Boston Celtics and New Orleans Pelicans players: who played for both
Who played for both the Celtics and Pelicans?
30 players played for both the Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans between 2002–03 and 2025–26, including Rajon Rondo, Isaiah Thomas, Jrue Holiday and Jameer Nelson. 23 of them played for the Celtics first and 6 for the Pelicans first; 1 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- David Wesley is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Celtics first, then the Pelicans from 2002–03.
- Kelly Olynyk is the most recent: Celtics first, then the Pelicans from 2024–25.
- Rajon Rondo played the most seasons across the two: 9 for the Celtics and 1 for the Pelicans.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (12), C (6), SG (6), SF (4).
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All 30 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Celtics | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2006–2015 (9 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Jrue Holiday | PG/SG | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2013–2020 (7 s) |
| Kendrick Perkins | C | 2003–2011 (8 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Tony Allen | SG/SF | 2004–2010 (6 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Kenny Anderson | PG | 1997–2002 (5 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Daniel Theis | C | 2017–2022 (5 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Brandon Bass | PF | 2011–2015 (4 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| David Wesley | PG/SG | 1994–1997 (3 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Kelly Olynyk | C/PF | 2013–2017 (4 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| P. J. Brown | C/PF | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2002–2006 (4 s) |
| E'Twaun Moore | SG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2016–2020 (4 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Marcus Banks | PG | 2003–2006 (3 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Jordan Crawford | SG | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Nate Robinson | PG | 2009–2011 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| James Posey | SF/SG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2008–2010 (2 s) |
| Javonte Green | SG/SF | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Aleksandar Pavlović | SF/SG | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Marcus Thornton | SG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| Jameer Nelson | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Matt Ryan | SF/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Rodney Rogers | SF/PF | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Josh Richardson | SG/SF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Mike James (2001–2014) | PG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Jerryd Bayless | PG/SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Shammond Williams | PG/SG | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Dan Dickau | PG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Chris Johnson (2010–2013) | C/PF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Greg Stiemsma | C | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Jérôme Moïso | PF/C | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2002–03 (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.Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans?
30, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, including Rajon Rondo, Isaiah Thomas, Jrue Holiday and Jameer Nelson. 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?
David Wesley: Boston Celtics first, then the New Orleans Pelicans from 2002–03.
Who has played for both recently?
Jrue Holiday, Daniel Theis, Kelly Olynyk and Javonte Green, 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. Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).
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