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Sam Pellom

No. 2,365 All-Time · of 5,416

Fame score

109

Platinum tier

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Sam Pellom played 4 seasons across the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks, and ranks #2365 in Tetherball fame. Sam Pellom's standout season came in 1980-81 - earning 7 fame points that year, averaging 5.9 points per game. Sam Pellom is rated Platinum in Tetherball - more famous than 56% of all other NBA careers.

Fame share

Combined across every stint with each team.

  • Atlanta Hawks96%
  • Milwaukee Bucks4.2%

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.

74ATLMILPEAK · 7 · 1980-81 · ATL
1979-801980-811982-83
ATL

Career teams - the connection strand

Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.

Career

4.4PPG
3.5RPG
0.5APG
196Games
4Seasons
0Titles

Peak season: 1980-81 - 7 fame points.

Draft: Undrafted.

Season-by-season log · 4 seasons

SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPGFame EarnedAwardsPlayoffs
1979-80ATL (50-32)442.52.10.41-Lost Conf Semis
1980-81ATL (31-51)775.94.60.67--
1981-82ATL (42-40)694.23.30.45-Lost First Round
1982-83ATL (43-39)MIL (51-31)62.01.30.21-Lost Conf Finals

The Fame Recipe

Fame shape

Career Stats 33rdLongevity 30thDraft Bonus 0thPeak Bonus 37thHonors 0thRings 0th

What built this fame

Base fame · 101.26

Career Stats2233rd
Longevity730th
Draft Bonus00th
Peak Bonus7237th
Honors00th
Rings00th

How it adds up

Base fame101.26
× Recency 1.03+2.94
+ Team Context+3.92
= Final fame108.94

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.

Dan RoundfieldATL · 4 seasons · 3.0 together177connectionTree RollinsATL · 4 seasons · 2.9 together129connectionJohn DrewATL · 3 seasons · 3.0 together100connectionEddie Johnson (1978-1987)ATL · 4 seasons · 3.0 together92connectionSteve HawesATL · 4 seasons · 3.0 together60connectionTom McMillenATL · 4 seasons · 3.0 together51connectionCharlie CrissATL, MIL · 4 seasons · 2.7 together30connectionWes MatthewsATL · 3 seasons · 1.8 together22connectionJim McElroyATL · 3 seasons · 2.1 together22connectionArmond HillATL, MIL · 3 seasons · 1.6 together18connection
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Rory SparrowATL · 2 seasons · 1.0 together15connectionDave CowensMIL · 1 season · 0.1 together13connectionSidney MoncriefMIL · 1 season · 0.1 together12connectionTom BurlesonATL · 1 season · 0.7 together10connectionBob LanierMIL · 1 season · 0.1 together8connectionDominique WilkinsATL · 1 season · 0.0 together8connectionRon LeeATL · 1 season · 0.7 together8connectionMike GlennATL · 2 seasons · 1.0 together7connectionDon CollinsATL · 1 season · 1.0 together7connectionMarques JohnsonMIL · 1 season · 0.1 together6connectionJohn BrownATL · 1 season · 0.6 together5connectionAl WoodATL · 1 season · 0.4 together5connectionFreeman WilliamsATL · 1 season · 0.5 together4connectionJack GivensATL · 1 season · 1.0 together4connectionPaul PresseyMIL · 1 season · 0.1 together4connectionTerry FurlowATL · 1 season · 0.5 together3connectionPhil FordMIL · 1 season · 0.1 together3connectionAlton ListerMIL · 1 season · 0.1 together3connectionSteve MixMIL · 1 season · 0.1 together3connectionBrian WintersMIL · 1 season · 0.1 together3connectionRudy MacklinATL · 2 seasons · 1.0 together3connectionMickey JohnsonMIL · 1 season · 0.1 together3connectionJunior BridgemanMIL · 1 season · 0.1 together3connectionRandy SmithATL · 1 season · 0.0 together2connectionGeorge Johnson (1973-1986)ATL · 1 season · 0.0 together2connectionHarvey CatchingsMIL · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionJohnny Davis (1977-1986)ATL · 1 season · 0.0 together2connectionPaul MokeskiMIL · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionScott HastingsATL · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionRickey BrownATL · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionCraig SheltonATL · 2 seasons · 1.1 together1connectionKeith EdmonsonATL · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionRick WilsonATL · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionArt CollinsATL · 1 season · 0.6 together0connection

Quick Answers

What teams did Sam Pellom play for?

Sam Pellom played for the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks.

What team is Sam Pellom most known for?

Sam Pellom is most known for the Atlanta Hawks (96%) and Milwaukee Bucks (4%) - ranked by share of Sam Pellom's on-court Tetherball fame.

How many championships did Sam Pellom win?

Sam Pellom did not win an NBA championship.

What was Sam Pellom's most famous season?

Sam Pellom's most famous season was 1980-81, earning 7 fame points - 77 games, 5.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 0.6 assists, and 19.1 minutes per game.

What were Sam Pellom's career stats?

Sam Pellom averaged 4.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game over 196 career games.

When did Sam Pellom play in the NBA?

Sam Pellom played from 1979-80 to 1982-83, spanning 4 NBA seasons.

Where was Sam Pellom drafted?

Sam Pellom was not selected in the NBA Draft.

How famous is Sam Pellom?

Sam Pellom has a Tetherball fame score of 109, ranked #2,365 of 5,416 rated players - rated Platinum.

Who was Sam Pellom's most famous teammate?

Sam Pellom's most famous teammate was Dave Cowens, sharing 1 season together.

Who were Sam Pellom's most connected teammates?

Sam Pellom's most connected teammates were Dan Roundfield, Tree Rollins, and John Drew - the strongest teammate connections of Sam Pellom's career, led by Dan Roundfield over 4 shared seasons.

What awards did Sam Pellom win?

Sam Pellom did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.

Career fame

108.94

Platinum#2,365 in fame

Sam Pellom

More famous than 56% of all other NBA careers. A deep cut - only sharp fans pull this one.

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