Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
Earned all of his on-court fame with the New York Knicks - a true one-franchise career.
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: 1962-63 - 10 fame points.
Draft: Round 2, No. 10 overall (1960).
Season-by-season log · 5 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-61 | NYK (21-58) | 61 | 6.5 | 4.9 | 0.7 | 3 | - | - |
| 1961-62 | NYK (29-51) | 79 | 6.5 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 5 | - | - |
| 1962-63 | NYK (21-59) | 78 | 9.5 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 10 | - | - |
| 1963-64 | NYK (22-58) | 73 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 6 | - | - |
| 1964-65 | NYK (31-49) | 62 | 8.3 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 7 | - | - |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 168.04
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 Budd play for?
Dave Budd played for the New York Knicks.
What team is Dave Budd most known for?
Dave Budd spent the entire career with the New York Knicks - a one-franchise player.
How many championships did Dave Budd win?
Dave Budd did not win an NBA championship.
What was Dave Budd's most famous season?
Dave Budd's most famous season was 1962-63, earning 10 fame points - 78 games, 9.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 22.1 minutes per game.
What were Dave Budd's career stats?
Dave Budd averaged 7.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game over 353 career games.
When did Dave Budd play in the NBA?
Dave Budd played from 1960-61 to 1964-65, spanning 5 NBA seasons.
Where was Dave Budd drafted?
Dave Budd was selected with the #10 overall pick (Round 2) in the 1960 NBA Draft.
How famous is Dave Budd?
Dave Budd has a Tetherball fame score of 160, ranked #2,018 of 5,416 rated players - rated Gold.
Who was Dave Budd's most famous teammate?
Dave Budd's most famous teammate was Willis Reed, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Dave Budd's most connected teammates?
Dave Budd's most connected teammates were Richie Guerin, Tom Gola, and Johnny Green - the strongest teammate connections of Dave Budd's career, led by Richie Guerin over 4 shared seasons.
What awards did Dave Budd win?
Dave Budd did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
160.31
Dave Budd
More famous than 63% of all other NBA careers. A solid name for fans with real roster depth.
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