Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- DNR43%
- DNA41%
- Detroit Pistons9.3%
- New Jersey Nets2.6%
- Philadelphia 76ers2.4%
- Denver Nuggets1.5%
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: 1974-75 - 24 fame points.
Draft: Round 1, No. 11 overall (1972).
Season-by-season log · 10 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-71 | DNR | 81 | 14.2 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 3 | - | - |
| 1971-72 | DNR | 84 | 27.4 | 4.7 | 3.1 | 14 | All-Star | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1972-73 | DNR | 81 | 23.3 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 21 | All-Star | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1973-74 | DNR | 75 | 18.7 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 10 | All-Star | - |
| 1974-75 | DNA | 82 | 20.6 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 24 | All-Star | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1975-76 | DNA | 84 | 18.0 | 5.4 | 7.1 | 22 | All-Star | Lost Finals |
| 1976-77 | DET (44-38) | 77 | 11.0 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 6 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1977-78 | DET (38-44)DEN (48-34) | 64 | 8.1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 6 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1978-79 | PHI (47-35)NJN (37-45) | 69 | 6.1 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 5 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1979-80 | NJN (34-48) | 8 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0 | - | - |
The Award Wall
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 538.61
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 Ralph Simpson play for?
Ralph Simpson played for the DNR, DNA, Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, and New Jersey Nets.
What team is Ralph Simpson most known for?
Ralph Simpson is most known for the DNR (43%), DNA (41%), and Detroit Pistons (9%) - ranked by share of Ralph Simpson's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Ralph Simpson win?
Ralph Simpson did not win an NBA championship.
What was Ralph Simpson's most famous season?
Ralph Simpson's most famous season was 1974-75, earning 24 fame points - 82 games, 20.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 34.9 minutes per game.
What were Ralph Simpson's career stats?
Ralph Simpson averaged 16.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game over 705 career games.
When did Ralph Simpson play in the NBA?
Ralph Simpson played from 1970-71 to 1979-80, spanning 10 NBA seasons.
Where was Ralph Simpson drafted?
Ralph Simpson was selected with the #11 overall pick (Round 1) in the 1972 NBA Draft.
How famous is Ralph Simpson?
Ralph Simpson has a Tetherball fame score of 381, ranked #1,128 of 5,416 rated players - rated Iron.
Who was Ralph Simpson's most famous teammate?
Ralph Simpson's most famous teammate was Julius Erving, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Ralph Simpson's most connected teammates?
Ralph Simpson's most connected teammates were Bobby Jones (1975-1986), Bob Lanier, and Byron Beck - the strongest teammate connections of Ralph Simpson's career, led by Bobby Jones (1975-1986) over 4 shared seasons.
What awards did Ralph Simpson win?
Ralph Simpson's major honors include:
- 5× All-Star
Career fame
380.62
Ralph Simpson
More famous than 79% of all other NBA careers. A widely-known pro most fans can place.
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