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Steve Sheppard

No. 3,566 All-Time · of 5,416

Fame score

12

Diamond tier

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

Steve Sheppard played 2 seasons across the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons, and ranks #3566 in Tetherball fame. Steve Sheppard's standout season came in 1977-78 - earning 2 fame points that year, averaging 4.3 points per game. Steve Sheppard is rated Diamond in Tetherball - more famous than 34% of all other NBA careers.

Fame share

Combined across every stint with each team.

  • Chicago Bulls92%
  • Detroit Pistons7.6%

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.

21CHIDETPEAK · 2 · 1977-78 · CHI
1977-781978-79
CHI

Career teams - the connection strand

Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.

Career

3.5PPG
1.7RPG
0.6APG
106Games
2Seasons
0Titles

Peak season: 1977-78 - 2 fame points.

Draft: Round 2, No. 30 overall (1977).

Season-by-season log · 2 seasons

SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPGFame EarnedAwardsPlayoffs
1977-78CHI (40-42)644.32.00.72--
1978-79CHI (31-51)DET (30-52)422.21.10.51--

The Fame Recipe

Fame shape

Career Stats 11thLongevity 11thDraft Bonus 1stPeak Bonus 1stHonors 0thRings 0th

What built this fame

Base fame · 11.72

Career Stats611th
Longevity211th
Draft Bonus21st
Peak Bonus11st
Honors00th
Rings00th

How it adds up

Base fame11.72
× Recency 1.01+0.15
= Final fame11.87

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.

Artis GilmoreCHI · 2 seasons · 1.5 together96connectionNorm Van LierCHI · 1 season · 1.0 together35connectionMickey JohnsonCHI · 2 seasons · 1.5 together29connectionBob LanierDET · 1 season · 0.4 together28connectionCazzie RussellCHI · 1 season · 0.8 together21connectionScott MayCHI · 2 seasons · 1.5 together17connectionMark LandsbergerCHI · 2 seasons · 1.5 together15connectionReggie TheusCHI · 1 season · 0.5 together14connectionWilbur HollandCHI · 2 seasons · 1.5 together13connectionJohn MengeltCHI · 2 seasons · 1.5 together12connection
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Nick WeatherspoonCHI · 1 season · 0.9 together10connectionM.L. CarrDET · 1 season · 0.4 together10connectionRickey GreenDET · 1 season · 0.4 together9connectionJim BrewerDET · 1 season · 0.4 together9connectionTerry TylerDET · 1 season · 0.4 together8connectionKevin PorterDET · 1 season · 0.4 together8connectionJohn LongDET · 1 season · 0.4 together7connectionTom BoerwinkleCHI · 1 season · 0.5 together7connectionDerrek DickeyCHI · 1 season · 0.6 together6connectionBen PoquetteDET · 1 season · 0.4 together5connectionLeon DouglasDET · 1 season · 0.4 together5connectionOllie JohnsonCHI · 1 season · 0.5 together5connectionCharles DudleyCHI · 1 season · 0.5 together4connectionJohn BrownCHI · 1 season · 0.5 together4connectionCliff PondexterCHI · 1 season · 1.0 together4connectionEarl TatumDET · 1 season · 0.4 together4connectionScott LloydCHI · 1 season · 0.5 together3connectionChris FordDET · 1 season · 0.1 together3connectionTate ArmstrongCHI · 2 seasons · 1.5 together3connectionJim ArdCHI · 1 season · 0.3 together3connectionLarry McNeillDET · 1 season · 0.2 together2connectionRon BehagenDET · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionGus GerardDET · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionBubbles HawkinsDET · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionGlenn HansenCHI · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionOtis HowardDET · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionDennis BoydDET · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionAndre WakefieldCHI, DET · 1 season · 0.4 together0connectionEssie HollisDET · 1 season · 0.4 together0connection

Quick Answers

What teams did Steve Sheppard play for?

Steve Sheppard played for the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons.

What team is Steve Sheppard most known for?

Steve Sheppard is most known for the Chicago Bulls (92%) and Detroit Pistons (8%) - ranked by share of Steve Sheppard's on-court Tetherball fame.

How many championships did Steve Sheppard win?

Steve Sheppard did not win an NBA championship.

What was Steve Sheppard's most famous season?

Steve Sheppard's most famous season was 1977-78, earning 2 fame points - 64 games, 4.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.7 assists, and 10.9 minutes per game.

What were Steve Sheppard's career stats?

Steve Sheppard averaged 3.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game over 106 career games.

When did Steve Sheppard play in the NBA?

Steve Sheppard played from 1977-78 to 1978-79, spanning 2 NBA seasons.

Where was Steve Sheppard drafted?

Steve Sheppard was selected with the #30 overall pick (Round 2) in the 1977 NBA Draft.

How famous is Steve Sheppard?

Steve Sheppard has a Tetherball fame score of 12, ranked #3,566 of 5,416 rated players - rated Diamond.

Who was Steve Sheppard's most famous teammate?

Steve Sheppard's most famous teammate was Artis Gilmore, sharing 2 seasons together.

Who were Steve Sheppard's most connected teammates?

Steve Sheppard's most connected teammates were Artis Gilmore, Norm Van Lier, and Mickey Johnson - the strongest teammate connections of Steve Sheppard's career, led by Artis Gilmore over 2 shared seasons.

What awards did Steve Sheppard win?

Steve Sheppard did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.

Career fame

11.87

Diamond#3,566 in fame

Steve Sheppard

More famous than 34% of all other NBA careers. A true rarity - among the hardest names to know.

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