Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Detroit Pistons86%
- Washington Bullets11%
- Boston Celtics2.4%
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: 1967-68 - 54 fame points.
Draft: Round 1, No. 2 overall (1966).
Season-by-season log · 12 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-67 | DET (30-51) | 80 | 20.0 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 40 | All-Rookie, ROY | - |
| 1967-68 | DET (40-42) | 79 | 27.1 | 4.7 | 6.4 | 54 | All-NBA 1st, All-Star | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1968-69 | DET (32-50) | 77 | 23.4 | 5.0 | 7.1 | 22 | All-Star | - |
| 1969-70 | DET (31-51) | 70 | 22.9 | 4.3 | 6.0 | 16 | - | - |
| 1970-71 | DET (45-37) | 82 | 27.0 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 52 | All-NBA 1st, All-Star | - |
| 1971-72 | DET (26-56) | 45 | 22.6 | 4.1 | 7.0 | 14 | - | - |
| 1972-73 | DET (40-42) | 82 | 22.4 | 3.6 | 7.8 | 21 | All-Star | - |
| 1973-74 | DET (52-30) | 81 | 18.8 | 3.5 | 6.9 | 37 | All-NBA 2nd, All-Star | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1974-75 | DET (40-42) | 79 | 19.0 | 3.6 | 7.7 | 21 | All-Star | Lost First Round |
| 1975-76 | WSB (48-34) | 82 | 16.2 | 2.9 | 6.0 | 26 | All-Star | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1976-77 | WSB (48-34) | 64 | 10.6 | 2.2 | 4.3 | 11 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1977-78 | BOS (32-50) | 80 | 13.6 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 8 | - | - |
The Award Wall
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 1,086.52
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 Dave Bing play for?
Dave Bing played for the Detroit Pistons, Washington Bullets, and Boston Celtics.
What team is Dave Bing most known for?
Dave Bing is most known for the Detroit Pistons (86%), Washington Bullets (11%), and Boston Celtics (2%) - ranked by share of Dave Bing's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Dave Bing win?
Dave Bing did not win an NBA championship.
What was Dave Bing's most famous season?
Dave Bing's most famous season was 1967-68, earning 54 fame points - 79 games, 27.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 40.6 minutes per game.
What were Dave Bing's career stats?
Dave Bing averaged 20.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game over 901 career games.
When did Dave Bing play in the NBA?
Dave Bing played from 1966-67 to 1977-78, spanning 12 NBA seasons.
Where was Dave Bing drafted?
Dave Bing was selected with the #2 overall pick (Round 1) in the 1966 NBA Draft.
How famous is Dave Bing?
Dave Bing has a Tetherball fame score of 1,680, ranked #138 of 5,416 rated players - rated Common.
Who was Dave Bing's most famous teammate?
Dave Bing's most famous teammate was John Havlicek, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Dave Bing's most connected teammates?
Dave Bing's most connected teammates were Bob Lanier, Dave DeBusschere, and Elvin Hayes - the strongest teammate connections of Dave Bing's career, led by Bob Lanier over 5 shared seasons.
What awards did Dave Bing win?
Dave Bing's major honors include:
- Rookie of the Year
- 2× All-NBA First Team
- All-NBA Second Team
- 7× All-Star
- All-Rookie 1st Team
Career fame
1,680.24
Dave Bing
More famous than 97% of all other NBA careers. A household name - the most-recognised tier in the game.
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