Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Detroit Pistons63%
- Seattle SuperSonics33%
- Portland Trail Blazers4.4%
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: 1973-74 - 9 fame points.
Draft: Round 2, No. 19 overall (1969).
Season-by-season log · 7 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-72 | DET (26-56) | 78 | 7.5 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 7 | - | - |
| 1972-73 | DET (40-42) | 79 | 8.3 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 8 | - | - |
| 1973-74 | DET (52-30) | 74 | 8.0 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 9 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1974-75 | DET (40-42) | 24 | 6.6 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 3 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1975-76 | SEA (43-39) | 64 | 6.9 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 6 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1976-77 | SEA (40-42) | 76 | 7.7 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 8 | - | - |
| 1977-78 | DET (38-44)POR (58-24) | 35 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 3 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 160.55
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 Norwood play for?
Willie Norwood played for the Detroit Pistons, Seattle SuperSonics, and Portland Trail Blazers.
What team is Willie Norwood most known for?
Willie Norwood is most known for the Detroit Pistons (63%), Seattle SuperSonics (33%), and Portland Trail Blazers (4%) - ranked by share of Willie Norwood's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Willie Norwood win?
Willie Norwood did not win an NBA championship.
What was Willie Norwood's most famous season?
Willie Norwood's most famous season was 1973-74, earning 9 fame points - 74 games, 8.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 0.8 assists, and 15.9 minutes per game.
What were Willie Norwood's career stats?
Willie Norwood averaged 7.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game over 430 career games.
When did Willie Norwood play in the NBA?
Willie Norwood played from 1971-72 to 1977-78, spanning 7 NBA seasons.
Where was Willie Norwood drafted?
Willie Norwood was selected with the #19 overall pick (Round 2) in the 1969 NBA Draft.
How famous is Willie Norwood?
Willie Norwood has a Tetherball fame score of 178, ranked #1,917 of 5,416 rated players - rated Gold.
Who was Willie Norwood's most famous teammate?
Willie Norwood's most famous teammate was Dennis Johnson, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Willie Norwood's most connected teammates?
Willie Norwood's most connected teammates were Bob Lanier, Dave Bing, and Chris Ford - the strongest teammate connections of Willie Norwood's career, led by Bob Lanier over 5 shared seasons.
What awards did Willie Norwood win?
Willie Norwood did not win any major NBA honors or All-Star selections.
Career fame
178.41
Willie Norwood
More famous than 65% of all other NBA careers. A solid name for fans with real roster depth.
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