John Brown

No. 1,606 All-Time · of 5,416

Fame score

247

Gold tier

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John Brown played 7 seasons across the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, and Utah Jazz, and ranks #1606 in Tetherball fame. John Brown's standout season came in 1974-75 - earning 13 fame points that year, averaging 11.2 points per game. John Brown is rated Gold in Tetherball - more famous than 70% of all other NBA careers.

Fame share

Combined across every stint with each team.

  • Atlanta Hawks88%
  • Chicago Bulls12%
  • Utah Jazz0.1%

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.

136ATLCHIATLUTAPEAK · 13 · 1974-75 · ATL
1973-741974-751979-80
ATL

Career

7.4PPG
4.4RPG
1.4APG
486Games
7Seasons
0Titles

Peak season: 1974-75 - 13 fame points.

Draft: Round 1, No. 10 overall (1973).

Season-by-season log · 7 seasons

SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPGFame EarnedAwardsPlayoffs
1973-74ATL (35-47)779.35.71.58All-Rookie-
1974-75ATL (31-51)7311.25.91.813--
1975-76ATL (29-53)757.95.41.79--
1976-77ATL (31-51)775.73.11.36--
1977-78ATL (41-41)757.34.01.410-Lost First Round
1978-79CHI (31-51)775.03.11.46--
1979-80ATL (50-32)UTA (24-58)323.52.20.61-Lost Conf Semis

The Award Wall

The Fame Recipe

Fame shape

Career Stats 58thLongevity 61stDraft Bonus 63rdPeak Bonus 50thHonors 51stRings 0th

What built this fame

Base fame · 240.61

Career Stats6358th
Longevity2661st
Draft Bonus4763rd
Peak Bonus9350th
Honors1251st
Rings00th

How it adds up

Base fame240.61
× Recency 1.02+4.09
+ Team Context+2.37
= Final fame247.25

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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Armond HillATL · 3 seasons · 2.6 together43connectionTom Van ArsdaleATL · 2 seasons · 2.0 together35connectionMike SojournerATL · 3 seasons · 3.0 together34connectionHerm GilliamATL · 2 seasons · 2.0 together30connectionEddie Johnson (1978-1987)ATL · 2 seasons · 1.6 together29connectionJim WashingtonATL · 2 seasons · 1.8 together27connectionReggie TheusCHI · 1 season · 1.0 together26connectionDean MemingerATL · 2 seasons · 2.0 together26connectionTruck RobinsonATL · 1 season · 0.8 together25connectionDan RoundfieldATL · 1 season · 0.6 together23connectionMickey JohnsonCHI · 1 season · 1.0 together20connectionOllie JohnsonATL, CHI · 2 seasons · 2.0 together17connectionTom McMillenATL · 2 seasons · 1.6 together16connectionBob KauffmanATL · 1 season · 1.0 together16connectionBill WilloughbyATL · 2 seasons · 1.9 together16connectionWilbur HollandATL, CHI · 2 seasons · 1.7 together15connectionJoe MeriweatherATL · 1 season · 1.0 together12connectionKen CharlesATL · 2 seasons · 1.5 together12connectionCharlie CrissATL · 2 seasons · 1.6 together12connectionMark LandsbergerCHI · 1 season · 1.0 together10connectionScott MayCHI · 1 season · 0.8 together10connectionJohn MengeltCHI · 1 season · 1.0 together8connectionAdrian DantleyUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together8connectionCharles DudleyCHI · 1 season · 1.0 together8connectionDale SchlueterATL · 1 season · 1.0 together8connectionBernard KingUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together8connectionJohn WetzelATL · 2 seasons · 2.0 together7connectionRon LeeATL · 1 season · 0.6 together7connectionJim McElroyATL · 1 season · 0.6 together6connectionRon BehagenATL · 1 season · 0.6 together6connectionScott LloydCHI · 1 season · 1.0 together6connectionSteve BraceyATL · 1 season · 1.0 together5connectionClyde LeeATL · 1 season · 0.2 together4connectionRandy DentonATL · 1 season · 1.0 together4connectionTerry FurlowATL, UTA · 1 season · 0.5 together3connectionJack GivensATL · 1 season · 0.6 together3connectionTom BarkerATL · 1 season · 1.0 together3connectionRon BooneUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together3connectionSam PellomATL · 1 season · 0.6 together2connectionBrad DavisUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionJohn GianelliUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionClaude TerryATL · 2 seasons · 0.9 together2connectionMack CalvinUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionBen PoquetteUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionAllan BristowUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionTony RobertsonATL · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionTom BoswellUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionJerome WhiteheadUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionTate ArmstrongCHI · 1 season · 0.6 together1connectionJames HardyUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionJohn TschoglATL · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionRobert SmithUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionDuck WilliamsUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionTom IngelsbyATL · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionSteve SheppardCHI · 1 season · 0.5 together1connectionRon DavisATL · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionRick WilsonATL · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionPaul DawkinsUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionHenry DickersonATL · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionGreg DeaneUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionCarl KilpatrickUTA · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionAndre WakefieldCHI, UTA · 2 seasons · 0.1 together0connectionDennis DuValATL · 1 season · 0.3 together0connectionJim CreightonATL · 1 season · 0.7 together0connection

Quick Answers

What teams did John Brown play for?

John Brown played for the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, and Utah Jazz.

What team is John Brown most known for?

John Brown is most known for the Atlanta Hawks (88%), Chicago Bulls (12%), and Utah Jazz (0%) - ranked by share of John Brown's on-court Tetherball fame.

How many championships did John Brown win?

John Brown did not win an NBA championship.

What was John Brown's most famous season?

John Brown's most famous season was 1974-75, earning 13 fame points - 73 games, 11.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 27.2 minutes per game.

What were John Brown's career stats?

John Brown averaged 7.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game over 486 career games.

When did John Brown play in the NBA?

John Brown played from 1973-74 to 1979-80, spanning 7 NBA seasons.

Where was John Brown drafted?

John Brown was selected with the #10 overall pick (Round 1) in the 1973 NBA Draft.

How famous is John Brown?

John Brown has a Tetherball fame score of 247, ranked #1,606 of 5,416 rated players - rated Gold.

Who was John Brown's most famous teammate?

John Brown's most famous teammate was Artis Gilmore, sharing 1 season together.

Who were John Brown's most connected teammates?

John Brown's most connected teammates were Lou Hudson, John Drew, and Tom Henderson - the strongest teammate connections of John Brown's career, led by Lou Hudson over 4 shared seasons.

What awards did John Brown win?

John Brown's major honors include:

  • All-Rookie 1st Team

Career fame

247.25

Gold#1,606 in fame

John Brown

More famous than 70% of all other NBA careers. A solid name for fans with real roster depth.

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