Rickey Green

No. 667 All-Time · of 5,416

Fame score

583

Common tier

  • Common
  • Iron
  • Gold
  • Platinum
  • Diamond

Rarer = more obscure - famous names sit on the left, deep cuts sink to the right.

Rickey Green played 14 seasons across the Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons, Utah Jazz, Charlotte Hornets (1988–2002), Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Boston Celtics, and ranks #667 in Tetherball fame. Rickey Green's standout season came in 1983-84 - earning 38 fame points that year, averaging 13.2 points per game. Rickey Green is rated Common in Tetherball - more famous than 88% of all other NBA careers.

Fame share

Combined across every stint with each team.

  • Utah Jazz86%
  • Philadelphia 76ers4.0%
  • Indiana Pacers2.9%
  • Golden State Warriors2.3%
  • Boston Celtics1.9%
  • Charlotte Hornets1.8%
  • Milwaukee Bucks0.7%
  • Detroit Pistons0.5%

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.

3819GSWDETUTACHHMILINDPHIBOSPEAK · 38 · 1983-84 · UTA
1977-781983-841991-92
UTA

Career

9.4PPG
1.9RPG
5.5APG
946Games
14Seasons
0Titles

Peak season: 1983-84 - 38 fame points.

Draft: Round 1, No. 16 overall (1977).

Season-by-season log · 15 seasons

SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPGFame EarnedAwardsPlayoffs
1977-78GSW (43-39)764.51.52.05--
1978-79DET (30-52)276.61.52.31--
1979-80Did not play - no connections this season, even if rostered
1980-81UTA (28-54)479.02.55.09--
1981-82UTA (25-57)8114.83.07.832--
1982-83UTA (30-52)7814.32.98.935--
1983-84UTA (45-37)8113.22.89.238All-StarLost Conf Semis
1984-85UTA (41-41)7713.02.57.834-Lost Conf Semis
1985-86UTA (42-40)8011.71.75.114-Lost First Round
1986-87UTA (44-38)819.62.06.715-Lost First Round
1987-88UTA (47-35)814.91.03.79-Lost Conf Semis
1988-89CHH (20-62)MIL (49-33)634.61.13.05-Lost Conf Semis
1989-90IND (42-40)693.50.82.66-Lost First Round
1990-91PHI (44-38)7910.01.75.29-Lost Conf Semis
1991-92BOS (51-31)264.10.92.64-Lost Conf Semis

The Award Wall

The Fame Recipe

Fame shape

Career Stats 87thLongevity 88thDraft Bonus 42ndPeak Bonus 90thHonors 62ndRings 0th

What built this fame

Base fame · 469.34

Career Stats17787th
Longevity6388th
Draft Bonus3342nd
Peak Bonus17390th
Honors2362nd
Rings00th

How it adds up

Base fame469.34
× Recency 1.07+31.45
+ Team Context+58.99
= Final fame582.58

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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Rick BarryGSW · 1 season · 1.0 together90connectionJeff WilkinsUTA · 6 seasons · 6.0 together90connectionRich KelleyUTA · 3 seasons · 2.7 together77connectionBen PoquetteDET, UTA · 4 seasons · 3.6 together71connectionLarry BirdBOS · 1 season · 0.6 together71connectionJohn DrewUTA · 3 seasons · 2.4 together65connectionReggie MillerIND · 1 season · 1.0 together65connectionSidney MoncriefMIL · 1 season · 0.7 together58connectionKevin McHaleBOS · 1 season · 0.6 together54connectionFred RobertsUTA, MIL · 3 seasons · 2.7 together50connectionJack SikmaMIL · 1 season · 0.7 together43connectionMarc IavaroniUTA · 3 seasons · 2.6 together42connectionDetlef SchrempfIND · 1 season · 1.0 together40connectionBob LanierDET · 1 season · 0.6 together36connectionDanny SchayesUTA · 2 seasons · 2.0 together35connectionDell CurryUTA, CHH · 2 seasons · 1.7 together34connectionHersey HawkinsPHI · 1 season · 1.0 together33connectionTerry CummingsMIL · 1 season · 0.7 together32connectionChuck PersonIND · 1 season · 1.0 together29connectionRick MahornPHI · 1 season · 1.0 together29connectionRik SmitsIND · 1 season · 1.0 together29connectionPhil SmithGSW · 1 season · 1.0 together25connectionBilly PaultzUTA · 1 season · 1.0 together25connectionRick FoxBOS · 1 season · 0.6 together24connectionKurt RambisCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together24connectionClifford RayGSW · 1 season · 1.0 together24connectionArmen GilliamPHI · 1 season · 1.0 together23connectionPaul PresseyMIL · 1 season · 0.7 together21connectionWayne CooperUTA · 1 season · 1.0 together19connectionRobert ReidCHH, PHI · 2 seasons · 0.8 together18connectionRicky PierceMIL · 1 season · 0.7 together18connectionRon BooneUTA · 1 season · 1.0 together18connectionVern FlemingIND · 1 season · 1.0 together18connectionLaSalle ThompsonIND · 1 season · 1.0 together17connectionKent BensonUTA · 1 season · 1.0 together16connectionManute BolPHI · 1 season · 1.0 together16connectionGeorge McCloudIND · 1 season · 1.0 together16connectionJ.J. AndersonUTA · 3 seasons · 3.0 together15connectionMuggsy BoguesCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together14connectionMike GminskiPHI · 1 season · 0.7 together14connectionCharles JohnsonGSW · 1 season · 0.7 together13connectionBrian ShawBOS · 1 season · 0.4 together13connectionJay HumphriesMIL · 1 season · 0.7 together13connectionM.L. CarrDET · 1 season · 0.6 together13connectionCarey ScurryUTA · 3 seasons · 2.6 together12connectionRon AndersonPHI · 1 season · 1.0 together12connectionReggie LewisBOS · 1 season · 0.6 together12connectionRex ChapmanCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together12connectionRandy WittmanIND · 1 season · 1.0 together11connectionAllan BristowUTA · 1 season · 1.0 together11connectionJim BrewerDET · 1 season · 0.6 together11connectionSonny ParkerGSW · 1 season · 1.0 together11connectionJayson WilliamsPHI · 1 season · 1.0 together11connectionTerry TylerDET · 1 season · 0.6 together11connectionMike SandersIND · 1 season · 1.0 together11connectionBill RobinzineUTA · 1 season · 1.0 together11connectionEarl CuretonCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together10connectionDee Brown (1991-2002)BOS · 1 season · 0.6 together10connectionKevin PorterDET · 1 season · 0.6 together10connectionMelvin TurpinUTA · 1 season · 1.0 together10connectionNate Williams (1972-1979)GSW · 1 season · 1.0 together10connectionJohn LongDET · 1 season · 0.6 together10connectionRandy BreuerMIL · 1 season · 0.7 together10connectionE.C. ColemanGSW · 1 season · 1.0 together9connectionJames HardyUTA · 2 seasons · 1.5 together9connectionSherman DouglasBOS · 1 season · 0.6 together9connectionJoe KleineBOS · 1 season · 0.6 together9connectionJohn BagleyBOS · 1 season · 0.6 together9connectionEd PinckneyBOS · 1 season · 0.6 together9connectionCharles DudleyGSW · 1 season · 1.0 together9connectionKevin GambleBOS · 1 season · 0.6 together8connectionTom BoswellUTA · 1 season · 0.8 together8connectionJerry EavesUTA · 2 seasons · 2.0 together7connectionLarry KrystkowiakMIL · 1 season · 0.7 together7connectionCalvin NattIND · 1 season · 0.3 together7connectionPaul MokeskiMIL · 1 season · 0.7 together7connectionJohn DurenUTA · 2 seasons · 1.9 together7connectionLeon DouglasDET · 1 season · 0.6 together6connectionBilly McKinneyUTA · 1 season · 0.8 together6connectionCarl NicksUTA · 2 seasons · 1.9 together6connectionDerrek DickeyGSW · 1 season · 0.5 together5connectionEarl TatumDET · 1 season · 0.6 together5connectionTony BrownMIL · 1 season · 0.6 together4connectionMichael HoltonCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together4connectionJeff JudkinsUTA · 1 season · 1.0 together4connectionAndre TurnerMIL, PHI · 2 seasons · 1.1 together4connectionMario EliePHI · 1 season · 0.1 together4connectionFreeman WilliamsUTA · 1 season · 0.4 together4connectionGreg KiteCHH · 1 season · 0.3 together4connectionDarryl DawkinsUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together3connectionGreg DreilingIND · 1 season · 1.0 together3connectionChris FordDET · 1 season · 0.1 together3connectionDave HoppenCHH, PHI · 2 seasons · 1.0 together3connectionLarry McNeillGSW, DET · 2 seasons · 0.4 together3connectionTim KemptonCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together2connectionTony MassenburgBOS · 1 season · 0.2 together2connectionJeff GrayerMIL · 1 season · 0.2 together2connectionJohnny DawkinsPHI · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionTom TolbertCHH · 1 season · 0.3 together2connectionSteve HayesUTA · 1 season · 1.0 together2connectionMel BennettUTA · 1 season · 0.6 together2connectionPace MannionUTA · 2 seasons · 1.8 together2connectionSidney LoweCHH · 1 season · 0.3 together1connectionScott RothUTA · 1 season · 0.6 together1connectionKenny PaynePHI · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionWesley CoxGSW · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionMike Dunleavy (1977-1990)MIL · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionBrian OliverPHI · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionStojko VrankovićBOS · 1 season · 0.4 together1connectionJeff CookUTA · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionRicky MarshGSW · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionRon BehagenDET · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionGus GerardDET · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionBubbles HawkinsDET · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionKenny BattleBOS · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionBrian RowsomCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together1connectionEddie HughesUTA · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionKevin PritchardBOS · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionSam WorthenUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionSteve SheppardDET · 1 season · 0.4 together1connectionJim FarmerPHI · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionLarry RobinsonBOS · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionTony HarrisPHI · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionOtis HowardDET · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionBrett VromanUTA · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionDick MillerUTA · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionDennis BoydDET · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionAndre WakefieldDET · 1 season · 0.6 together0connectionRalph LewisCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together0connectionHoward WoodUTA · 1 season · 0.9 together0connectionRickey WilliamsUTA · 1 season · 1.0 together0connectionMark Davis (1989)MIL · 1 season · 0.7 together0connectionBart KofoedUTA · 1 season · 0.8 together0connectionTito HorfordMIL · 1 season · 0.6 together0connectionKenny NattUTA · 2 seasons · 0.6 together0connectionEssie HollisDET · 1 season · 0.6 together0connectionDyron NixIND · 1 season · 0.4 together0connectionBobby CattageUTA · 1 season · 1.0 together0connection

Quick Answers

What teams did Rickey Green play for?

Rickey Green played for the Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons, Utah Jazz, Charlotte Hornets (1988–2002), Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Boston Celtics.

What team is Rickey Green most known for?

Rickey Green is most known for the Utah Jazz (86%), Philadelphia 76ers (4%), and Indiana Pacers (3%) - ranked by share of Rickey Green's on-court Tetherball fame.

How many championships did Rickey Green win?

Rickey Green did not win an NBA championship.

What was Rickey Green's most famous season?

Rickey Green's most famous season was 1983-84, earning 38 fame points - 81 games, 13.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 9.2 assists, and 34.2 minutes per game.

What were Rickey Green's career stats?

Rickey Green averaged 9.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game over 946 career games.

When did Rickey Green play in the NBA?

Rickey Green played from 1977-78 to 1991-92, spanning 14 NBA seasons, with a break in 1979-80.

Where was Rickey Green drafted?

Rickey Green was selected with the #16 overall pick (Round 1) in the 1977 NBA Draft.

How famous is Rickey Green?

Rickey Green has a Tetherball fame score of 583, ranked #667 of 5,416 rated players - rated Common.

Who was Rickey Green's most famous teammate?

Rickey Green's most famous teammate was Larry Bird, sharing 1 season together.

Who were Rickey Green's most connected teammates?

Rickey Green's most connected teammates were John Stockton, Adrian Dantley, and Karl Malone - the strongest teammate connections of Rickey Green's career, led by John Stockton over 4 shared seasons.

What awards did Rickey Green win?

Rickey Green's major honors include:

  • All-Star

Career fame

582.58

Common#667 in fame

Rickey Green

More famous than 88% of all other NBA careers. A household name - the most-recognised tier in the game.

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