Glenn McDonald

No. 2,060 All-Time · of 5,416

Fame score

154

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Glenn McDonald played 3 seasons across the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks, and ranks #2060 in Tetherball fame. Glenn McDonald's standout season came in 1975-76 - earning 50 fame points that year, averaging 5.6 points per game. Career honors include 1 championship. Glenn McDonald is rated Gold in Tetherball - more famous than 62% of all other NBA careers.

Fame share

Combined across every stint with each team.

  • Boston Celtics100%
  • Milwaukee Bucks0.4%

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.

5025BOSMILPEAK · 50 · 1975-76 · BOS
1974-751975-761976-77
BOS

Career teams - the connection strand

Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.

Career

4.2PPG
1.5RPG
0.7APG
146Games
3Seasons
1Titles

Peak season: 1975-76 - 50 fame points.

Draft: Round 1, No. 17 overall (1974).

Season-by-season log · 3 seasons

SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPGFame EarnedAwardsPlayoffs
1974-75BOS (60-22)622.71.10.45-Lost Conf Finals
1975-76BOS (54-28)755.61.80.950Champion🏆 NBA Champion
1976-77MIL (30-52)92.11.30.80--

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The Fame Recipe

Fame shape

Career Stats 18thLongevity 16thDraft Bonus 39thPeak Bonus 7thHonors 0thRings 42nd

What built this fame

Base fame · 113.42

Career Stats1018th
Longevity416th
Draft Bonus3139th
Peak Bonus287th
Honors00th
Rings4142nd

How it adds up

Base fame113.42
× Recency 1.00+0.45
× Young Superstar 1.03+3.07
+ Team Context+28.63
= Final fame153.51

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 Glenn McDonald play for?

Glenn McDonald played for the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks.

What team is Glenn McDonald most known for?

Glenn McDonald is most known for the Boston Celtics (100%) and Milwaukee Bucks (0%) - ranked by share of Glenn McDonald's on-court Tetherball fame.

How many championships did Glenn McDonald win?

Glenn McDonald won 1 NBA championship.

What was Glenn McDonald's most famous season?

Glenn McDonald's most famous season was 1975-76, earning 50 fame points - 75 games, 5.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 13.6 minutes per game.

What were Glenn McDonald's career stats?

Glenn McDonald averaged 4.2 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game over 146 career games.

When did Glenn McDonald play in the NBA?

Glenn McDonald played from 1974-75 to 1976-77, spanning 3 NBA seasons.

Where was Glenn McDonald drafted?

Glenn McDonald was selected with the #17 overall pick (Round 1) in the 1974 NBA Draft.

How famous is Glenn McDonald?

Glenn McDonald has a Tetherball fame score of 154, ranked #2,060 of 5,416 rated players - rated Gold.

Who was Glenn McDonald's most famous teammate?

Glenn McDonald's most famous teammate was John Havlicek, sharing 2 seasons together.

Who were Glenn McDonald's most connected teammates?

Glenn McDonald's most connected teammates were John Havlicek, Dave Cowens, and Jo Jo White - the strongest teammate connections of Glenn McDonald's career, led by John Havlicek over 2 shared seasons.

What awards did Glenn McDonald win?

Glenn McDonald did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.

Career fame

153.51

Gold#2,060 in fame

Glenn McDonald

More famous than 62% of all other NBA careers. A solid name for fans with real roster depth.

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