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Keith Herron

No. 2,047 All-Time · of 5,416

Fame score

156

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Keith Herron played 3 seasons across the Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, and Cleveland Cavaliers, and ranks #2047 in Tetherball fame. Keith Herron's standout season came in 1980-81 - earning 8 fame points that year, averaging 13.7 points per game. Keith Herron is rated Gold in Tetherball - more famous than 62% of all other NBA careers.

Fame share

Combined across every stint with each team.

  • Detroit Pistons85%
  • Atlanta Hawks8.2%
  • Cleveland Cavaliers6.9%

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.

84ATLDETCLEPEAK · 8 · 1980-81 · DET
1978-791980-811981-82
DET

Career teams - the connection strand

Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.

1979-80did not play

Career

9.8PPG
2.0RPG
1.4APG
124Games
3Seasons
0Titles

Peak season: 1980-81 - 8 fame points.

Draft: Round 2, No. 24 overall (1978).

Season-by-season log · 4 seasons

SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPGFame EarnedAwardsPlayoffs
1978-79ATL (46-36)142.90.70.21-Lost Conf Semis
1979-80Did not play - no connections this season, even if rostered
1980-81DET (21-61)8013.72.61.98--
1981-82CLE (15-67)302.80.70.81--

The Fame Recipe

Fame shape

Career Stats 27thLongevity 28thDraft Bonus 17thPeak Bonus 60thHonors 0thRings 0th

What built this fame

Base fame · 151.11

Career Stats1727th
Longevity728th
Draft Bonus1617th
Peak Bonus11260th
Honors00th
Rings00th

How it adds up

Base fame151.11
× Recency 1.02+3.78
= Final fame155.74

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.

Bill LaimbeerCLE · 1 season · 0.7 together33connectionScott WedmanCLE · 1 season · 0.7 together21connectionJames EdwardsCLE · 1 season · 0.7 together20connectionPhil HubbardDET, CLE · 2 seasons · 1.7 together19connectionTerry TylerDET · 1 season · 1.0 together17connectionKent BensonDET · 1 season · 1.0 together16connectionBob McAdooDET · 1 season · 0.1 together16connectionJohn LongDET · 1 season · 1.0 together16connectionLarry DrewDET · 1 season · 1.0 together15connectionPaul MokeskiDET, CLE · 2 seasons · 1.6 together15connection
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Mike MitchellCLE · 1 season · 0.6 together13connectionDan RoundfieldATL · 1 season · 0.3 together12connectionLarry WrightDET · 1 season · 1.0 together12connectionKenny CarrCLE · 1 season · 0.7 together11connectionCliff RobinsonCLE · 1 season · 0.7 together11connectionRon LeeDET · 1 season · 1.0 together11connectionTree RollinsATL · 1 season · 0.3 together10connectionBob WilkersonCLE · 1 season · 0.7 together9connectionJames SilasCLE · 1 season · 0.7 together9connectionRon BrewerCLE · 1 season · 0.7 together8connectionJohn DrewATL · 1 season · 0.3 together7connectionEddie Johnson (1978-1987)ATL · 1 season · 0.3 together6connectionGeoff HustonCLE · 1 season · 0.7 together6connectionRoger PhegleyCLE · 1 season · 0.6 together5connectionGreg KelserDET · 1 season · 0.6 together5connectionKevin RestaniCLE · 1 season · 0.7 together5connectionReggie JohnsonCLE · 1 season · 0.5 together5connectionRichard WashingtonCLE · 1 season · 0.4 together5connectionDon FordCLE · 1 season · 0.5 together4connectionSteve HawesATL · 1 season · 0.3 together4connectionArmond HillATL · 1 season · 0.3 together4connectionTom McMillenATL · 1 season · 0.3 together4connectionWayne RobinsonDET · 1 season · 1.0 together3connectionCharlie CrissATL · 1 season · 0.3 together3connectionTerry FurlowATL · 1 season · 0.3 together2connectionMike EvansCLE · 1 season · 0.2 together2connectionJack GivensATL · 1 season · 0.3 together2connectionButch LeeATL · 1 season · 0.3 together1connectionLowes MooreCLE · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionMel BennettCLE · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionRick WilsonATL · 1 season · 0.3 together1connectionBrad BransonCLE · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionLee JohnsonDET · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionTony FullerDET · 1 season · 0.3 together1connectionEdmund LawrenceDET · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionNorman BlackDET · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionMickey DillardCLE · 1 season · 0.7 together0connection

Quick Answers

What teams did Keith Herron play for?

Keith Herron played for the Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, and Cleveland Cavaliers.

What team is Keith Herron most known for?

Keith Herron is most known for the Detroit Pistons (85%), Atlanta Hawks (8%), and Cleveland Cavaliers (7%) - ranked by share of Keith Herron's on-court Tetherball fame.

How many championships did Keith Herron win?

Keith Herron did not win an NBA championship.

What was Keith Herron's most famous season?

Keith Herron's most famous season was 1980-81, earning 8 fame points - 80 games, 13.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 28.4 minutes per game.

What were Keith Herron's career stats?

Keith Herron averaged 9.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game over 124 career games.

When did Keith Herron play in the NBA?

Keith Herron played from 1978-79 to 1981-82, spanning 3 NBA seasons, with a break in 1979-80.

Where was Keith Herron drafted?

Keith Herron was selected with the #24 overall pick (Round 2) in the 1978 NBA Draft.

How famous is Keith Herron?

Keith Herron has a Tetherball fame score of 156, ranked #2,047 of 5,416 rated players - rated Gold.

Who was Keith Herron's most famous teammate?

Keith Herron's most famous teammate was Bob McAdoo, sharing 1 season together.

Who were Keith Herron's most connected teammates?

Keith Herron's most connected teammates were Bill Laimbeer, Scott Wedman, and James Edwards - the strongest teammate connections of Keith Herron's career, led by Bill Laimbeer over 1 shared season.

What awards did Keith Herron win?

Keith Herron did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.

Career fame

155.74

Gold#2,047 in fame

Keith Herron

More famous than 62% of all other NBA careers. A solid name for fans with real roster depth.

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