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Tim James

No. 5,115 All-Time · of 5,416

Fame score

-19

Diamond tier

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

Tim James played 3 seasons across the Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets (1988–2002), and Philadelphia 76ers, and ranks #5115 in Tetherball fame. Tim James's standout season came in 2000-01 - earning 1 fame points that year, averaging 1.5 points per game. Tim James is rated Diamond in Tetherball - more famous than 6% of all other NBA careers.

Fame share

Combined across every stint with each team.

  • Charlotte Hornets54%
  • Miami Heat31%
  • Philadelphia 76ers15%

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.

11MIACHHPHIPEAK · 1 · 2000-01 · CHH
1999-002000-012001-02
CHH

Career teams - the connection strand

Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.

Career

1.6PPG
1.1RPG
0.3APG
43Games
3Seasons
0Titles

Peak season: 2000-01 - 1 fame points.

Draft: Round 1, No. 25 overall (1999).

Season-by-season log · 3 seasons

SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPGFame EarnedAwardsPlayoffs
1999-00MIA (52-30)42.81.00.51-Lost Conf Semis
2000-01CHH (46-36)301.51.20.31-Lost Conf Semis
2001-02PHI (43-39)91.30.80.10-Lost First Round

The Fame Recipe

Fame shape

Career Stats 3rdLongevity 3rdDraft Bonus 14thPeak Bonus 0thHonors 0thRings 0th

What built this fame

Base fame · -21.12

Career Stats13rd
Longevity13rd
Draft Bonus1314th
Peak Bonus-370th
Honors00th
Rings00th

How it adds up

Base fame-21.12
× Recency 1.11−2.30
+ Team Context+2.71
= Final fame-19.26

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.

Derrick ColemanCHH, PHI · 2 seasons · 0.9 together30connectionOtis ThorpeMIA, CHH · 2 seasons · 0.8 together28connectionP.J. BrownMIA, CHH · 2 seasons · 0.8 together26connectionAllen IversonPHI · 1 season · 0.2 together26connectionBaron DavisCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together25connectionHersey HawkinsCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together23connectionDikembe MutomboPHI · 1 season · 0.2 together22connectionJamal MashburnMIA, CHH · 2 seasons · 0.8 together20connectionElden CampbellCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together19connectionDavid WesleyCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together16connection
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Alonzo MourningMIA · 1 season · 0.1 together12connectionJamaal MagloireCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together11connectionTim HardawayMIA · 1 season · 0.1 together10connectionBruce BowenMIA · 1 season · 0.1 together9connectionDerrick McKeyPHI · 1 season · 0.2 together8connectionEric SnowPHI · 1 season · 0.2 together7connectionDan MajerleMIA · 1 season · 0.1 together6connectionRaja BellPHI · 1 season · 0.2 together6connectionAaron McKiePHI · 1 season · 0.2 together5connectionSamuel DalembertPHI · 1 season · 0.2 together4connectionMatt HarpringPHI · 1 season · 0.2 together4connectionLee NailonCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together4connectionEldridge RecasnerCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together4connectionEddie RobinsonCHH · 1 season · 0.7 together3connectionClarence WeatherspoonMIA · 1 season · 0.1 together3connectionSpeedy ClaxtonPHI · 1 season · 0.2 together3connectionCorie BlountPHI · 1 season · 0.2 together2connectionVoshon LenardMIA · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionAnthony CarterMIA · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionScott BurrellCHH · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionMatt GeigerPHI · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionDuane CauswellMIA · 1 season · 0.1 together2connectionVonteego CummingsPHI · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionMichael RuffinPHI · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionRex WaltersMIA · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionRodney BufordMIA · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionMark StricklandMIA · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionDoug OvertonCHH · 1 season · 0.0 together1connectionJabari SmithPHI · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionDamone BrownPHI · 1 season · 0.2 together1connectionIra BowmanPHI · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionTerrance RobersonCHH · 1 season · 0.1 together1connectionHarold JamisonMIA · 1 season · 0.1 together0connectionAlvin JonesPHI · 1 season · 0.2 together0connection

Quick Answers

What teams did Tim James play for?

Tim James played for the Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets (1988–2002), and Philadelphia 76ers.

What team is Tim James most known for?

Tim James is most known for the Charlotte Hornets (54%), Miami Heat (31%), and Philadelphia 76ers (15%) - ranked by share of Tim James's on-court Tetherball fame.

How many championships did Tim James win?

Tim James did not win an NBA championship.

What was Tim James's most famous season?

Tim James's most famous season was 2000-01, earning 1 fame points - 30 games, 1.5 points, 1.2 rebounds, 0.3 assists, and 6.6 minutes per game.

What were Tim James's career stats?

Tim James averaged 1.6 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game over 43 career games.

When did Tim James play in the NBA?

Tim James played from 1999-00 to 2001-02, spanning 3 NBA seasons.

Where was Tim James drafted?

Tim James was selected with the #25 overall pick (Round 1) in the 1999 NBA Draft.

How famous is Tim James?

Tim James has a Tetherball fame score of -19, ranked #5,115 of 5,416 rated players - rated Diamond.

Who was Tim James's most famous teammate?

Tim James's most famous teammate was Allen Iverson, sharing 1 season together.

Who were Tim James's most connected teammates?

Tim James's most connected teammates were Derrick Coleman, Otis Thorpe, and P.J. Brown - the strongest teammate connections of Tim James's career, led by Derrick Coleman over 2 shared seasons.

What awards did Tim James win?

Tim James did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.

Career fame

-19.26

Diamond#5,115 in fame

Tim James

More famous than 6% of all other NBA careers. A true rarity - among the hardest names to know.

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