Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets players: who played for both
Who played for both the Hawks and Hornets?
39 players played for both the Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Hornets between 1988–89 and 2025–26, including Dwight Howard, Jeremy Lin, Stephen Jackson and Kenny Anderson. 22 of them played for the Hawks first and 17 for the Hornets first.
Did you know?
- Sidney Lowe is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Hawks first, then the Hornets from 1988–89.
- Frank Kaminsky is the most recent: Hornets first, then the Hawks from 2022–23.
- Marvin Williams played the most seasons across the two: 7 for the Hawks and 6 for the Hornets.
- 1 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Tim Kempton.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (12), PF (9), SG (7), C (6).
How many can you name?
Name players who played for both the Hawks and the Hornets. The surname is enough. 0 / 39
All 39 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Hawks | Hornets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Williams | PF/SF | 2005–2012 (7 s) | 2014–2020 (6 s) |
| Nazr Mohammed | C | 2000–2004 (4 s) | 2007–2011 (4 s) |
| Steve Smith | SG | 1994–1999 (5 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Boris Diaw | PF/SG | 2003–2005 (2 s) | 2008–2012 (4 s) |
| Stacey Augmon | SF/SG | 1991–1996 (5 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Eldridge Recasner | PG/SG | 1996–1998 (2 s) | 1998–2002 (4 s) |
| Frank Kaminsky | C/PF | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2015–2019 (4 s) |
| Theo Ratliff | C/PF | 2000–2004 (4 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Jannero Pargo | PG/SG | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2012–2015 (3 s) |
| Shelvin Mack | PG/SG | 2012–2016 (4 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Brevin Knight | PG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2004–2007 (3 s) |
| Stephen Jackson | SF/SG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| Rumeal Robinson | PG | 1990–1992 (2 s) | 1993–94 (1 s) |
| Miles Plumlee | C/PF | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Tony Delk | PG/SG | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Gary Neal | SG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Acie Law | PG | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Chucky Brown | PF/SF | 1997–98 (1 s) | 1998–2000 (2 s) |
| Treveon Graham | SG/SF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Lee Nailon | PF/SF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Darrin Hancock | SG/SF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1994–1996 (2 s) |
| Tim Kempton | PF/C | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1988–89, 1993–94 (2 s) |
| Dwight Howard | C | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Jeremy Lin | PG/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Kenny Anderson | PG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Lance Stephenson | SG/SF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Marco Belinelli | SG/SF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Vladimir Radmanović | PF/SF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Sidney Lowe | PG | 1984–85 (1 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Anthony Tolliver | PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Joel Przybilla | C | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Willie Burton | SF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Ronald Murray | PG/SG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Matt Bullard | PF/SF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Steve Henson | PG | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1993–94 (1 s) |
| Tony Smith | SG/PG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Cartier Martin | SF/SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Ronnie Grandison | PF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Jeff Sanders | SF | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1990–91 (1 s) |
From English Wikipedia's player infoboxes (CC BY-SA 4.0), BAA/NBA seasons 1946–47 to 2025–26. A season counts when the player's infobox lists it for the franchise; ABA seasons do not count.Hawks seasons include the Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1949–1951), Milwaukee Hawks (1951–1955) and St. Louis Hawks (1955–1968).Hornets seasons include the Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2014).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Hornets?
39, from 1988–89 to 2025–26, including Dwight Howard, Jeremy Lin, Stephen Jackson and Kenny Anderson. A player counts when his Wikipedia infobox lists at least one NBA season with each franchise.
Who was the first player on this list to play for both?
Sidney Lowe: Atlanta Hawks first, then the Charlotte Hornets from 1988–89.
Does a player count if the team has moved or changed its name?
Yes. Seasons count for today's franchise: every old name and city is linked to the club that carries its history today. Hawks seasons include the Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1949–1951), Milwaukee Hawks (1951–1955) and St. Louis Hawks (1955–1968). Hornets seasons include the Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2014).
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