Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Celtics and Cavaliers?
60 players played for both the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers between 1970–71 and 2025–26, including Shaquille O'Neal, Kyrie Irving, Rajon Rondo and Isaiah Thomas. 33 of them played for the Celtics first and 24 for the Cavaliers first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Earl Tatum is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Celtics first, then the Cavaliers from 1979–80.
- Dennis Schröder is the most recent: Celtics first, then the Cavaliers from 2025–26.
- Tristan Thompson played the most seasons across the two: 1 for the Celtics and 11 for the Cavaliers.
- 5 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Tristan Thompson.
- Most common positions on this list: C (17), PG (15), PF (11), SF (9).
How many can you name?
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All 60 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | C | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2011–2020, 2023–2025 (11 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2006–2015 (9 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Kendrick Perkins | C | 2003–2011 (8 s) | 2014–15, 2017–18 (2 s) |
| John Bagley | PG | 1989–1993 (4 s) | 1982–1987 (5 s) |
| Kyrie Irving | PG | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2011–2017 (6 s) |
| Eric Williams | SF/SG | 1995–1997, 1999–2004 (7 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Delonte West | PG/SG | 2004–2007, 2010–11 (4 s) | 2007–2010 (3 s) |
| Scott Wedman | SF | 1982–1987 (5 s) | 1981–1983 (2 s) |
| Aleksandar Pavlović | SF/SG | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2004–2009 (5 s) |
| Tony Battie | C/PF | 1998–2004 (6 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Vitalii Potapenko | C | 1998–2002 (4 s) | 1996–1999 (3 s) |
| Luke Kornet | C/PF | 2020–2025 (5 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Ricky Davis | SG/SF | 2003–2006 (3 s) | 2001–2004 (3 s) |
| Jeff Green | PF | 2010–11, 2012–2015 (4 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Tyler Zeller | C | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| Leon Powe | PF | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| Chris Mihm | C | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2000–2004 (4 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Jae Crowder | PF/SF | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Wally Szczerbiak | SF | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2007–2009 (2 s) |
| Lamar Stevens | SF/PF | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2020–2023 (3 s) |
| Damon Jones | PG/SG | 1998–99 (1 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| David Wesley | PG/SG | 1994–1997 (3 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Bimbo Coles | PG | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2000–2003 (3 s) |
| John Holland | SF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2016–2019 (3 s) |
| Kedrick Brown | SF | 2001–2004 (3 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Luke Harangody | PF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2010–2013 (3 s) |
| Andrew DeClercq | C/PF | 1997–1999 (2 s) | 1998–2000 (2 s) |
| Michael Stewart | PF/C | 2003–2005 (2 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Eric Fernsten | C/PF | 1979–1982 (3 s) | 1975–76 (1 s) |
| Tacko Fall | C | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | PF | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| C. J. Miles | SF/SG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| Javonte Green | SG/SF | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Jumaine Jones | PF/SF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2001–2003 (2 s) |
| Fred Roberts | PF/C | 1986–1988 (2 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Mark Bryant | PF/C | 2002–03 (1 s) | 1999–2001 (2 s) |
| Milt Palacio | PG/SG | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Semih Erden | C | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Jiří Welsch | SG/SF | 2003–2005 (2 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Dirk Minniefield | PG | 1987–88 (1 s) | 1985–1987 (2 s) |
| Dwayne Jones | PF | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2006–2008 (2 s) |
| Shaquille O'Neal | C | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Dennis Schröder | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Sebastian Telfair | PG | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Mfiondu Kabengele | C/PF | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Scot Pollard | C/PF | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Nik Stauskas | SG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Lester Hudson | PG/SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Bryant Stith | SG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Larry Robinson | SF/SG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Bruno Šundov | C | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| J. R. Bremer | PG | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Jérôme Moïso | PF/C | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Brodric Thomas | SG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Earl Tatum | SG/SF | 1978–79 (1 s) | 1979–80 (1 s) |
| Jimmy Oliver | SG/SF | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Michael Hawkins | PG | 1996–97 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Darren Tillis | C/PF | 1982–83 (1 s) | 1982–83 (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.
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers?
60, from 1970–71 to 2025–26, including Shaquille O'Neal, Kyrie Irving, Rajon Rondo and Isaiah Thomas. 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?
Earl Tatum: Boston Celtics first, then the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1979–80.
Who has played for both recently?
Tristan Thompson, Luke Kornet, Javonte Green and Dennis Schröder, 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. Neither of these teams has moved or changed its name.
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