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George Thompson

No. 1,765 All-Time · of 5,416

Fame score

211

Gold tier

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Rarer = more obscure - famous names sit on the left, deep cuts sink to the right.

George Thompson played 6 seasons across the PTP, PTC, MMT, and Milwaukee Bucks, and ranks #1765 in Tetherball fame. George Thompson's standout season came in 1973-74 - earning 14 fame points that year, averaging 19.2 points per game. George Thompson is rated Gold in Tetherball - more famous than 67% of all other NBA careers.

Fame share

Combined across every stint with each team.

  • MMT48%
  • PTC36%
  • Milwaukee Bucks13%
  • PTP2.9%

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.

147PTPPTCMMTMILPEAK · 14 · 1973-74 · MMT
1969-701973-741974-75

Career teams - the connection strand

Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.

Career

18.6PPG
3.3RPG
3.6APG
437Games
6Seasons
0Titles

Peak season: 1973-74 - 14 fame points.

Draft: Round 5, No. 66 overall (1969).

Season-by-season log · 6 seasons

SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPGFame EarnedAwardsPlayoffs
1969-70PTP5413.01.71.41--
1970-71PTC8218.53.52.55--
1971-72PTC7027.05.03.712All-Star-
1972-73MMT8021.63.35.08All-Star-
1973-74MMT7819.23.55.114All-Star-
1974-75MIL (38-44)7310.72.53.16--

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Fame shape

Career Stats 53rdLongevity 58thDraft Bonus 0thPeak Bonus 49thHonors 65thRings 0th

What built this fame

Base fame · 350.68

Career Stats9453rd
Longevity4058th
Draft Bonus00th
Peak Bonus15749th
Honors6065th
Rings00th

How it adds up

Base fame350.68
× Recency 1.00−1.40
× Young Superstar 1.06+21.66
+ Team Context+3.70
= Final fame211.09

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.

Kareem Abdul-JabbarMIL · 1 season · 1.0 together134connectionBob DandridgeMIL · 1 season · 1.0 together58connectionJohn BriskerPTP, PTC · 3 seasons · 3.0 together33connectionMike LewisPTP, PTC · 3 seasons · 3.0 together26connectionStew JohnsonPTP, PTC · 3 seasons · 2.4 together24connectionWil JonesMMT · 2 seasons · 2.0 together23connectionJon McGlocklinMIL · 1 season · 1.0 together23connectionJim PriceMIL · 1 season · 0.9 together14connectionSteve KuberskiMIL · 1 season · 1.0 together12connectionRon WilliamsMIL · 1 season · 1.0 together12connection
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Dave LattinPTC, MMT · 3 seasons · 2.4 together11connectionCharlie WilliamsPTP, PTC, MMT · 3 seasons · 1.5 together10connectionJohnny NeumannMMT · 2 seasons · 2.0 together10connectionCornell WarnerMIL · 1 season · 1.0 together10connectionWarren DavisPTP, MMT · 2 seasons · 1.8 together9connectionWalt WesleyMIL · 1 season · 0.9 together8connectionRandy DentonMMT · 2 seasons · 2.0 together8connectionGlen CombsMMT · 1 season · 0.9 together7connectionLes HunterMMT · 1 season · 1.0 together7connectionChuck WilliamsPTC · 1 season · 1.0 together7connectionBob VergaPTC · 1 season · 1.0 together7connectionKevin RestaniMIL · 1 season · 1.0 together7connectionLucius AllenMIL · 1 season · 0.2 together6connectionTrooper WashingtonPTP · 1 season · 1.0 together6connectionMickey DavisPTC, MIL · 2 seasons · 1.5 together6connectionGeorge CarterPTC · 1 season · 1.0 together6connectionLee DavisMMT · 2 seasons · 2.0 together6connectionGeorge LehmannMMT · 2 seasons · 1.4 together5connectionGoose LigonPTC · 1 season · 1.0 together5connectionSkeeter SwiftPTC · 2 seasons · 2.0 together5connectionGary BrokawMIL · 1 season · 1.0 together5connectionChico VaughnPTP · 1 season · 0.5 together5connectionMike Davis (1970-1973)MMT · 1 season · 0.8 together5connectionJim ArdMMT · 1 season · 0.6 together5connectionArvesta KellyPTP, PTC · 3 seasons · 1.6 together4connectionLuther RackleyMMT · 1 season · 1.0 together3connectionCraig RaymondPTP · 1 season · 0.8 together3connectionDarel CarrierMMT · 1 season · 0.4 together3connectionCharles EdgeMMT · 1 season · 1.0 together2connectionMike JacksonMMT · 1 season · 0.9 together2connectionMerv JacksonMMT · 1 season · 0.5 together2connectionJohnny BaumMMT · 1 season · 1.0 together2connectionBarry OrmsPTP · 1 season · 1.0 together2connectionWendell LadnerMMT · 1 season · 0.3 together2connectionNate BowmanPTC · 1 season · 0.4 together2connectionLarry FinchMMT · 1 season · 1.0 together2connectionRon FranzMMT · 1 season · 0.5 together2connectionBilly McGillPTP · 1 season · 0.2 together2connectionTerry DriscollMIL · 1 season · 0.2 together2connectionJoe KennedyPTC · 1 season · 1.0 together2connectionDennis HamiltonPTP · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionSteve ChubinPTP · 1 season · 0.3 together1connectionJimmy O'BrienPTC · 1 season · 0.4 together1connectionMaurice McHartleyPTP · 1 season · 0.4 together1connectionErwin MuellerMMT · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionPaul RuffnerPTC · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionBob RuleMIL · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionWil RobinsonMMT · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionArt HeymanPTP · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionCharlie HentzPTC · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionHubie WhitePTC · 1 season · 0.3 together1connectionDick CunninghamMIL · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionRonnie RobinsonMMT · 1 season · 0.9 together1connectionMo LaytonMMT · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionJohn SmithPTP · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionKen SpainPTC · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionRich JohnsonPTC · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionJoby WrightMMT · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionLoyd KingMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionSteve VacendakPTP · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionLonnie LynnPTP · 1 season · 0.9 together1connectionRon TaylorPTC · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionWalt SzczerbiakPTC · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionBill ChamberlainMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionIsaiah WilsonMMT · 1 season · 0.7 together1connectionSam WattsPTC · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionJoe ReavesMMT · 1 season · 0.3 together1connectionWalker BanksPTC · 1 season · 0.4 together1connectionJustus ThigpenPTP · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionSam CashMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionBob FordMMT · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionHarry LauriePTC · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionJim WilsonPTC · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionWilbur KirklandPTP · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionLarry BerghPTP · 1 season · 0.4 together0connectionMike GrossoPTC · 1 season · 0.6 together0connection

Quick Answers

What teams did George Thompson play for?

George Thompson played for the PTP, PTC, MMT, and Milwaukee Bucks.

What team is George Thompson most known for?

George Thompson is most known for the MMT (48%), PTC (36%), and Milwaukee Bucks (13%) - ranked by share of George Thompson's on-court Tetherball fame.

How many championships did George Thompson win?

George Thompson did not win an NBA championship.

What was George Thompson's most famous season?

George Thompson's most famous season was 1973-74, earning 14 fame points - 78 games, 19.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 35.0 minutes per game.

What were George Thompson's career stats?

George Thompson averaged 18.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game over 437 career games.

When did George Thompson play in the NBA?

George Thompson played from 1969-70 to 1974-75, spanning 6 NBA seasons.

Where was George Thompson drafted?

George Thompson was selected with the #66 overall pick (Round 5) in the 1969 NBA Draft.

How famous is George Thompson?

George Thompson has a Tetherball fame score of 211, ranked #1,765 of 5,416 rated players - rated Gold.

Who was George Thompson's most famous teammate?

George Thompson's most famous teammate was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, sharing 1 season together.

Who were George Thompson's most connected teammates?

George Thompson's most connected teammates were Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob Dandridge, and John Brisker - the strongest teammate connections of George Thompson's career, led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar over 1 shared season.

What awards did George Thompson win?

George Thompson's major honors include:

  • 3× All-Star

Career fame

211.09

Gold#1,765 in fame

George Thompson

More famous than 67% of all other NBA careers. A solid name for fans with real roster depth.

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