Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Memphis Grizzlies32%
- Philadelphia 76ers31%
- New Jersey Nets21%
- Miami Heat9.4%
- Sacramento Kings6.5%
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: 2001-02 - 7 fame points.
Draft: Round 2, No. 53 overall (1999).
Season-by-season log · 6 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | MIA (52-30) | 34 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 2000-01 | PHI (56-26) | 47 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 7 | - | Lost Finals |
| 2001-02 | MEM (23-59) | 63 | 9.4 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 7 | - | - |
| 2002-03 | Did not play - no connections this season, even if rostered | |||||||
| 2003-04 | SAC (55-27) | 22 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 2004-05 | NJN (42-40) | 64 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 5 | - | Lost First Round |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 109.72
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 Rodney Buford play for?
Rodney Buford played for the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, and New Jersey Nets.
What team is Rodney Buford most known for?
Rodney Buford is most known for the Memphis Grizzlies (32%), Philadelphia 76ers (31%), and New Jersey Nets (21%) - ranked by share of Rodney Buford's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Rodney Buford win?
Rodney Buford did not win an NBA championship.
What was Rodney Buford's most famous season?
Rodney Buford's most famous season was 2001-02, earning 7 fame points - 63 games, 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 28.1 minutes per game.
What were Rodney Buford's career stats?
Rodney Buford averaged 6.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game over 230 career games.
When did Rodney Buford play in the NBA?
Rodney Buford played from 1999-00 to 2004-05, spanning 5 NBA seasons, with a break in 2002-03.
Where was Rodney Buford drafted?
Rodney Buford was selected with the #53 overall pick (Round 2) in the 1999 NBA Draft.
How famous is Rodney Buford?
Rodney Buford has a Tetherball fame score of 153, ranked #2,063 of 5,416 rated players - rated Gold.
Who was Rodney Buford's most famous teammate?
Rodney Buford's most famous teammate was Allen Iverson, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Rodney Buford's most connected teammates?
Rodney Buford's most connected teammates were Allen Iverson, Alonzo Mourning, and Jason Kidd - the strongest teammate connections of Rodney Buford's career, led by Allen Iverson over 1 shared season.
What awards did Rodney Buford win?
Rodney Buford did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
152.59
Rodney Buford
More famous than 62% of all other NBA careers. A solid name for fans with real roster depth.
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