Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Detroit Pistons68%
- Charlotte Hornets20%
- Utah Jazz12%
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: 1981-82 - 36 fame points.
Draft: Round 1, No. 12 overall (1981).
Season-by-season log · 10 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-82 | DET (39-43) | 82 | 21.6 | 5.4 | 3.3 | 36 | All-Rookie, All-Star | - |
| 1982-83 | DET (37-45) | 58 | 26.5 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 26 | - | - |
| 1983-84 | DET (49-33) | 76 | 21.3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 21 | All-Star | Lost First Round |
| 1984-85 | DET (46-36) | 55 | 19.1 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 18 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1985-86 | DET (46-36) | 81 | 20.0 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 23 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1986-87 | UTA (44-38) | 79 | 10.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 13 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1987-88 | UTA (47-35) | 49 | 7.5 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 9 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1988-89 | CHH (20-62) | 71 | 22.6 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 18 | - | - |
| 1989-90 | CHH (19-63) | 79 | 15.6 | 4.1 | 2.8 | 13 | - | - |
| 1990-91 | CHH (26-56) | 77 | 7.0 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 6 | - | - |
The Award Wall
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 491.21
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 Kelly Tripucka play for?
Kelly Tripucka played for the Detroit Pistons, Utah Jazz, and Charlotte Hornets (1988–2002).
What team is Kelly Tripucka most known for?
Kelly Tripucka is most known for the Detroit Pistons (68%), Charlotte Hornets (20%), and Utah Jazz (12%) - ranked by share of Kelly Tripucka's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Kelly Tripucka win?
Kelly Tripucka did not win an NBA championship.
What was Kelly Tripucka's most famous season?
Kelly Tripucka's most famous season was 1981-82, earning 36 fame points - 82 games, 21.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 37.5 minutes per game.
What were Kelly Tripucka's career stats?
Kelly Tripucka averaged 17.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game over 707 career games.
When did Kelly Tripucka play in the NBA?
Kelly Tripucka played from 1981-82 to 1990-91, spanning 10 NBA seasons.
Where was Kelly Tripucka drafted?
Kelly Tripucka was selected with the #12 overall pick (Round 1) in the 1981 NBA Draft.
How famous is Kelly Tripucka?
Kelly Tripucka has a Tetherball fame score of 648, ranked #583 of 5,416 rated players - rated Common.
Who was Kelly Tripucka's most famous teammate?
Kelly Tripucka's most famous teammate was Karl Malone, sharing 2 seasons together.
Who were Kelly Tripucka's most connected teammates?
Kelly Tripucka's most connected teammates were Isiah Thomas, Bill Laimbeer, and Vinnie Johnson - the strongest teammate connections of Kelly Tripucka's career, led by Isiah Thomas over 5 shared seasons.
What awards did Kelly Tripucka win?
Kelly Tripucka's major honors include:
- 2× All-Star
- All-Rookie 1st Team
Career fame
647.86
Kelly Tripucka
More famous than 89% of all other NBA careers. A household name - the most-recognised tier in the game.
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