Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
Earned all of his on-court fame within a single franchise - the San Diego Rockets, then the Houston Rockets.
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: 1973-74 - 42 fame points.
Draft: Round 2, No. 18 overall (1970).
Season-by-season log · 13 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-71 | SDR (40-42) | 82 | 15.8 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 22 | All-Rookie | - |
| 1971-72 | HOU (34-48) | 82 | 18.2 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 25 | - | - |
| 1972-73 | HOU (33-49) | 77 | 13.0 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 7 | - | - |
| 1973-74 | HOU (32-50) | 81 | 20.4 | 2.3 | 7.4 | 42 | - | - |
| 1974-75 | HOU (41-41) | 78 | 18.7 | 2.2 | 4.9 | 29 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1975-76 | HOU (40-42) | 82 | 21.0 | 2.5 | 7.3 | 39 | - | - |
| 1976-77 | HOU (49-33) | 82 | 17.9 | 2.1 | 4.7 | 37 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1977-78 | HOU (28-54) | 76 | 25.6 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 13 | - | - |
| 1978-79 | HOU (47-35) | 82 | 20.2 | 2.1 | 4.3 | 16 | All-Star | Lost First Round |
| 1979-80 | HOU (41-41) | 76 | 20.0 | 2.0 | 3.9 | 37 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1980-81 | HOU (40-42) | 76 | 16.7 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 35 | - | Lost Finals |
| 1981-82 | HOU (46-36) | 64 | 10.2 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 5 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1982-83 | HOU (14-68) | 64 | 12.8 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 4 | - | - |
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The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 550.58
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 Calvin Murphy play for?
Calvin Murphy played for the San Diego Rockets and Houston Rockets.
What team is Calvin Murphy most known for?
Calvin Murphy spent the entire career with the Houston Rockets - a one-franchise player.
How many championships did Calvin Murphy win?
Calvin Murphy did not win an NBA championship.
What was Calvin Murphy's most famous season?
Calvin Murphy's most famous season was 1973-74, earning 42 fame points - 81 games, 20.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 36.1 minutes per game.
What were Calvin Murphy's career stats?
Calvin Murphy averaged 17.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game over 1002 career games.
When did Calvin Murphy play in the NBA?
Calvin Murphy played from 1970-71 to 1982-83, spanning 13 NBA seasons.
Where was Calvin Murphy drafted?
Calvin Murphy was selected with the #18 overall pick (Round 2) in the 1970 NBA Draft.
How famous is Calvin Murphy?
Calvin Murphy has a Tetherball fame score of 1,086, ranked #274 of 5,416 rated players - rated Common.
Who was Calvin Murphy's most famous teammate?
Calvin Murphy's most famous teammate was Moses Malone, sharing 6 seasons together.
Who were Calvin Murphy's most connected teammates?
Calvin Murphy's most connected teammates were Moses Malone, Rudy Tomjanovich, and Elvin Hayes - the strongest teammate connections of Calvin Murphy's career, led by Moses Malone over 6 shared seasons.
What awards did Calvin Murphy win?
Calvin Murphy's major honors include:
- All-Star
- All-Rookie 1st Team
Career fame
1,085.88
Calvin Murphy
More famous than 95% of all other NBA careers. A household name - the most-recognised tier in the game.
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