The Fame Hub

Rudy Hackett

No. 4,032 All-Time · of 5,416

Fame score

2

Diamond tier

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

Rudy Hackett played 2 seasons across the SSL, New York Nets, and Indiana Pacers, and ranks #4032 in Tetherball fame. Rudy Hackett's standout season came in 1975-76 - earning 1 fame points that year, averaging 6.4 points per game. Rudy Hackett is rated Diamond in Tetherball - more famous than 26% of all other NBA careers.

Fame share

Combined across every stint with each team.

  • SSL82%
  • Indiana Pacers15%
  • New York Nets2.8%

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.

11SSLNYNINDPEAK · 1 · 1975-76 · SSL
1975-761976-77

Career teams - the connection strand

Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.

Career

5.5PPG
3.3RPG
1.1APG
28Games
2Seasons
0Titles

Peak season: 1975-76 - 1 fame points.

Draft: Round 3, No. 37 overall (1975).

Season-by-season log · 2 seasons

SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPGFame EarnedAwardsPlayoffs
1975-76SSL226.43.51.31--
1976-77NYN (22-60)IND (36-46)62.32.20.50--

The Fame Recipe

Fame shape

Career Stats 3rdLongevity 3rdDraft Bonus 0thPeak Bonus 0thHonors 0thRings 0th

What built this fame

Base fame · 3.10

Career Stats33rd
Longevity13rd
Draft Bonus00th
Peak Bonus-10th
Honors00th
Rings00th

How it adds up

Base fame3.10
× Recency 1.00+0.01
= Final fame1.76

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.

Moses MaloneSSL · 1 season · 0.5 together54connectionMaurice LucasSSL · 1 season · 0.5 together21connectionCaldwell JonesSSL · 1 season · 0.5 together20connectionDon ChaneySSL · 1 season · 0.5 together15connectionM.L. CarrSSL · 1 season · 0.5 together10connectionRon BooneSSL · 1 season · 0.5 together9connectionFreddie Lewis (1967-1977)SSL, IND · 2 seasons · 0.6 together9connectionMarvin BarnesSSL · 1 season · 0.5 together8connectionTiny ArchibaldNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together6connectionDan RoundfieldIND · 1 season · 0.1 together6connection
Show all 46 teammates
Don BuseIND · 1 season · 0.1 together5connectionDon AdamsSSL · 1 season · 0.4 together4connectionMel DanielsNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together4connectionGus GerardSSL · 1 season · 0.5 together3connectionBilly KnightIND · 1 season · 0.1 together3connectionDarnell HillmanIND · 1 season · 0.1 together3connectionBob LoveNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together2connectionJohn WilliamsonNYN, IND · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionRandy DentonSSL · 1 season · 0.5 together2connectionDave RobischIND · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionWil JonesIND · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionLen ElmoreIND · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionMike D'AntoniSSL · 1 season · 0.5 together2connectionBarry ParkhillSSL · 1 season · 0.5 together2connectionMike BarrSSL · 1 season · 0.5 together1connectionMike BantomNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionSteve GreenSSL, IND · 2 seasons · 0.6 together1connectionJim FoxNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionJan van Breda KolffNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionRich JonesNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionTim BassettNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionKim HughesNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionAl SkinnerNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionMel BennettIND · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionMike FlynnIND · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionLarry McNeillNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionDave WohlNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionBubbles HawkinsNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionDarrell ElstonIND · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionChuck TerryNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionMel DavisNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionClyde MayesIND · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionEarl WilliamsNYN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionPaul RuffnerSSL · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionHarry RogersSSL · 1 season · 0.4 together1connectionJerome AndersonIND · 1 season · 0.1 together0connection

Quick Answers

What teams did Rudy Hackett play for?

Rudy Hackett played for the SSL, New York Nets, and Indiana Pacers.

What team is Rudy Hackett most known for?

Rudy Hackett is most known for the SSL (82%), Indiana Pacers (15%), and New York Nets (3%) - ranked by share of Rudy Hackett's on-court Tetherball fame.

How many championships did Rudy Hackett win?

Rudy Hackett did not win an NBA championship.

What was Rudy Hackett's most famous season?

Rudy Hackett's most famous season was 1975-76, earning 1 fame points - 22 games, 6.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 18.8 minutes per game.

What were Rudy Hackett's career stats?

Rudy Hackett averaged 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game over 28 career games.

When did Rudy Hackett play in the NBA?

Rudy Hackett played from 1975-76 to 1976-77, spanning 2 NBA seasons.

Where was Rudy Hackett drafted?

Rudy Hackett was selected with the #37 overall pick (Round 3) in the 1975 NBA Draft.

How famous is Rudy Hackett?

Rudy Hackett has a Tetherball fame score of 2, ranked #4,032 of 5,416 rated players - rated Diamond.

Who was Rudy Hackett's most famous teammate?

Rudy Hackett's most famous teammate was Moses Malone, sharing 1 season together.

Who were Rudy Hackett's most connected teammates?

Rudy Hackett's most connected teammates were Moses Malone, Maurice Lucas, and Caldwell Jones - the strongest teammate connections of Rudy Hackett's career, led by Moses Malone over 1 shared season.

What awards did Rudy Hackett win?

Rudy Hackett did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.

Career fame

1.76

Diamond#4,032 in fame

Rudy Hackett

More famous than 26% of all other NBA careers. A true rarity - among the hardest names to know.

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