Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- New York Knicks57%
- New Jersey Nets38%
- Golden State Warriors5.6%
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: 1980-81 - 68 fame points.
Draft: Round 1, No. 4 overall (1978).
Season-by-season log · 8 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-79 | NYK (31-51) | 72 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 7 | - | - |
| 1979-80 | NYK (39-43) | 82 | 15.3 | 6.6 | 10.1 | 59 | All-Def 1st, All-Star | - |
| 1980-81 | NYK (50-32) | 79 | 16.4 | 6.9 | 7.9 | 68 | All-Def 1st, All-Star | Lost First Round |
| 1981-82 | NYK (33-49) | 82 | 17.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 55 | All-Star | - |
| 1982-83 | GSW (30-52)NJN (49-33) | 64 | 12.6 | 4.6 | 6.8 | 36 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1983-84 | NJN (45-37) | 48 | 12.0 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 22 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1984-85 | NJN (42-40) | 82 | 20.1 | 5.6 | 8.2 | 56 | All-Star | Lost First Round |
| 1985-86 | NJN (39-43) | 47 | 15.7 | 5.3 | 7.2 | 30 | - | Lost First Round |
The Award Wall
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 712.13
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 Michael Ray Richardson play for?
Michael Ray Richardson played for the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and New Jersey Nets.
What team is Michael Ray Richardson most known for?
Michael Ray Richardson is most known for the New York Knicks (57%), New Jersey Nets (38%), and Golden State Warriors (6%) - ranked by share of Michael Ray Richardson's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Michael Ray Richardson win?
Michael Ray Richardson did not win an NBA championship.
What was Michael Ray Richardson's most famous season?
Michael Ray Richardson's most famous season was 1980-81, earning 68 fame points - 79 games, 16.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 40.2 minutes per game.
What were Michael Ray Richardson's career stats?
Michael Ray Richardson averaged 14.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game over 556 career games.
When did Michael Ray Richardson play in the NBA?
Michael Ray Richardson played from 1978-79 to 1985-86, spanning 8 NBA seasons.
Where was Michael Ray Richardson drafted?
Michael Ray Richardson was selected with the #4 overall pick (Round 1) in the 1978 NBA Draft.
How famous is Michael Ray Richardson?
Michael Ray Richardson has a Tetherball fame score of 946, ranked #328 of 5,416 rated players - rated Common.
Who was Michael Ray Richardson's most famous teammate?
Michael Ray Richardson's most famous teammate was Bob McAdoo, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Michael Ray Richardson's most connected teammates?
Michael Ray Richardson's most connected teammates were Buck Williams, Bill Cartwright, and Otis Birdsong - the strongest teammate connections of Michael Ray Richardson's career, led by Buck Williams over 4 shared seasons.
What awards did Michael Ray Richardson win?
Michael Ray Richardson's major honors include:
- 2× All-Defensive First Team
- 4× All-Star
Career fame
945.64
Michael Ray Richardson
More famous than 94% of all other NBA careers. A household name - the most-recognised tier in the game.
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