Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Celtics and Clippers?
59 players played for both the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers between 1970–71 and 2025–26, including Paul Pierce, Bob McAdoo, Chauncey Billups and Blake Griffin. 38 of them played for the Celtics first and 21 for the Clippers first.
Did you know?
- Emmette Bryant is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Celtics first, then the Clippers from 1970–71.
- Dalano Banton is the most recent: Celtics first, then the Clippers from 2025–26.
- Paul Pierce played the most seasons across the two: 15 for the Celtics and 2 for the Clippers.
- 5 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Steve Kuberski.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (18), PG (16), C (12), SF (9).
How many can you name?
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All 59 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Celtics | Clippers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Pierce | SF/SG | 1998–2013 (15 s) | 2015–2017 (2 s) |
| Blake Griffin | PF | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2009–2018 (9 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2006–2015 (9 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Cedric Maxwell | SF | 1977–1985 (8 s) | 1985–1987 (2 s) |
| Bill Walton | C | 1985–1988 (3 s) | 1979–1985 (6 s) |
| Avery Bradley | SG/PG | 2010–2017 (7 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Walter McCarty | PF/SF | 1997–2005 (8 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Steve Kuberski | PF/C | 1969–1974, 1975–1977 (7 s) | 1975–76 (1 s) |
| Michael Olowokandi | C | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 1998–2003 (5 s) |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | PF | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2019–2024 (5 s) |
| Greg Kite | C | 1983–1988 (5 s) | 1987–1989 (2 s) |
| Bob McAdoo | C | 1978–79 (1 s) | 1972–1977 (5 s) |
| Glen Davis | C/PF | 2007–2011 (4 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Kenny Anderson | PG | 1997–2002 (5 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Daniel Theis | C | 2017–2022 (5 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Sherman Douglas | PG | 1991–1996 (5 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Chris Wilcox | PF/C | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2002–2006 (4 s) |
| Sidney Wicks | PF | 1976–1978 (2 s) | 1978–1981 (3 s) |
| Jeff Green | PF | 2010–11, 2012–2015 (4 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Ricky Davis | SG/SF | 2003–2006 (3 s) | 2008–2010 (2 s) |
| Rodney Rogers | SF/PF | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1995–1999 (4 s) |
| Semi Ojeleye | SF/PF | 2017–2021 (4 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Ernie DiGregorio | PG | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1973–1977 (4 s) |
| Brandon Bass | PF | 2011–2015 (4 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Keyon Dooling | PG/SG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2000–2004 (4 s) |
| Sam Cassell | PG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Eddie House | PG/SG | 2007–2010 (3 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Ryan Gomes | SF/PF | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Stojko Vranković | C | 1990–1992 (2 s) | 1997–1999 (2 s) |
| Derek Smith | SG/SF | 1990–91 (1 s) | 1983–1986 (3 s) |
| Joe Wolf | PF/C | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1987–1990 (3 s) |
| Emmette Bryant | PG | 1968–1970 (2 s) | 1970–1972 (2 s) |
| Chauncey Billups | PG | 1997–98 (1 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Vin Baker | PF/C | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Nate Robinson | PG | 2009–2011 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Dalano Banton | SF | 2023–24, 2025–26 (2 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Mfiondu Kabengele | C/PF | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Marvin Barnes | PF/C | 1978–79 (1 s) | 1977–78, 1979–80 (2 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| Mikki Moore | C | 2002–03, 2008–09 (2 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Michael Smith (1989–1995) | SF | 1989–1991 (2 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Doug Overton | PG | 1999–2001 (2 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Dominique Wilkins | SF | 1994–95 (1 s) | 1993–94 (1 s) |
| Rick Brunson | PG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Sebastian Telfair | PG | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Kermit Washington | PF | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1978–79 (1 s) |
| Billy Knight | SG/SF | 1978–79 (1 s) | 1977–78 (1 s) |
| Dwayne Schintzius | C | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Zaid Abdul-Aziz | PF/C | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1976–77 (1 s) |
| Dan Dickau | PG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Lester Hudson | PG/SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Marty Conlon | PF/C | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Eric Riley | C | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Andre Turner | PG | 1986–87 (1 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Derek Strong | PF | 1994–95 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Malik Fitts | PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Dave Popson | PF | 1990–91 (1 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Bob Bigelow | SF | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1978–79 (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.Clippers seasons include the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers?
59, from 1970–71 to 2025–26, including Paul Pierce, Bob McAdoo, Chauncey Billups and Blake Griffin. 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?
Emmette Bryant: Boston Celtics first, then the Los Angeles Clippers from 1970–71.
Who has played for both recently?
Dalano Banton, 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. Clippers seasons include the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984).
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