The Fame Hub

Sam Smith (1968-1971)

No. 2,520 All-Time · of 5,416

Fame score

89

Platinum tier

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

Sam Smith (1968-1971) played 4 seasons across the MNM, KEN, and UTS, and ranks #2520 in Tetherball fame. Sam Smith (1968-1971)'s standout season came in 1967-68 - earning 6 fame points that year, averaging 9.8 points per game. Career honors include 1 championship. Sam Smith (1968-1971) is rated Platinum in Tetherball - more famous than 53% of all other NBA careers.

Fame share

Combined across every stint with each team.

  • KEN46%
  • MNM37%
  • UTS17%

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.

63MNMKENUTSPEAK · 6 · 1967-68 · MNM
1967-681970-71

Career teams - the connection strand

Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.

Career

8.2PPG
7.0RPG
1.1APG
255Games
4Seasons
1Titles

Peak season: 1967-68 - 6 fame points.

Draft: Round 3, No. 28 overall (1967).

Season-by-season log · 4 seasons

SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPGFame EarnedAwardsPlayoffs
1967-68MNM779.87.61.16-Lost Conf Finals
1968-69KEN627.46.31.03-Lost Conf Semis
1969-70KEN819.68.91.34-Lost Conf Finals
1970-71KENUTS352.92.30.63-🏆 NBA Champion

The Award Wall

NBA Champion1

The Fame Recipe

Fame shape

Career Stats 32ndLongevity 33rdDraft Bonus 5thPeak Bonus 21stHonors 0thRings 1st

What built this fame

Base fame · 162.09

Career Stats4132nd
Longevity1733rd
Draft Bonus75th
Peak Bonus9621st
Honors00th
Rings21st

How it adds up

Base fame162.09
× Recency 0.98−3.40
× Young Superstar 1.02+3.81
+ Team Context+0.50
= Final fame89.47

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.

Louie DampierKEN · 3 seasons · 2.6 together115connectionMel DanielsMNM · 1 season · 1.0 together50connectionDan IsselKEN · 1 season · 0.6 together29connectionDarel CarrierKEN · 3 seasons · 2.6 together25connectionGoose LigonKEN · 3 seasons · 2.6 together20connectionDonnie FreemanMNM, UTS · 2 seasons · 1.2 together16connectionLes HunterMNM, KEN · 2 seasons · 1.6 together11connectionGene MooreKEN · 2 seasons · 2.0 together11connectionZelmo BeatyUTS · 1 season · 0.2 together11connectionOllie DardenKEN · 2 seasons · 2.0 together6connection
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Bud OlsenKEN · 1 season · 1.0 together5connectionManny LeaksKEN · 1 season · 0.7 together5connectionRon BooneUTS · 1 season · 0.2 together5connectionCincy PowellKEN · 1 season · 0.6 together4connectionTommy KronKEN · 1 season · 0.9 together4connectionSkip ThorenMNM · 1 season · 1.0 together4connectionRandy MahaffeyKEN · 1 season · 0.7 together3connectionWillie WiseUTS · 1 season · 0.2 together3connectionWalt SimonKEN · 1 season · 0.6 together3connectionWayne HightowerUTS · 1 season · 0.2 together3connectionWayne ChapmanKEN · 2 seasons · 2.0 together3connectionRed RobbinsUTS · 1 season · 0.2 together3connectionWillie MurrellKEN · 1 season · 0.8 together2connectionBobby RascoeKEN · 2 seasons · 1.1 together2connectionGlen CombsUTS · 1 season · 0.2 together2connectionRon PerryMNM · 1 season · 1.0 together2connectionJim CaldwellKEN · 1 season · 1.0 together2connectionErvin InnigerMNM · 1 season · 1.0 together2connectionSteve ChubinKEN · 1 season · 0.3 together1connectionMerv JacksonUTS · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionGeorge StoneUTS · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionGeorge TinsleyKEN · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionErrol PalmerMNM · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionGary KellerMNM · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionJeff CongdonUTS · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionJohnny JonesKEN · 1 season · 0.6 together1connectionMike ButlerUTS · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionDan Anderson (1968-1969)KEN · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionMike PrattKEN · 1 season · 0.6 together1connectionTom WorkmanUTS · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionJohn FairchildKEN · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionKeith SwagertyKEN · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionDennis HamiltonKEN · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionDick ClarkMNM · 1 season · 0.6 together1connectionBobby WashingtonKEN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionHenry AkinKEN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionDick NemelkaUTS · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionTerry KunzeMNM · 1 season · 1.0 together1connectionGene WilliamsKEN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionBobby CroftKEN · 1 season · 0.6 together1connectionHowie WrightKEN · 1 season · 0.6 together1connectionTom HaganKEN · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionAl WilliamsKEN · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionReggie LacefieldKEN · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionSammy LittleKEN · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionPenny EarlyKEN · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionDan HesterKEN · 1 season · 0.2 together0connectionElton McGriffKEN · 1 season · 0.2 together0connectionRod McDonaldUTS · 1 season · 0.2 together0connectionPaul LongKEN · 1 season · 0.2 together0connection

Quick Answers

What teams did Sam Smith (1968-1971) play for?

Sam Smith (1968-1971) played for the MNM, KEN, and UTS.

What team is Sam Smith (1968-1971) most known for?

Sam Smith (1968-1971) is most known for the KEN (46%), MNM (37%), and UTS (17%) - ranked by share of Sam Smith (1968-1971)'s on-court Tetherball fame.

How many championships did Sam Smith (1968-1971) win?

Sam Smith (1968-1971) won 1 NBA championship.

What was Sam Smith (1968-1971)'s most famous season?

Sam Smith (1968-1971)'s most famous season was 1967-68, earning 6 fame points - 77 games, 9.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 28.2 minutes per game.

What were Sam Smith (1968-1971)'s career stats?

Sam Smith (1968-1971) averaged 8.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game over 255 career games.

When did Sam Smith (1968-1971) play in the NBA?

Sam Smith (1968-1971) played from 1967-68 to 1970-71, spanning 4 NBA seasons.

Where was Sam Smith (1968-1971) drafted?

Sam Smith (1968-1971) was selected with the #28 overall pick (Round 3) in the 1967 NBA Draft.

How famous is Sam Smith (1968-1971)?

Sam Smith (1968-1971) has a Tetherball fame score of 89, ranked #2,520 of 5,416 rated players - rated Platinum.

Who was Sam Smith (1968-1971)'s most famous teammate?

Sam Smith (1968-1971)'s most famous teammate was Mel Daniels, sharing 1 season together.

Who were Sam Smith (1968-1971)'s most connected teammates?

Sam Smith (1968-1971)'s most connected teammates were Louie Dampier, Mel Daniels, and Dan Issel - the strongest teammate connections of Sam Smith (1968-1971)'s career, led by Louie Dampier over 3 shared seasons.

What awards did Sam Smith (1968-1971) win?

Sam Smith (1968-1971) did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.

Career fame

89.47

Platinum#2,520 in fame

Sam Smith (1968-1971)

More famous than 53% of all other NBA careers. A deep cut - only sharp fans pull this one.

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