Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Washington Bullets98%
- Philadelphia 76ers1.5%
- Detroit Pistons0.1%
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: 1983-84 - 70 fame points.
Draft: Round 2, No. 25 overall (1980).
Season-by-season log · 12 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-82 | WSB (43-39) | 82 | 14.4 | 9.3 | 1.6 | 44 | All-Rookie | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1982-83 | WSB (42-40) | 79 | 19.4 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 54 | - | - |
| 1983-84 | WSB (35-47) | 75 | 22.2 | 12.3 | 3.9 | 70 | All-Star | Lost First Round |
| 1984-85 | WSB (40-42) | 37 | 18.9 | 11.1 | 4.4 | 39 | All-Star | Lost First Round |
| 1985-86 | WSB (39-43) | 30 | 19.0 | 10.7 | 5.3 | 31 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1986-87 | PHI (45-37) | 5 | 9.4 | 5.6 | 2.0 | 2 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1987-88 | Did not play - no connections this season, even if rostered | |||||||
| 1988-89 | Did not play - no connections this season, even if rostered | |||||||
| 1989-90 | Did not play - no connections this season, even if rostered | |||||||
| 1990-91 | Did not play - no connections this season, even if rostered | |||||||
| 1991-92 | PHI (35-47) | 13 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 1 | - | - |
| 1992-93 | DET (40-42) | 11 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0 | - | - |
The Award Wall
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 392.93
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 Jeff Ruland play for?
Jeff Ruland played for the Washington Bullets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Detroit Pistons.
What team is Jeff Ruland most known for?
Jeff Ruland is most known for the Washington Bullets (98%), Philadelphia 76ers (1%), and Detroit Pistons (0%) - ranked by share of Jeff Ruland's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Jeff Ruland win?
Jeff Ruland did not win an NBA championship.
What was Jeff Ruland's most famous season?
Jeff Ruland's most famous season was 1983-84, earning 70 fame points - 75 games, 22.2 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 41.1 minutes per game.
What were Jeff Ruland's career stats?
Jeff Ruland averaged 17.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game over 332 career games.
When did Jeff Ruland play in the NBA?
Jeff Ruland played from 1981-82 to 1992-93, spanning 8 NBA seasons, with a break in 1987-88 to 1990-91.
Where was Jeff Ruland drafted?
Jeff Ruland was selected with the #25 overall pick (Round 2) in the 1980 NBA Draft.
How famous is Jeff Ruland?
Jeff Ruland has a Tetherball fame score of 481, ranked #858 of 5,416 rated players - rated Iron.
Who was Jeff Ruland's most famous teammate?
Jeff Ruland's most famous teammate was Charles Barkley, sharing 2 seasons together.
Who were Jeff Ruland's most connected teammates?
Jeff Ruland's most connected teammates were Rick Mahorn, Greg Ballard, and Spencer Haywood - the strongest teammate connections of Jeff Ruland's career, led by Rick Mahorn over 4 shared seasons.
What awards did Jeff Ruland win?
Jeff Ruland's major honors include:
- 2× All-Star
- All-Rookie 1st Team
Career fame
480.85
Jeff Ruland
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