Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Seattle SuperSonics54%
- Washington Bullets25%
- New Jersey Nets21%
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: 1996-97 - 8 fame points.
Draft: Round 2, No. 32 overall (1994).
Season-by-season log · 7 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-95 | WSB (21-61) | 55 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 2 | - | - |
| 1995-96 | WSB (39-43) | 80 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 0.1 | 5 | - | - |
| 1996-97 | SEA (57-25) | 82 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 8 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1997-98 | SEA (61-21) | 78 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 8 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1998-99 | NJN (16-34) | 22 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 1 | - | - |
| 1999-00 | NJN (31-51) | 66 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 5 | - | - |
| 2000-01 | NJN (26-56) | 18 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 1 | - | - |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 142.14
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 Jim McIlvaine play for?
Jim McIlvaine played for the Washington Bullets, Seattle SuperSonics, and New Jersey Nets.
What team is Jim McIlvaine most known for?
Jim McIlvaine is most known for the Seattle SuperSonics (54%), Washington Bullets (25%), and New Jersey Nets (21%) - ranked by share of Jim McIlvaine's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Jim McIlvaine win?
Jim McIlvaine did not win an NBA championship.
What was Jim McIlvaine's most famous season?
Jim McIlvaine's most famous season was 1996-97, earning 8 fame points - 82 games, 3.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.3 assists, and 18.0 minutes per game.
What were Jim McIlvaine's career stats?
Jim McIlvaine averaged 2.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game over 401 career games.
When did Jim McIlvaine play in the NBA?
Jim McIlvaine played from 1994-95 to 2000-01, spanning 7 NBA seasons.
Where was Jim McIlvaine drafted?
Jim McIlvaine was selected with the #32 overall pick (Round 2) in the 1994 NBA Draft.
How famous is Jim McIlvaine?
Jim McIlvaine has a Tetherball fame score of 215, ranked #1,749 of 5,416 rated players - rated Gold.
Who was Jim McIlvaine's most famous teammate?
Jim McIlvaine's most famous teammate was Gary Payton, sharing 2 seasons together.
Who were Jim McIlvaine's most connected teammates?
Jim McIlvaine's most connected teammates were Gary Payton, Chris Webber, and Sam Perkins - the strongest teammate connections of Jim McIlvaine's career, led by Gary Payton over 2 shared seasons.
What awards did Jim McIlvaine win?
Jim McIlvaine did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
214.53
Jim McIlvaine
More famous than 68% of all other NBA careers. A solid name for fans with real roster depth.
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