Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies players: who played for both
Who played for both the Celtics and Grizzlies?
33 players played for both the Boston Celtics and the Memphis Grizzlies between 1995–96 and 2025–26, including Jason Collins, Marcus Smart, Jae Crowder and Tony Allen. 18 of them played for the Celtics first and 12 for the Grizzlies first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Blue Edwards is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Celtics first, then the Grizzlies from 1995–96.
- Charles Bassey is the most recent: Celtics first, then the Grizzlies from 2025–26.
- Tony Allen played the most seasons across the two: 6 for the Celtics and 7 for the Grizzlies.
- 2 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Jeff Green.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (9), PG (8), SF (6), SG (5).
How many can you name?
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All 33 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Celtics | Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Allen | SG/SF | 2004–2010 (6 s) | 2010–2017 (7 s) |
| Marcus Smart | PG/SG | 2014–2023 (9 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Avery Bradley | SG/PG | 2010–2017 (7 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Xavier Tillman | PF/C | 2023–2026 (3 s) | 2020–2024 (4 s) |
| Jeff Green | PF | 2010–11, 2012–2015 (4 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1997–2002 (5 s) |
| Courtney Lee | SG | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2013–2016 (3 s) |
| Jae Crowder | PF/SF | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Tayshaun Prince | SF | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2012–2015 (3 s) |
| Tyler Zeller | C | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Leon Powe | PF | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Brandan Wright | PF/C | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2015–2018 (3 s) |
| Blue Edwards | SG/SF | 1994–95 (1 s) | 1995–1998 (3 s) |
| Grant Long | PF/SF | 2002–03 (1 s) | 1999–2002 (3 s) |
| Darko Miličić | C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2007–2009 (2 s) |
| Lamar Stevens | SF/PF | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| James Posey | SF/SG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2003–2005 (2 s) |
| Jerryd Bayless | PG/SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| MarShon Brooks | SG/SF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Chucky Atkins | PG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Lester Hudson | PG/SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2009–10, 2011–12 (2 s) |
| Milt Palacio | PG/SG | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Jason Collins | C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Charles Bassey | C/PF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Damon Jones | PG/SG | 1998–99 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| C. J. Miles | SF/SG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Keyon Dooling | PG/SG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Roy Rogers | PF | 1997–98 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Erick Strickland | PG/SG | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Larry Robinson | SF/SG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Chris Johnson (2012–2016) | SF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| John Thomas | PF/C | 1997–98 (1 s) | 2005–06 (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.Grizzlies seasons include the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Boston Celtics and the Memphis Grizzlies?
33, from 1995–96 to 2025–26, including Jason Collins, Marcus Smart, Jae Crowder and Tony Allen. 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?
Blue Edwards: Boston Celtics first, then the Memphis Grizzlies from 1995–96.
Who has played for both recently?
Marcus Smart, Xavier Tillman, Lamar Stevens and Charles Bassey, 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. Grizzlies seasons include the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001).
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