Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- New Jersey Nets91%
- Washington Bullets4.6%
- San Antonio Spurs3.1%
- Denver Nuggets1.3%
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: 1982-83 - 33 fame points.
Draft: Round 4, No. 70 overall (1980).
Season-by-season log · 9 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-81 | NJN (24-58) | 81 | 11.2 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 17 | - | - |
| 1981-82 | NJN (44-38) | 82 | 11.0 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 23 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1982-83 | NJN (49-33) | 82 | 13.2 | 2.9 | 5.5 | 33 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1983-84 | NJN (45-37) | 82 | 8.7 | 1.9 | 4.3 | 24 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1984-85 | NJN (42-40) | 58 | 8.2 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 5 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1985-86 | NJN (39-43) | 79 | 8.0 | 2.2 | 4.9 | 23 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1986-87 | WSB (42-40) | 82 | 7.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 6 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1987-88 | Did not play - no connections this season, even if rostered | |||||||
| 1988-89 | SAS (21-61)DEN (44-38) | 66 | 7.7 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 6 | - | Lost First Round |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 310.94
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 Darwin Cook play for?
Darwin Cook played for the New Jersey Nets, Washington Bullets, San Antonio Spurs, and Denver Nuggets.
What team is Darwin Cook most known for?
Darwin Cook is most known for the New Jersey Nets (91%), Washington Bullets (5%), and San Antonio Spurs (3%) - ranked by share of Darwin Cook's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Darwin Cook win?
Darwin Cook did not win an NBA championship.
What was Darwin Cook's most famous season?
Darwin Cook's most famous season was 1982-83, earning 33 fame points - 82 games, 13.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 32.0 minutes per game.
What were Darwin Cook's career stats?
Darwin Cook averaged 9.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game over 612 career games.
When did Darwin Cook play in the NBA?
Darwin Cook played from 1980-81 to 1988-89, spanning 8 NBA seasons, with a break in 1987-88.
Where was Darwin Cook drafted?
Darwin Cook was selected with the #70 overall pick (Round 4) in the 1980 NBA Draft.
How famous is Darwin Cook?
Darwin Cook has a Tetherball fame score of 366, ranked #1,174 of 5,416 rated players - rated Iron.
Who was Darwin Cook's most famous teammate?
Darwin Cook's most famous teammate was Moses Malone, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Darwin Cook's most connected teammates?
Darwin Cook's most connected teammates were Buck Williams, Otis Birdsong, and Mike Gminski - the strongest teammate connections of Darwin Cook's career, led by Buck Williams over 5 shared seasons.
What awards did Darwin Cook win?
Darwin Cook did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
365.60
Darwin Cook
More famous than 78% of all other NBA careers. A widely-known pro most fans can place.
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