Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- SSL73%
- Buffalo Braves16%
- Detroit Pistons7.7%
- Boston Celtics4.1%
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.
Career teams - the connection strand
Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.
Career
Peak season: 1974-75 - 33 fame points.
Draft: Round 1, No. 2 overall (1974).
Season-by-season log · 6 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-75 | SSL | 77 | 24.0 | 15.6 | 3.2 | 33 | All-Star | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1975-76 | SSL | 67 | 24.1 | 10.8 | 2.2 | 27 | All-Star | - |
| 1976-77 | DET (44-38) | 53 | 9.6 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 5 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1977-78 | DET (38-44)BUF (27-55) | 60 | 11.4 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 14 | - | - |
| 1978-79 | BOS (29-53) | 38 | 8.1 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 3 | - | - |
| 1979-80 | SDC (35-47) | 20 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 1 | - | - |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 501.81
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 Marvin Barnes play for?
Marvin Barnes played for the SSL, Detroit Pistons, Buffalo Braves, Boston Celtics, and San Diego Clippers.
What team is Marvin Barnes most known for?
Marvin Barnes is most known for the SSL (73%), Buffalo Braves (16%), and Detroit Pistons (8%) - ranked by share of Marvin Barnes's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Marvin Barnes win?
Marvin Barnes did not win an NBA championship.
What was Marvin Barnes's most famous season?
Marvin Barnes's most famous season was 1974-75, earning 33 fame points - 77 games, 24.0 points, 15.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 39.9 minutes per game.
What were Marvin Barnes's career stats?
Marvin Barnes averaged 16.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game over 315 career games.
When did Marvin Barnes play in the NBA?
Marvin Barnes played from 1974-75 to 1979-80, spanning 6 NBA seasons.
Where was Marvin Barnes drafted?
Marvin Barnes was selected with the #2 overall pick (Round 1) in the 1974 NBA Draft.
How famous is Marvin Barnes?
Marvin Barnes has a Tetherball fame score of 438, ranked #963 of 5,416 rated players - rated Iron.
Who was Marvin Barnes's most famous teammate?
Marvin Barnes's most famous teammate was Moses Malone, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Marvin Barnes's most connected teammates?
Marvin Barnes's most connected teammates were Moses Malone, Dave Cowens, and Bob Lanier - the strongest teammate connections of Marvin Barnes's career, led by Moses Malone over 1 shared season.
What awards did Marvin Barnes win?
Marvin Barnes's major honors include:
- 2× All-Star
Career fame
437.98
Marvin Barnes
More famous than 82% of all other NBA careers. A widely-known pro most fans can place.
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