Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Atlanta Hawks92%
- New York Knicks7.9%
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: 1982-83 - 6 fame points.
Draft: Round 3, No. 52 overall (1981).
Season-by-season log · 3 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-82 | ATL (42-40) | 79 | 7.0 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 6 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1982-83 | ATL (43-39) | 73 | 6.0 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 6 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1983-84 | NYK (47-35) | 8 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 79.51
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 Rudy Macklin play for?
Rudy Macklin played for the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks.
What team is Rudy Macklin most known for?
Rudy Macklin is most known for the Atlanta Hawks (92%) and New York Knicks (8%) - ranked by share of Rudy Macklin's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Rudy Macklin win?
Rudy Macklin did not win an NBA championship.
What was Rudy Macklin's most famous season?
Rudy Macklin's most famous season was 1982-83, earning 6 fame points - 73 games, 6.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 16.0 minutes per game.
What were Rudy Macklin's career stats?
Rudy Macklin averaged 6.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game over 160 career games.
When did Rudy Macklin play in the NBA?
Rudy Macklin played from 1981-82 to 1983-84, spanning 3 NBA seasons.
Where was Rudy Macklin drafted?
Rudy Macklin was selected with the #52 overall pick (Round 3) in the 1981 NBA Draft.
How famous is Rudy Macklin?
Rudy Macklin has a Tetherball fame score of 86, ranked #2,561 of 5,416 rated players - rated Platinum.
Who was Rudy Macklin's most famous teammate?
Rudy Macklin's most famous teammate was Dominique Wilkins, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Rudy Macklin's most connected teammates?
Rudy Macklin's most connected teammates were Dominique Wilkins, Dan Roundfield, and Tree Rollins - the strongest teammate connections of Rudy Macklin's career, led by Dominique Wilkins over 1 shared season.
What awards did Rudy Macklin win?
Rudy Macklin did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
85.95
Rudy Macklin
More famous than 53% of all other NBA careers. A deep cut - only sharp fans pull this one.
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