The Fame Hub

Jimmy Foster

No. 3,262 All-Time · of 5,416

Fame score

30

Diamond tier

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  • Iron
  • Gold
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  • Diamond

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

Jimmy Foster played 2 seasons across the SSL and DNA, and ranks #3262 in Tetherball fame. Jimmy Foster's standout season came in 1975-76 - earning 2 fame points that year, averaging 3.1 points per game. Jimmy Foster is rated Diamond in Tetherball - more famous than 40% of all other NBA careers.

Fame share

Combined across every stint with each team.

  • DNA58%
  • SSL42%

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.

21SSLDNAPEAK · 2 · 1975-76 · DNA
1974-751975-76

Career teams - the connection strand

Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.

Career

3.7PPG
1.3RPG
2.1APG
89Games
2Seasons
0Titles

Peak season: 1975-76 - 2 fame points.

Draft: Round 4, No. 57 overall (1974).

Season-by-season log · 2 seasons

SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPGFame EarnedAwardsPlayoffs
1974-75SSL414.51.83.52-Lost Conf Finals
1975-76DNA483.10.91.02All-StarLost Finals

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Fame shape

Career Stats 7thLongevity 6thDraft Bonus 0thPeak Bonus 2ndHonors 47thRings 0th

What built this fame

Base fame · 55.38

Career Stats87th
Longevity36th
Draft Bonus00th
Peak Bonus252nd
Honors2047th
Rings00th

How it adds up

Base fame55.38
× Recency 1.00+0.00
+ Team Context+0.88
= Final fame29.67

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.

Bobby Jones (1975-1986)DNA · 1 season · 1.0 together86connectionDavid ThompsonDNA · 1 season · 1.0 together50connectionDan IsselDNA · 1 season · 1.0 together50connectionMaurice LucasSSL · 1 season · 0.9 together36connectionMarvin WebsterDNA · 1 season · 0.8 together16connectionMarvin BarnesSSL · 1 season · 0.9 together14connectionFreddie Lewis (1967-1977)SSL · 1 season · 0.9 together13connectionRalph SimpsonDNA · 1 season · 1.0 together13connectionJoe CaldwellSSL · 1 season · 0.6 together12connectionGus GerardSSL, DNA · 2 seasons · 1.9 together12connection
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Byron BeckDNA · 1 season · 1.0 together8connectionChuck WilliamsDNA · 1 season · 1.0 together7connectionSteve JonesSSL · 1 season · 0.9 together7connectionTerry DriscollSSL · 1 season · 0.7 together4connectionDon AdamsSSL · 1 season · 0.4 together3connectionMike BarrSSL · 1 season · 0.9 together2connectionGoo KennedySSL · 1 season · 0.9 together2connectionTom OwensSSL · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionClaude TerryDNA · 1 season · 1.0 together2connectionGene MooreSSL · 1 season · 0.3 together2connectionRoger Brown (1973-1980)DNA · 1 season · 0.8 together1connectionFly WilliamsSSL · 1 season · 0.9 together1connectionMonte ToweDNA · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionBernie FryerSSL · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionDennis WuycikSSL · 1 season · 0.6 together1connectionJim BradleyDNA · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionGeorge IrvineDNA · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionTom IngelsbySSL · 1 season · 0.5 together1connectionMilt WilliamsSSL · 1 season · 0.1 together1connection

Quick Answers

What teams did Jimmy Foster play for?

Jimmy Foster played for the SSL and DNA.

What team is Jimmy Foster most known for?

Jimmy Foster is most known for the DNA (58%) and SSL (42%) - ranked by share of Jimmy Foster's on-court Tetherball fame.

How many championships did Jimmy Foster win?

Jimmy Foster did not win an NBA championship.

What was Jimmy Foster's most famous season?

Jimmy Foster's most famous season was 1975-76, earning 2 fame points - 48 games, 3.1 points, 0.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 7.3 minutes per game.

What were Jimmy Foster's career stats?

Jimmy Foster averaged 3.7 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game over 89 career games.

When did Jimmy Foster play in the NBA?

Jimmy Foster played from 1974-75 to 1975-76, spanning 2 NBA seasons.

Where was Jimmy Foster drafted?

Jimmy Foster was selected with the #57 overall pick (Round 4) in the 1974 NBA Draft.

How famous is Jimmy Foster?

Jimmy Foster has a Tetherball fame score of 30, ranked #3,262 of 5,416 rated players - rated Diamond.

Who was Jimmy Foster's most famous teammate?

Jimmy Foster's most famous teammate was Bobby Jones (1975-1986), sharing 1 season together.

Who were Jimmy Foster's most connected teammates?

Jimmy Foster's most connected teammates were Bobby Jones (1975-1986), David Thompson, and Dan Issel - the strongest teammate connections of Jimmy Foster's career, led by Bobby Jones (1975-1986) over 1 shared season.

What awards did Jimmy Foster win?

Jimmy Foster's major honors include:

  • All-Star

Career fame

29.67

Diamond#3,262 in fame

Jimmy Foster

More famous than 40% of all other NBA careers. A true rarity - among the hardest names to know.

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