Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets players: who played for both
Who played for both the Celtics and Hornets?
41 players played for both the Boston Celtics and the Charlotte Hornets between 1988–89 and 2025–26, including Robert Parish, Isaiah Thomas, Kemba Walker and Gordon Hayward. 23 of them played for the Celtics first and 15 for the Hornets first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Greg Kite is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Celtics first, then the Hornets from 1988–89.
- Xavier Tillman is the most recent: Celtics first, then the Hornets from 2025–26.
- Robert Parish played the most seasons across the two: 14 for the Celtics and 2 for the Hornets.
- 3 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Eric Williams.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (14), PG (13), C (6), SG (4).
How many can you name?
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All 41 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Celtics | Hornets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Parish | C | 1980–1994 (14 s) | 1994–1996 (2 s) |
| Kemba Walker | PG | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2011–2019 (8 s) |
| Terry Rozier | SG/PG | 2015–2019 (4 s) | 2019–2024 (5 s) |
| Gerald Wallace | SF | 2013–2015 (2 s) | 2004–2011 (7 s) |
| David Wesley | PG/SG | 1994–1997 (3 s) | 1997–2002 (5 s) |
| Eric Williams | SF/SG | 1995–1997, 1999–2004 (7 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Gordon Hayward | SF/PF | 2017–2020 (3 s) | 2020–2024 (4 s) |
| Grant Williams | PF | 2019–2023 (4 s) | 2023–2026 (3 s) |
| Kenny Anderson | PG | 1997–2002 (5 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Al Jefferson | C/PF | 2004–2007 (3 s) | 2013–2016 (3 s) |
| Greg Kite | C | 1983–1988 (5 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Ricky Davis | SG/SF | 2003–2006 (3 s) | 1998–2000 (2 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Xavier Tillman | PF/C | 2023–2026 (3 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Eddie House | PG/SG | 2007–2010 (3 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2006–2009 (3 s) |
| Joe Wolf | PF/C | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1994–1996, 1998–99 (3 s) |
| Jerry Sichting | PG | 1985–1988 (3 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| D. J. White | PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2010–2012, 2013–14 (3 s) |
| Courtney Lee | SG | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| P. J. Brown | C/PF | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Tony Delk | PG/SG | 2001–2003 (2 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Drew Peterson | PF/SF | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Keith Bogans | SG/SF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Brad Wanamaker | PG/SG | 2018–2020 (2 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Doug Overton | PG | 1999–2001 (2 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Lorenzo Williams | PF/C | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1992–1994 (2 s) |
| Theo Ratliff | C/PF | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk | SF/SG | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Frank Brickowski | PF/C | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1993–94 (1 s) |
| Noah Vonleh | PF/C | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Rickey Green | PG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Jumaine Jones | PF/SF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Marty Conlon | PF/C | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1993–94 (1 s) |
| Jérôme Moïso | PF/C | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Dwayne Jones | PF | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Andre Turner | PG | 1986–87 (1 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Ronnie Grandison | PF | 1988–89 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Michael Hawkins | PG | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| James Blackwell | PG | 1994–95 (1 s) | 1994–95 (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.Hornets seasons include the Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2014).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Boston Celtics and the Charlotte Hornets?
41, from 1988–89 to 2025–26, including Robert Parish, Isaiah Thomas, Kemba Walker and Gordon Hayward. 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?
Greg Kite: Boston Celtics first, then the Charlotte Hornets from 1988–89.
Who has played for both recently?
Grant Williams, Xavier Tillman and Drew Peterson, with a season for one of the two in 2024–25 or 2025–26.
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. Hornets seasons include the Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2014).
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