Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz players: who played for both
Who played for both the Celtics and Jazz?
36 players played for both the Boston Celtics and the Utah Jazz between 1974–75 and 2025–26, including Pete Maravich, Joe Johnson, Enes Kanter Freedom and Kris Humphries. 20 of them played for the Celtics first and 14 for the Jazz first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Jim Barnett is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Celtics first, then the Jazz from 1974–75.
- Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk is the most recent: Celtics first, then the Jazz from 2024–25.
- Gordon Hayward played the most seasons across the two: 3 for the Celtics and 7 for the Jazz.
- 6 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Enes Kanter Freedom.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (13), SF (7), SG (7), C (5).
How many can you name?
Name players who played for both the Celtics and the Jazz. The surname is enough. 0 / 36
All 36 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Celtics | Jazz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | SF/PF | 2017–2020 (3 s) | 2010–2017 (7 s) |
| Rickey Green | PG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1980–1988 (8 s) |
| C. J. Miles | SF/SG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2005–2012 (7 s) |
| Pete Maravich | SG | 1979–80 (1 s) | 1974–1980 (6 s) |
| Enes Kanter Freedom | C | 2019–20, 2021–22 (2 s) | 2011–2015 (4 s) |
| Kelly Olynyk | C/PF | 2013–2017 (4 s) | 2022–2024 (2 s) |
| Al Jefferson | C/PF | 2004–2007 (3 s) | 2010–2013 (3 s) |
| Jae Crowder | PF/SF | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Jeff Green | PF | 2010–11, 2012–2015 (4 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Blue Edwards | SG/SF | 1994–95 (1 s) | 1989–1992, 1994–95 (4 s) |
| Tom Boswell | PF/C | 1975–1978 (3 s) | 1979–80, 1983–84 (2 s) |
| Joe Johnson | SG/SF | 2001–02, 2021–22 (2 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Carlos Arroyo | PG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Jonas Jerebko | PF | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Mel Counts | C/PF | 1964–1966 (2 s) | 1974–1976 (2 s) |
| Fred Roberts | PF/C | 1986–1988 (2 s) | 1984–1986 (2 s) |
| Jay Humphries | SG | 1994–95 (1 s) | 1992–1995 (3 s) |
| Kris Humphries | PF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Greg Monroe | PF/C | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk | SF/SG | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2024–2026 (2 s) |
| Aleksandar Pavlović | SF/SG | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Jaden Springer | SG/PG | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Mikki Moore | C | 2002–03, 2008–09 (2 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Milt Palacio | PG/SG | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Juwan Morgan | PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Chris Johnson (2012–2016) | SF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Jeff Judkins | SG/SF | 1978–1980 (2 s) | 1980–81 (1 s) |
| Bart Kofoed | PG | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1987–1989 (2 s) |
| Fred Saunders | SF | 1976–1978 (2 s) | 1977–78 (1 s) |
| Juancho Hernangómez | PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Tom Gugliotta | PF/SF | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Calbert Cheaney | SG/SF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1991–92 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Jim Barnett | SF/SG | 1966–67 (1 s) | 1974–75 (1 s) |
| Malik Fitts | PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Toby Kimball | PF/C | 1966–67 (1 s) | 1974–75 (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.Jazz seasons include the New Orleans Jazz (1974–1979).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Boston Celtics and the Utah Jazz?
36, from 1974–75 to 2025–26, including Pete Maravich, Joe Johnson, Enes Kanter Freedom and Kris Humphries. 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?
Jim Barnett: Boston Celtics first, then the Utah Jazz from 1974–75.
Who has played for both recently?
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and Jaden Springer, 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. Jazz seasons include the New Orleans Jazz (1974–1979).
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