: 1984

    The Bulls used the No. 3 pick in the 1984 NBA draft on Michael Jordan.

12. Question 12

    What was Chicago’s overall record in the 1996 postseason?

    Answer: 15–3

    Chicago went 15–3 during the 1996 playoffs.

13. Question 13

    Winning 69 games in 1996–97 and 62 in 1997–98 gave the Bulls what franchise distinction?

    Answer: Three straight 60-win seasons

    Those two seasons completed a run of three consecutive 60-win seasons for Chicago.

14. Question 14

    In what season did the Bulls record the franchise’s first 50-win campaign?

    Answer: 1970–71

    Chicago’s first 50-win season came in 1970–71.