The Fame Hub

Bill Chamberlain

No. 3,636 All-Time · of 5,416

Fame score

8

Diamond tier

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Rarer = more obscure - famous names sit on the left, deep cuts sink to the right.

Bill Chamberlain played 2 seasons across the MMT, KEN, and Phoenix Suns, and ranks #3636 in Tetherball fame. Bill Chamberlain's standout season came in 1972-73 - earning 2 fame points that year, averaging 5.2 points per game. Bill Chamberlain is rated Diamond in Tetherball - more famous than 33% of all other NBA careers.

Fame share

Combined across every stint with each team.

  • KEN66%
  • Phoenix Suns30%
  • MMT4.0%

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.

21MMTKENPHXPEAK · 2 · 1972-73 · MMT
1972-731973-74

Career teams - the connection strand

Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.

Career

5.3PPG
2.5RPG
1.4APG
78Games
2Seasons
0Titles

Peak season: 1972-73 - 2 fame points.

Draft: Round 3, No. 43 overall (1972).

Season-by-season log · 2 seasons

SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPGFame EarnedAwardsPlayoffs
1972-73MMTKEN505.22.41.52-Lost Finals
1973-74PHX (30-52)285.52.91.31--

The Fame Recipe

Fame shape

Career Stats 10thLongevity 8thDraft Bonus 0thPeak Bonus 0thHonors 0thRings 0th

What built this fame

Base fame · 7.08

Career Stats710th
Longevity38th
Draft Bonus00th
Peak Bonus-30th
Honors00th
Rings00th

How it adds up

Base fame7.08
× Recency 0.99−0.06
+ Team Context+1.63
= Final fame8.20

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.

Artis GilmoreKEN · 1 season · 1.0 together63connectionDan IsselKEN · 1 season · 1.0 together48connectionLouie DampierKEN · 1 season · 1.0 together30connectionCharlie ScottPHX · 1 season · 0.6 together28connectionDick Van ArsdalePHX · 1 season · 0.6 together15connectionMike GaleKEN · 1 season · 1.0 together14connectionKeith EricksonPHX · 1 season · 0.6 together12connectionConnie HawkinsPHX · 1 season · 0.2 together11connectionMike BantomPHX · 1 season · 0.6 together10connectionClem HaskinsPHX · 1 season · 0.6 together10connection
Show all 43 teammates
Neal WalkPHX · 1 season · 0.6 together9connectionCorky CalhounPHX · 1 season · 0.6 together7connectionWalt SimonKEN · 1 season · 1.0 together5connectionWendell LadnerMMT, KEN · 1 season · 0.8 together5connectionRick MountKEN · 1 season · 1.0 together4connectionLamar GreenPHX · 1 season · 0.6 together3connectionJimmy O'BrienKEN · 1 season · 1.0 together3connectionWil JonesMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together2connectionGary MelchionniPHX · 1 season · 0.6 together2connectionLes HunterMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together2connectionBob ChristianPHX · 1 season · 0.6 together2connectionGeorge ThompsonMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionCharlie WilliamsMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionDarel CarrierMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionRon ThomasKEN · 1 season · 0.7 together1connectionMike Davis (1970-1973)MMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionWarren DavisMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionJohnny NeumannMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionMerv JacksonMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionGeorge LehmannMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionRandy DentonMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionDave LattinMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionRon FranzMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionLuther RackleyMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionLee DavisMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionClaude VirdenKEN · 1 season · 0.7 together1connectionPierre RussellKEN · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionLoyd KingMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionIsaiah WilsonMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionJoe ReavesPHX · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionSam CashMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionBob FordMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionJim OwensPHX · 1 season · 0.4 together0connection

Quick Answers

What teams did Bill Chamberlain play for?

Bill Chamberlain played for the MMT, KEN, and Phoenix Suns.

What team is Bill Chamberlain most known for?

Bill Chamberlain is most known for the KEN (66%), Phoenix Suns (30%), and MMT (4%) - ranked by share of Bill Chamberlain's on-court Tetherball fame.

How many championships did Bill Chamberlain win?

Bill Chamberlain did not win an NBA championship.

What was Bill Chamberlain's most famous season?

Bill Chamberlain's most famous season was 1972-73, earning 2 fame points - 50 games, 5.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 13.3 minutes per game.

What were Bill Chamberlain's career stats?

Bill Chamberlain averaged 5.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game over 78 career games.

When did Bill Chamberlain play in the NBA?

Bill Chamberlain played from 1972-73 to 1973-74, spanning 2 NBA seasons.

Where was Bill Chamberlain drafted?

Bill Chamberlain was selected with the #43 overall pick (Round 3) in the 1972 NBA Draft.

How famous is Bill Chamberlain?

Bill Chamberlain has a Tetherball fame score of 8, ranked #3,636 of 5,416 rated players - rated Diamond.

Who was Bill Chamberlain's most famous teammate?

Bill Chamberlain's most famous teammate was Artis Gilmore, sharing 1 season together.

Who were Bill Chamberlain's most connected teammates?

Bill Chamberlain's most connected teammates were Artis Gilmore, Dan Issel, and Louie Dampier - the strongest teammate connections of Bill Chamberlain's career, led by Artis Gilmore over 1 shared season.

What awards did Bill Chamberlain win?

Bill Chamberlain did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.

Career fame

8.20

Diamond#3,636 in fame

Bill Chamberlain

More famous than 33% of all other NBA careers. A true rarity - among the hardest names to know.

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