Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- San Antonio Spurs35%
- Detroit Pistons34%
- Cleveland Cavaliers16%
- New Jersey Nets15%
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 - 19 fame points.
Draft: Round 2, No. 31 overall (1979).
Season-by-season log · 6 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-81 | NJN (24-58) | 60 | 8.7 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 10 | - | - |
| 1981-82 | DET (39-43) | 48 | 7.8 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 10 | - | - |
| 1982-83 | DET (37-45)SAS (53-29) | 77 | 8.8 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 19 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1983-84 | SAS (37-45) | 81 | 10.2 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 15 | - | - |
| 1984-85 | SAS (41-41)CLE (36-46) | 44 | 7.8 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 3 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1985-86 | CLE (29-53) | 53 | 9.7 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 9 | - | - |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 182.71
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 Edgar Jones play for?
Edgar Jones played for the New Jersey Nets, Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, and Cleveland Cavaliers.
What team is Edgar Jones most known for?
Edgar Jones is most known for the San Antonio Spurs (35%), Detroit Pistons (34%), and Cleveland Cavaliers (16%) - ranked by share of Edgar Jones's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Edgar Jones win?
Edgar Jones did not win an NBA championship.
What was Edgar Jones's most famous season?
Edgar Jones's most famous season was 1982-83, earning 19 fame points - 77 games, 8.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 21.5 minutes per game.
What were Edgar Jones's career stats?
Edgar Jones averaged 9.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game over 363 career games.
When did Edgar Jones play in the NBA?
Edgar Jones played from 1980-81 to 1985-86, spanning 6 NBA seasons.
Where was Edgar Jones drafted?
Edgar Jones was selected with the #31 overall pick (Round 2) in the 1979 NBA Draft.
How famous is Edgar Jones?
Edgar Jones has a Tetherball fame score of 205, ranked #1,795 of 5,416 rated players - rated Gold.
Who was Edgar Jones's most famous teammate?
Edgar Jones's most famous teammate was Isiah Thomas, sharing 2 seasons together.
Who were Edgar Jones's most connected teammates?
Edgar Jones's most connected teammates were Isiah Thomas, George Gervin, and Artis Gilmore - the strongest teammate connections of Edgar Jones's career, led by Isiah Thomas over 2 shared seasons.
What awards did Edgar Jones win?
Edgar Jones did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
204.77
Edgar Jones
More famous than 67% of all other NBA careers. A solid name for fans with real roster depth.
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