Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- VIR63%
- Phoenix Suns29%
- New York Knicks8.3%
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: 1970-71 - 13 fame points.
Draft: Round 2, No. 15 overall (1966).
Season-by-season log · 7 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-67 | NYK (36-45) | 51 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 2 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1967-68 | NYK (43-39) | 43 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1968-69 | PHX (16-66) | 80 | 5.8 | 5.0 | 1.7 | 9 | - | - |
| 1969-70 | PHX (39-43) | 28 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 1 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1970-71 | VIR | 78 | 12.7 | 8.6 | 2.3 | 13 | All-Star | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1971-72 | VIR | 31 | 10.4 | 9.2 | 2.5 | 4 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1972-73 | VIR | 69 | 7.6 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 4 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
The Award Wall
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 206.15
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 Neil Johnson play for?
Neil Johnson played for the New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, and VIR.
What team is Neil Johnson most known for?
Neil Johnson is most known for the VIR (63%), Phoenix Suns (29%), and New York Knicks (8%) - ranked by share of Neil Johnson's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Neil Johnson win?
Neil Johnson did not win an NBA championship.
What was Neil Johnson's most famous season?
Neil Johnson's most famous season was 1970-71, earning 13 fame points - 78 games, 12.7 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 23.6 minutes per game.
What were Neil Johnson's career stats?
Neil Johnson averaged 6.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game over 380 career games.
When did Neil Johnson play in the NBA?
Neil Johnson played from 1966-67 to 1972-73, spanning 7 NBA seasons.
Where was Neil Johnson drafted?
Neil Johnson was selected with the #15 overall pick (Round 2) in the 1966 NBA Draft.
How famous is Neil Johnson?
Neil Johnson has a Tetherball fame score of 134, ranked #2,177 of 5,416 rated players - rated Platinum.
Who was Neil Johnson's most famous teammate?
Neil Johnson's most famous teammate was Julius Erving, sharing 2 seasons together.
Who were Neil Johnson's most connected teammates?
Neil Johnson's most connected teammates were Julius Erving, Willis Reed, and Dick Van Arsdale - the strongest teammate connections of Neil Johnson's career, led by Julius Erving over 2 shared seasons.
What awards did Neil Johnson win?
Neil Johnson's major honors include:
- All-Star
Career fame
134.45
Neil Johnson
More famous than 60% of all other NBA careers. A deep cut - only sharp fans pull this one.
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