Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
Earned all of his on-court fame with the Rochester Royals - a true one-franchise career.
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: 1950-51 - 97 fame points.
Draft: Undrafted.
Season-by-season log · 5 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-49 | ROC (45-15) | 60 | 8.5 | - | 1.3 | 16 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1949-50 | ROC (51-17) | 68 | 7.3 | - | 2.1 | 21 | - | - |
| 1950-51 | ROC (41-27) | 68 | 9.4 | 6.6 | 2.6 | 97 | Champion | 🏆 NBA Champion |
| 1951-52 | ROC (41-25) | 66 | 10.0 | 6.1 | 2.8 | 23 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1952-53 | ROC (44-26) | 70 | 8.3 | 6.0 | 2.2 | 18 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
The Award Wall
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 221.23
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 Arnie Johnson play for?
Arnie Johnson played for the Rochester Royals.
What team is Arnie Johnson most known for?
Arnie Johnson spent the entire career with the Rochester Royals - a one-franchise player.
How many championships did Arnie Johnson win?
Arnie Johnson won 1 NBA championship.
What was Arnie Johnson's most famous season?
Arnie Johnson's most famous season was 1950-51, earning 97 fame points - 68 games, 9.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.
What were Arnie Johnson's career stats?
Arnie Johnson averaged 8.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game over 332 career games.
When did Arnie Johnson play in the NBA?
Arnie Johnson played from 1948-49 to 1952-53, spanning 5 NBA seasons.
Where was Arnie Johnson drafted?
Arnie Johnson was not selected in the NBA Draft.
How famous is Arnie Johnson?
Arnie Johnson has a Tetherball fame score of 313, ranked #1,369 of 5,416 rated players - rated Iron.
Who was Arnie Johnson's most famous teammate?
Arnie Johnson's most famous teammate was Bob Davies, sharing 5 seasons together.
Who were Arnie Johnson's most connected teammates?
Arnie Johnson's most connected teammates were Bob Davies, Bobby Wanzer, and Arnie Risen - the strongest teammate connections of Arnie Johnson's career, led by Bob Davies over 5 shared seasons.
What awards did Arnie Johnson win?
Arnie Johnson did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
313.36
Arnie Johnson
More famous than 75% of all other NBA careers. A widely-known pro most fans can place.
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