The Fame Hub

Jim Ware

No. 5,111 All-Time · of 5,416

Fame score

-19

Diamond tier

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

Jim Ware played 3 seasons across the Cincinnati Royals, San Diego Rockets, and DLC, and ranks #5111 in Tetherball fame. Jim Ware's standout season came in 1966-67 - earning 1 fame points that year, averaging 2.1 points per game. Jim Ware is rated Diamond in Tetherball - more famous than 6% of all other NBA careers.

Fame share

Combined across every stint with each team.

  • Cincinnati Royals45%
  • San Diego Rockets42%
  • DLC13%

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.

11CINSDRDLCPEAK · 1 · 1966-67 · CIN
1966-671968-69
CIN

Career teams - the connection strand

Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.

Career

2.3PPG
2.4RPG
0.2APG
64Games
3Seasons
0Titles

Peak season: 1966-67 - 1 fame points.

Draft: Round 3, No. 26 overall (1966).

Season-by-season log · 3 seasons

SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPGFame EarnedAwardsPlayoffs
1966-67CIN (39-42)332.12.10.21-Lost Conf Semis
1967-68SDR (15-67)302.42.60.21--
1968-69DLC17.07.01.00-Lost Conf Semis

The Fame Recipe

Fame shape

Career Stats 6thLongevity 5thDraft Bonus 11thPeak Bonus 0thHonors 0thRings 0th

What built this fame

Base fame · -19.73

Career Stats36th
Longevity15th
Draft Bonus1111th
Peak Bonus-350th
Honors00th
Rings00th

How it adds up

Base fame-19.73
× Recency 0.97+0.57
= Final fame-19.04

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.

Oscar RobertsonCIN · 1 season · 0.7 together74connectionJerry LucasCIN · 1 season · 0.7 together52connectionJon McGlocklinCIN, SDR · 2 seasons · 1.4 together32connectionBob LoveCIN · 1 season · 0.7 together21connectionHappy HairstonCIN · 1 season · 0.7 together18connectionPat RileySDR · 1 season · 0.7 together17connectionJohnny GreenSDR · 1 season · 0.7 together14connectionFlynn RobinsonCIN · 1 season · 0.7 together11connectionFreddie Lewis (1967-1977)CIN · 1 season · 0.7 together10connectionDave GambeeSDR · 1 season · 0.7 together10connection
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Don KojisSDR · 1 season · 0.7 together10connectionAdrian SmithCIN · 1 season · 0.7 together10connectionConnie DierkingCIN · 1 season · 0.7 together10connectionJim BarnettSDR · 1 season · 0.7 together9connectionLen ChappellCIN · 1 season · 0.7 together9connectionJohn BarnhillSDR · 1 season · 0.7 together8connectionJohn BlockSDR · 1 season · 0.7 together8connectionWalt WesleyCIN · 1 season · 0.7 together7connectionArt WilliamsSDR · 1 season · 0.7 together7connectionHank FinkelSDR · 1 season · 0.7 together6connectionToby KimballSDR · 1 season · 0.7 together6connectionCliff HaganDLC · 1 season · 0.0 together4connectionGeorge WilsonCIN · 1 season · 0.3 together2connectionRon BooneDLC · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionNick JonesSDR, DLC · 2 seasons · 0.7 together1connectionGlen CombsDLC · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionCincy PowellDLC · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionJohn BeasleyDLC · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionManny LeaksDLC · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionCharlie BeasleyDLC · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionLarry BunceDLC · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionJohn SmithDLC · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionBob BedellDLC · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionRiney LochmannDLC · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionSpider BennettDLC · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionTyrone BrittSDR · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionElton McGriffDLC · 1 season · 0.0 together0connectionBud ActonSDR · 1 season · 0.5 together0connection

Quick Answers

What teams did Jim Ware play for?

Jim Ware played for the Cincinnati Royals, San Diego Rockets, and DLC.

What team is Jim Ware most known for?

Jim Ware is most known for the Cincinnati Royals (45%), San Diego Rockets (42%), and DLC (13%) - ranked by share of Jim Ware's on-court Tetherball fame.

How many championships did Jim Ware win?

Jim Ware did not win an NBA championship.

What was Jim Ware's most famous season?

Jim Ware's most famous season was 1966-67, earning 1 fame points - 33 games, 2.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, 0.2 assists, and 6.1 minutes per game.

What were Jim Ware's career stats?

Jim Ware averaged 2.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game over 64 career games.

When did Jim Ware play in the NBA?

Jim Ware played from 1966-67 to 1968-69, spanning 3 NBA seasons.

Where was Jim Ware drafted?

Jim Ware was selected with the #26 overall pick (Round 3) in the 1966 NBA Draft.

How famous is Jim Ware?

Jim Ware has a Tetherball fame score of -19, ranked #5,111 of 5,416 rated players - rated Diamond.

Who was Jim Ware's most famous teammate?

Jim Ware's most famous teammate was Oscar Robertson, sharing 1 season together.

Who were Jim Ware's most connected teammates?

Jim Ware's most connected teammates were Oscar Robertson, Jerry Lucas, and Jon McGlocklin - the strongest teammate connections of Jim Ware's career, led by Oscar Robertson over 1 shared season.

What awards did Jim Ware win?

Jim Ware did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.

Career fame

-19.04

Diamond#5,111 in fame

Jim Ware

More famous than 6% of all other NBA careers. A true rarity - among the hardest names to know.

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