Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Detroit Pistons38%
- Cincinnati Royals30%
- New York Knicks17%
- St. Louis Hawks15%
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: 1958-59 - 20 fame points.
Draft: Round 6, No. 43 overall (1956).
Season-by-season log · 7 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956-57 | NYK (36-36) | 9 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 0.2 | 0 | - | - |
| 1957-58 | NYK (35-37)DET (33-39) | 58 | 7.8 | 5.2 | 0.6 | 8 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1958-59 | DET (28-44) | 72 | 14.3 | 8.3 | 1.2 | 20 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1959-60 | CIN (19-56) | 75 | 13.4 | 8.3 | 2.8 | 16 | - | - |
| 1960-61 | CIN (33-46)NYK (21-58) | 79 | 11.7 | 8.5 | 2.3 | 10 | - | - |
| 1961-62 | NYK (29-51) | 76 | 11.9 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 7 | - | - |
| 1962-63 | STL (48-32) | 73 | 6.5 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 11 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 203.83
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 Phil Jordon play for?
Phil Jordon played for the New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Cincinnati Royals, and St. Louis Hawks.
What team is Phil Jordon most known for?
Phil Jordon is most known for the Detroit Pistons (38%), Cincinnati Royals (30%), and New York Knicks (17%) - ranked by share of Phil Jordon's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Phil Jordon win?
Phil Jordon did not win an NBA championship.
What was Phil Jordon's most famous season?
Phil Jordon's most famous season was 1958-59, earning 20 fame points - 72 games, 14.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 28.6 minutes per game.
What were Phil Jordon's career stats?
Phil Jordon averaged 10.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game over 442 career games.
When did Phil Jordon play in the NBA?
Phil Jordon played from 1956-57 to 1962-63, spanning 7 NBA seasons.
Where was Phil Jordon drafted?
Phil Jordon was selected with the #43 overall pick (Round 6) in the 1956 NBA Draft.
How famous is Phil Jordon?
Phil Jordon has a Tetherball fame score of 218, ranked #1,728 of 5,416 rated players - rated Gold.
Who was Phil Jordon's most famous teammate?
Phil Jordon's most famous teammate was Oscar Robertson, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Phil Jordon's most connected teammates?
Phil Jordon's most connected teammates were Richie Guerin, Oscar Robertson, and Bob Pettit - the strongest teammate connections of Phil Jordon's career, led by Richie Guerin over 4 shared seasons.
What awards did Phil Jordon win?
Phil Jordon did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
218.08
Phil Jordon
More famous than 68% of all other NBA careers. A solid name for fans with real roster depth.
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