Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Charlotte Hornets98%
- Denver Nuggets2.4%
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: 2024-25 - 3 fame points.
Draft: Round 2, No. 42 overall (2024).
Season-by-season log · 2 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | CHA (19-63) | 36 | 7.8 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3 | - | - |
| 2025-26 | CHA (44-38)DEN (54-28) | 20 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1 | - | Lost First Round |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 44.11
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 has KJ Simpson played for?
KJ Simpson has played for the Charlotte Hornets and Denver Nuggets.
What team is KJ Simpson most known for?
KJ Simpson is most known for the Charlotte Hornets (98%) and Denver Nuggets (2%) - ranked by share of KJ Simpson's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships has KJ Simpson won?
KJ Simpson has not won an NBA championship.
What is KJ Simpson's most famous season?
KJ Simpson's most famous season is 2024-25, earning 3 fame points - 36 games, 7.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 23.4 minutes per game.
What are KJ Simpson's career stats?
KJ Simpson has averaged 6.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game over 56 career games.
When did KJ Simpson play in the NBA?
KJ Simpson has played from 2024-25 to 2025-26, spanning 2 NBA seasons. KJ Simpson played in the most recent NBA season.
Where was KJ Simpson drafted?
KJ Simpson was selected with the #42 overall pick (Round 2) in the 2024 NBA Draft.
How famous is KJ Simpson?
KJ Simpson has a Tetherball fame score of 56, ranked #2,887 of 5,416 rated players - rated Diamond.
Who is KJ Simpson's most famous teammate?
KJ Simpson's most famous teammate is Nikola Jokić, sharing 1 season together.
Who are KJ Simpson's most connected teammates?
KJ Simpson's most connected teammates are LaMelo Ball, Nikola Jokić, and Taj Gibson - the strongest teammate connections of KJ Simpson's career, led by LaMelo Ball over 2 shared seasons.
What awards has KJ Simpson won?
KJ Simpson has not won any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
56.12
KJ Simpson
More famous than 47% of all other NBA careers. A true rarity - among the hardest names to know.
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