Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
Earned all of his on-court fame with the Detroit Pistons - a true one-franchise career.
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: 1961-62 - 8 fame points.
Draft: Round 5, No. 36 overall (1960).
Season-by-season log · 5 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-61 | DET (34-45) | 35 | 5.6 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 2 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1961-62 | DET (37-43) | 69 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 8 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1962-63 | DET (34-46) | 79 | 9.2 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 7 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1963-64 | DET (23-57) | 77 | 8.2 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 5 | - | - |
| 1964-65 | DET (31-49) | 12 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0 | - | - |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 96.18
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 Willie Jones play for?
Willie Jones played for the Detroit Pistons.
What team is Willie Jones most known for?
Willie Jones spent the entire career with the Detroit Pistons - a one-franchise player.
How many championships did Willie Jones win?
Willie Jones did not win an NBA championship.
What was Willie Jones's most famous season?
Willie Jones's most famous season was 1961-62, earning 8 fame points - 69 games, 6.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 14.6 minutes per game.
What were Willie Jones's career stats?
Willie Jones averaged 7.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game over 272 career games.
When did Willie Jones play in the NBA?
Willie Jones played from 1960-61 to 1964-65, spanning 5 NBA seasons.
Where was Willie Jones drafted?
Willie Jones was selected with the #36 overall pick (Round 5) in the 1960 NBA Draft.
How famous is Willie Jones?
Willie Jones has a Tetherball fame score of 98, ranked #2,451 of 5,416 rated players - rated Platinum.
Who was Willie Jones's most famous teammate?
Willie Jones's most famous teammate was Dave DeBusschere, sharing 3 seasons together.
Who were Willie Jones's most connected teammates?
Willie Jones's most connected teammates were Bailey Howell, Dave DeBusschere, and Don Ohl - the strongest teammate connections of Willie Jones's career, led by Bailey Howell over 4 shared seasons.
What awards did Willie Jones win?
Willie Jones did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
97.65
Willie Jones
More famous than 55% of all other NBA careers. A deep cut - only sharp fans pull this one.
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