Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Hornets and Clippers?
48 players played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Clippers between 1988–89 and 2025–26, including Baron Davis, Tom Chambers, Glen Rice and Stephen Jackson. 25 of them played for the Hornets first and 21 for the Clippers first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Earl Cureton is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Clippers first, then the Hornets from 1988–89.
- Moussa Diabaté is the most recent: Clippers first, then the Hornets from 2024–25.
- Nicolas Batum played the most seasons across the two: 5 for the Hornets and 6 for the Clippers.
- 6 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Joe Wolf.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (14), PF (11), SG (8), C (8).
How many can you name?
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All 48 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Hornets | Clippers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | SF/PF | 2015–2020 (5 s) | 2020–2026 (6 s) |
| Corey Maggette | SF/SG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2000–2008 (8 s) |
| Baron Davis | PG | 1999–2002 (3 s) | 2008–2011 (3 s) |
| Raymond Felton | PG/SG | 2005–2010 (5 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Joe Wolf | PF/C | 1994–1996, 1998–99 (3 s) | 1987–1990 (3 s) |
| Glen Rice | SF | 1995–1999 (4 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Shaun Livingston | SG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2004–2008 (4 s) |
| Mason Plumlee | C | 2021–2023, 2025–26 (3 s) | 2022–2024 (2 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| Melvin Ely | C/PF | 2004–2007 (3 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Eldridge Recasner | PG/SG | 1998–2002 (4 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Montrezl Harrell | C/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2017–2020 (3 s) |
| Moussa Diabaté | PF/C | 2024–2026 (2 s) | 2022–2024 (2 s) |
| Kai Jones | C/PF | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Ricky Davis | SG/SF | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 2008–2010 (2 s) |
| Brevin Knight | PG | 2004–2007 (3 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Jeff McInnis | PG/SG | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Earl Cureton | PF/C | 1988–89, 1990–91 (2 s) | 1986–1988 (2 s) |
| Tom Chambers | PF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1981–1983 (2 s) |
| Stephen Jackson | SF/SG | 2009–2011 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Mo Williams | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Earl Boykins | PG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Kareem Rush | SG | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Jared Dudley | SF/PF | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Spencer Hawes | C/PF | 2015–2017 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Byron Mullens | PF/C | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Derek Anderson | SG/SF | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Tom Tolbert | PF | 1988–89, 1994–95 (2 s) | 1993–94 (1 s) |
| Greg Kite | C | 1988–89 (1 s) | 1987–1989 (2 s) |
| Jason Hart | PG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2006–07, 2008–09 (2 s) |
| Alan Anderson | SG/SF | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Tim Kempton | PF/C | 1988–89, 1993–94 (2 s) | 1986–87 (1 s) |
| Anthony Goldwire | PG | 1995–1997 (2 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Kenny Anderson | PG | 1995–96 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Lance Stephenson | SG/SF | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Ricky Pierce | SG/SF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Eddie House | PG/SG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Vladimir Radmanović | PF/SF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Jamario Moon | SF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Chris Douglas-Roberts | SF/SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Marty Conlon | PF/C | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Elliot Perry | PG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| LeRon Ellis | C | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Doug Overton | PG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Andre Turner | PG | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Richard Anderson | PF/C | 1989–90 (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.Hornets seasons include the Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2014).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 Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Clippers?
48, from 1988–89 to 2025–26, including Baron Davis, Tom Chambers, Glen Rice and Stephen Jackson. 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?
Earl Cureton: Los Angeles Clippers first, then the Charlotte Hornets from 1988–89.
Who has played for both recently?
Nicolas Batum, Mason Plumlee, Moussa Diabaté and Kai Jones, 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. Hornets seasons include the Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2014). Clippers seasons include the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984).
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