Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Rochester Royals77%
- Boston Celtics23%
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 - 104 fame points.
Draft: Undrafted.
Season-by-season log · 10 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-49 | ROC (45-15) | 60 | 16.6 | - | 1.7 | 22 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1949-50 | ROC (51-17) | 62 | 10.1 | - | 1.5 | 19 | - | - |
| 1950-51 | ROC (41-27) | 66 | 16.3 | 12.0 | 2.4 | 104 | Champion | 🏆 NBA Champion |
| 1951-52 | ROC (41-25) | 66 | 15.6 | 12.7 | 2.3 | 47 | All-Star | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1952-53 | ROC (44-26) | 68 | 13.0 | 11.0 | 2.0 | 31 | All-Star | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1953-54 | ROC (44-28) | 72 | 13.2 | 10.1 | 1.7 | 43 | All-Star | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1954-55 | ROC (29-43) | 69 | 11.6 | 10.2 | 1.6 | 20 | All-Star | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1955-56 | BOS (39-33) | 68 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 1.3 | 10 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1956-57 | BOS (44-28) | 43 | 8.0 | 6.7 | 1.2 | 59 | Champion | 🏆 NBA Champion |
| 1957-58 | BOS (49-23) | 63 | 6.1 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 15 | - | Lost Finals |
The Award Wall
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 472.24
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 Risen play for?
Arnie Risen played for the Rochester Royals and Boston Celtics.
What team is Arnie Risen most known for?
Arnie Risen is most known for the Rochester Royals (77%) and Boston Celtics (23%) - ranked by share of Arnie Risen's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Arnie Risen win?
Arnie Risen won 2 NBA championships.
What was Arnie Risen's most famous season?
Arnie Risen's most famous season was 1950-51, earning 104 fame points - 66 games, 16.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
What were Arnie Risen's career stats?
Arnie Risen averaged 12.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game over 637 career games.
When did Arnie Risen play in the NBA?
Arnie Risen played from 1948-49 to 1957-58, spanning 10 NBA seasons.
Where was Arnie Risen drafted?
Arnie Risen was not selected in the NBA Draft.
How famous is Arnie Risen?
Arnie Risen has a Tetherball fame score of 1,071, ranked #279 of 5,416 rated players - rated Common.
Who was Arnie Risen's most famous teammate?
Arnie Risen's most famous teammate was Bill Russell, sharing 2 seasons together.
Who were Arnie Risen's most connected teammates?
Arnie Risen's most connected teammates were Bob Davies, Bobby Wanzer, and Bob Cousy - the strongest teammate connections of Arnie Risen's career, led by Bob Davies over 7 shared seasons.
What awards did Arnie Risen win?
Arnie Risen's major honors include:
- 4× All-Star
Career fame
1,071.09
Arnie Risen
More famous than 95% of all other NBA careers. A household name - the most-recognised tier in the game.
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