Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Nets and Clippers?
72 players played for both the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers between 1976–77 and 2025–26, including Paul Pierce, James Harden, Bob McAdoo and Blake Griffin. 35 of them played for the Nets first and 33 for the Clippers first; 4 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Dave Wohl is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Clippers first, then the Nets from 1976–77.
- Terance Mann is the most recent: Clippers first, then the Nets from 2025–26.
- DeAndre Jordan played the most seasons across the two: 2 for the Nets and 10 for the Clippers.
- 4 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Bobby Simmons.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (21), SG (20), C (13), SF (11).
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All 72 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Nets | Clippers |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | C | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2008–2018 (10 s) |
| Blake Griffin | PF | 2020–2022 (2 s) | 2009–2018 (9 s) |
| Brook Lopez | C | 2008–2017 (9 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Kerry Kittles | SG | 1996–2004 (8 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Benoit Benjamin | C | 1993–1995 (2 s) | 1985–1991 (6 s) |
| Terance Mann | SG/SF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2019–2025 (6 s) |
| Michael Cage | PF/C | 1997–2000 (3 s) | 1984–1988 (4 s) |
| Bob McAdoo | C | 1980–81 (1 s) | 1972–1977 (5 s) |
| Kenny Anderson | PG | 1991–1996 (5 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Jamal Crawford | SG | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2012–2017 (5 s) |
| Sam Cassell | PG | 1996–1999 (3 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Rodney Rogers | SF/PF | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 1995–1999 (4 s) |
| Keyon Dooling | PG/SG | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2000–2004 (4 s) |
| Lamond Murray | SF | 2005–06 (1 s) | 1994–1999 (5 s) |
| James Harden | PG/SG | 2020–2022 (2 s) | 2023–2026 (3 s) |
| Ben Simmons | PG | 2021–2025 (4 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Kenyon Martin | PF | 2000–2004 (4 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Shaun Livingston | SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2004–2008 (4 s) |
| Bobby Simmons | SF | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2003–2005, 2011–12 (3 s) |
| George T. Johnson | C/PF | 1977–1980, 1984–85 (4 s) | 1976–77 (1 s) |
| Quinton Ross | SG/SF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2004–2008 (4 s) |
| Mason Plumlee | C | 2013–2015 (2 s) | 2022–2024 (2 s) |
| Reggie Williams (1987–1997) | SG/SF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1987–1990 (3 s) |
| Dwayne Schintzius | C | 1992–1995 (3 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Sherman Douglas | PG | 1997–98, 1999–2001 (3 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Jeff McInnis | PG/SG | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Sean Kilpatrick | SG | 2015–2018 (3 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Lester Conner | SG | 1988–1991 (3 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Paul Pierce | SF/SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2015–2017 (2 s) |
| Patty Mills | PG/SG | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Landry Shamet | SG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Earl Boykins | PG | 1998–99 (1 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Jordan Farmar | PG | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Mike Woodson | SG | 1981–82 (1 s) | 1986–1988 (2 s) |
| Keon Johnson | SG | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Randy Foye | SG/PG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Reggie Evans | PF | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Alan Anderson | SG/SF | 2013–2015 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Bill Willoughby | SF | 1982–1984 (2 s) | 1977–78 (1 s) |
| Chris Douglas-Roberts | SF/SG | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Elliot Perry | PG | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Doug Overton | PG | 1998–99, 2000–01 (2 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Dave Wohl | PG | 1976–77 (1 s) | 1972–1974 (2 s) |
| Bird Averitt | SG | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1976–1978 (2 s) |
| Stephen Jackson | SF/SG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Jeff Green | PF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Sasha Vujačić | SG/PG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Jared Dudley | SF/PF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Wenyen Gabriel | C/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Eddie House | PG/SG | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Wilson Chandler | SF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Yogi Ferrell | PG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Jaren Jackson | SG | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Moses Brown | C | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Travis Outlaw | SF/PF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Harvey Catchings | C/PF | 1978–79 (1 s) | 1984–85 (1 s) |
| Duane Washington | SG | 1987–88 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Darius Morris | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Willie Reed | C | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Eric Murdock | PG | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| James Ennis III | SF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Mikki Moore | C | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Anthony Goldwire | PG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Tony Brown | SG/SF | 1986–87 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Kevin Williams | PG | 1988–89 (1 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Larry McNeill | PF/C | 1976–77 (1 s) | 1977–78 (1 s) |
| Joe Cooper | C/PF | 1981–82 (1 s) | 1982–83 (1 s) |
| Robert Smith | PG | 1979–80 (1 s) | 1982–83 (1 s) |
| Bob Carrington | SG/SF | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1979–80 (1 s) |
| Lowes Moore | PG | 1980–81 (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.Nets seasons include the New York Nets (1976–1977) and New Jersey Nets (1977–2012).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 Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers?
72, from 1976–77 to 2025–26, including Paul Pierce, James Harden, Bob McAdoo 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?
Dave Wohl: Los Angeles Clippers first, then the Brooklyn Nets from 1976–77.
Who has played for both recently?
Brook Lopez, Terance Mann, James Harden, Ben Simmons, Patty Mills and Keon Johnson, 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. Nets seasons include the New York Nets (1976–1977) and New Jersey Nets (1977–2012). Clippers seasons include the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984).
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