Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Houston Rockets77%
- Golden State Warriors12%
- Sacramento Kings11%
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: 1985-86 - 24 fame points.
Draft: Round 3, No. 51 overall (1984).
Season-by-season log · 8 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-85 | HOU (48-34) | 60 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 4 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1985-86 | HOU (51-31) | 82 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 24 | - | Lost Finals |
| 1986-87 | HOU (42-40) | 82 | 11.3 | 6.8 | 1.5 | 20 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1987-88 | HOU (46-36) | 69 | 8.9 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 14 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1988-89 | SAC (27-55) | 66 | 10.2 | 6.3 | 1.2 | 9 | - | - |
| 1989-90 | GSW (37-45) | 43 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 2 | - | - |
| 1990-91 | GSW (44-38) | 62 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 6 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1991-92 | GSW (55-27) | 27 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 2 | - | Lost First Round |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 221.62
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 Jim Petersen play for?
Jim Petersen played for the Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, and Golden State Warriors.
What team is Jim Petersen most known for?
Jim Petersen is most known for the Houston Rockets (77%), Golden State Warriors (12%), and Sacramento Kings (11%) - ranked by share of Jim Petersen's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Jim Petersen win?
Jim Petersen did not win an NBA championship.
What was Jim Petersen's most famous season?
Jim Petersen's most famous season was 1985-86, earning 24 fame points - 82 games, 6.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 20.3 minutes per game.
What were Jim Petersen's career stats?
Jim Petersen averaged 6.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game over 491 career games.
When did Jim Petersen play in the NBA?
Jim Petersen played from 1984-85 to 1991-92, spanning 8 NBA seasons.
Where was Jim Petersen drafted?
Jim Petersen was selected with the #51 overall pick (Round 3) in the 1984 NBA Draft.
How famous is Jim Petersen?
Jim Petersen has a Tetherball fame score of 360, ranked #1,208 of 5,416 rated players - rated Iron.
Who was Jim Petersen's most famous teammate?
Jim Petersen's most famous teammate was Hakeem Olajuwon, sharing 4 seasons together.
Who were Jim Petersen's most connected teammates?
Jim Petersen's most connected teammates were Hakeem Olajuwon, Ralph Sampson, and Rodney McCray - the strongest teammate connections of Jim Petersen's career, led by Hakeem Olajuwon over 4 shared seasons.
What awards did Jim Petersen win?
Jim Petersen did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
359.65
Jim Petersen
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