Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Denver Nuggets54%
- Dallas Mavericks29%
- Chicago Bulls17%
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: 1984-85 - 10 fame points.
Draft: Round 2, No. 43 overall (1981).
Season-by-season log · 8 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-82 | DAL (28-54) | 80 | 8.3 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 7 | - | - |
| 1982-83 | DAL (38-44) | 59 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 3 | - | - |
| 1983-84 | DAL (43-39) | 47 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 3 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1984-85 | DEN (52-30) | 81 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 10 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1985-86 | DEN (47-35) | 73 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 8 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1986-87 | CHI (40-42) | 70 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 6 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1987-88 | CHI (50-32) | 17 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 2 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1988-89 | DEN (44-38) | 78 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 7 | - | Lost First Round |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 163.56
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 Elston Turner play for?
Elston Turner played for the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, and Chicago Bulls.
What team is Elston Turner most known for?
Elston Turner is most known for the Denver Nuggets (54%), Dallas Mavericks (29%), and Chicago Bulls (17%) - ranked by share of Elston Turner's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Elston Turner win?
Elston Turner did not win an NBA championship.
What was Elston Turner's most famous season?
Elston Turner's most famous season was 1984-85, earning 10 fame points - 81 games, 5.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 18.4 minutes per game.
What were Elston Turner's career stats?
Elston Turner averaged 4.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game over 505 career games.
When did Elston Turner play in the NBA?
Elston Turner played from 1981-82 to 1988-89, spanning 8 NBA seasons.
Where was Elston Turner drafted?
Elston Turner was selected with the #43 overall pick (Round 2) in the 1981 NBA Draft.
How famous is Elston Turner?
Elston Turner has a Tetherball fame score of 216, ranked #1,740 of 5,416 rated players - rated Gold.
Who was Elston Turner's most famous teammate?
Elston Turner's most famous teammate was Michael Jordan, sharing 2 seasons together.
Who were Elston Turner's most connected teammates?
Elston Turner's most connected teammates were Alex English, Mark Aguirre, and Michael Jordan - the strongest teammate connections of Elston Turner's career, led by Alex English over 3 shared seasons.
What awards did Elston Turner win?
Elston Turner did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
216.23
Elston Turner
More famous than 68% of all other NBA careers. A solid name for fans with real roster depth.
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