Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Boston Celtics89%
- Los Angeles Clippers4.0%
- Phoenix Suns3.9%
- New York Knicks3.1%
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: 1997-98 - 12 fame points.
Draft: Round 1, No. 19 overall (1996).
Season-by-season log · 10 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | NYK (57-25) | 35 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1997-98 | BOS (36-46) | 82 | 9.6 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 12 | - | - |
| 1998-99 | BOS (19-31) | 32 | 5.7 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 2 | - | - |
| 1999-00 | BOS (35-47) | 61 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 2 | - | - |
| 2000-01 | BOS (36-46) | 60 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1 | - | - |
| 2001-02 | BOS (49-33) | 56 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 5 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
| 2002-03 | BOS (44-38) | 82 | 6.1 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 12 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 2003-04 | BOS (36-46) | 77 | 7.9 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 9 | - | Lost First Round |
| 2004-05 | BOS (45-37)PHX (62-20) | 72 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 8 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
| 2005-06 | LAC (47-35) | 36 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 2 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 241.94
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 Walter McCarty play for?
Walter McCarty played for the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Clippers.
What team is Walter McCarty most known for?
Walter McCarty is most known for the Boston Celtics (89%), Los Angeles Clippers (4%), and Phoenix Suns (4%) - ranked by share of Walter McCarty's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Walter McCarty win?
Walter McCarty did not win an NBA championship.
What was Walter McCarty's most famous season?
Walter McCarty's most famous season was 1997-98, earning 12 fame points - 82 games, 9.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 28.5 minutes per game.
What were Walter McCarty's career stats?
Walter McCarty averaged 5.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game over 593 career games.
When did Walter McCarty play in the NBA?
Walter McCarty played from 1996-97 to 2005-06, spanning 10 NBA seasons.
Where was Walter McCarty drafted?
Walter McCarty was selected with the #19 overall pick (Round 1) in the 1996 NBA Draft.
How famous is Walter McCarty?
Walter McCarty has a Tetherball fame score of 324, ranked #1,328 of 5,416 rated players - rated Iron.
Who was Walter McCarty's most famous teammate?
Walter McCarty's most famous teammate was Gary Payton, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Walter McCarty's most connected teammates?
Walter McCarty's most connected teammates were Paul Pierce, Antoine Walker, and Kenny Anderson - the strongest teammate connections of Walter McCarty's career, led by Paul Pierce over 7 shared seasons.
What awards did Walter McCarty win?
Walter McCarty did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
324.41
Walter McCarty
More famous than 75% of all other NBA careers. A widely-known pro most fans can place.
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