Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Orlando Magic58%
- Golden State Warriors38%
- Denver Nuggets3.5%
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: 1989-90 - 16 fame points.
Draft: Round 2, No. 41 overall (1986).
Season-by-season log · 6 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-87 | DEN (37-45) | 28 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 2 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1987-88 | DEN (54-28)GSW (20-62) | 72 | 11.7 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 10 | - | - |
| 1988-89 | GSW (43-39) | 80 | 10.0 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 11 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1989-90 | ORL (18-64) | 65 | 13.5 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 16 | - | - |
| 1990-91 | ORL (31-51) | 75 | 13.9 | 5.2 | 2.3 | 14 | - | - |
| 1991-92 | ORL (21-61) | 55 | 5.6 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 2 | - | - |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 190.99
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 Otis Smith play for?
Otis Smith played for the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, and Orlando Magic.
What team is Otis Smith most known for?
Otis Smith is most known for the Orlando Magic (58%), Golden State Warriors (38%), and Denver Nuggets (3%) - ranked by share of Otis Smith's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Otis Smith win?
Otis Smith did not win an NBA championship.
What was Otis Smith's most famous season?
Otis Smith's most famous season was 1989-90, earning 16 fame points - 65 games, 13.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 25.3 minutes per game.
What were Otis Smith's career stats?
Otis Smith averaged 10.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game over 375 career games.
When did Otis Smith play in the NBA?
Otis Smith played from 1986-87 to 1991-92, spanning 6 NBA seasons.
Where was Otis Smith drafted?
Otis Smith was selected with the #41 overall pick (Round 2) in the 1986 NBA Draft.
How famous is Otis Smith?
Otis Smith has a Tetherball fame score of 222, ranked #1,705 of 5,416 rated players - rated Gold.
Who was Otis Smith's most famous teammate?
Otis Smith's most famous teammate was Mitch Richmond, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Otis Smith's most connected teammates?
Otis Smith's most connected teammates were Nick Anderson, Chris Mullin, and Ralph Sampson - the strongest teammate connections of Otis Smith's career, led by Nick Anderson over 3 shared seasons.
What awards did Otis Smith win?
Otis Smith did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
221.96
Otis Smith
More famous than 69% of all other NBA careers. A solid name for fans with real roster depth.
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