Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- CHS45%
- Philadelphia Warriors35%
- Rochester Royals7.9%
- WSC6.8%
- INO3.6%
- Boston Celtics1.8%
Total legacy per season
Every season’s full on-court fame - rewarding not just winning a title, but how dominantly a team won it, on top of stats and awards.
Career teams - the connection strand
Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.
Career
Peak season: 1948-49 - 20 fame points.
Draft: Round 1, No. 5 overall (1948).
Season-by-season log · 6 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-49 | CHS (38-22) | 60 | 9.9 | - | 1.0 | 20 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1949-50 | CHS (40-28)ROC (51-17) | 65 | 4.2 | - | 0.6 | 5 | - | - |
| 1950-51 | ROC (41-27)WSC (10-25)PHW (40-26) | 61 | 8.6 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 14 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1951-52 | PHW (33-33) | 66 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 1.3 | 6 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1952-53 | PHW (12-57)INO (28-43) | 62 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 3 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1953-54 | BOS (42-30) | 9 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 1 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 174.40
How it adds up
Percentile vs every real NBA career - 1st (lowest) to 100th (best) per axis.
Teammates · strongest connections
How the game ranks teammates - career fame weighted by time played together. Long-time running mates rise; one-off cameos fall.
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Quick Answers
What teams did Ed Mikan play for?
Ed Mikan played for the CHS, Rochester Royals, WSC, Philadelphia Warriors, INO, and Boston Celtics.
What team is Ed Mikan most known for?
Ed Mikan is most known for the CHS (45%), Philadelphia Warriors (35%), and Rochester Royals (8%) - ranked by share of Ed Mikan's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Ed Mikan win?
Ed Mikan did not win an NBA championship.
What was Ed Mikan's most famous season?
Ed Mikan's most famous season was 1948-49, earning 20 fame points - 60 games, 9.9 points, and 1.0 assists per game.
What were Ed Mikan's career stats?
Ed Mikan averaged 6.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game over 323 career games.
When did Ed Mikan play in the NBA?
Ed Mikan played from 1948-49 to 1953-54, spanning 6 NBA seasons.
Where was Ed Mikan drafted?
Ed Mikan was selected with the #5 overall pick (Round 1) in the 1948 NBA Draft.
How famous is Ed Mikan?
Ed Mikan has a Tetherball fame score of 188, ranked #1,879 of 5,416 rated players - rated Gold.
Who was Ed Mikan's most famous teammate?
Ed Mikan's most famous teammate was Bob Cousy, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Ed Mikan's most connected teammates?
Ed Mikan's most connected teammates were Andy Phillip, Paul Arizin, and Neil Johnston - the strongest teammate connections of Ed Mikan's career, led by Andy Phillip over 5 shared seasons.
What awards did Ed Mikan win?
Ed Mikan did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
187.60
Ed Mikan
More famous than 65% of all other NBA careers. A solid name for fans with real roster depth.
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