Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Hornets and Lakers?
38 players played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers between 1988–89 and 2025–26, including Dwight Howard, Vlade Divac, Isaiah Thomas and Jeremy Lin. 15 of them played for the Hornets first and 22 for the Lakers first; 1 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Kurt Rambis is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Lakers first, then the Hornets from 1988–89.
- Nick Smith Jr. is the most recent: Hornets first, then the Lakers from 2025–26.
- Elden Campbell played the most seasons across the two: 4 for the Hornets and 9 for the Lakers.
- 6 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Kurt Rambis.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (10), SG (8), C (7), SF (7).
How many can you name?
Name players who played for both the Hornets and the Lakers. The surname is enough. 0 / 38
All 38 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Hornets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elden Campbell | PF/C | 1998–2002 (4 s) | 1990–1999 (9 s) |
| Kurt Rambis | PF | 1988–1990 (2 s) | 1981–1988, 1993–1995 (9 s) |
| Vlade Divac | C | 1996–1998 (2 s) | 1989–1996, 2004–05 (8 s) |
| Eddie Jones | SG/SF | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 1994–1999 (5 s) |
| J. R. Reid | PF/C | 1989–1993, 1997–1999 (6 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Glen Rice | SF | 1995–1999 (4 s) | 1998–2000 (2 s) |
| Tony Smith | SG/PG | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1990–1995 (5 s) |
| Adam Morrison | SF/PF | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 2008–2010 (2 s) |
| Malik Monk | SG | 2017–2021 (4 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Kareem Rush | SG | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Jannero Pargo | PG/SG | 2012–2015 (3 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| D. J. Augustin | PG | 2008–2012 (4 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Dwight Howard | C | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2012–13, 2019–20, 2021–22 (3 s) |
| Kwame Brown | PF/C | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Shannon Brown | SG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2008–2011 (3 s) |
| Jared Dudley | SF/PF | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Vladimir Radmanović | PF/SF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2006–2009 (3 s) |
| George Lynch | SF | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1993–1996 (3 s) |
| Ramon Sessions | PG | 2012–2014, 2016–17 (3 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2017–18, 2021–22 (2 s) |
| Troy Daniels | SG | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Nick Smith Jr. | SG/PG | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Christian Wood | PF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Josh McRoberts | PF | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Chucky Brown | PF/SF | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Randolph Keys | SF/SG | 1989–1991 (2 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Jeremy Lin | PG/SG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Tyson Chandler | C | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Roy Hibbert | C | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Lance Stephenson | SG/SF | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Montrezl Harrell | C/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Theo Ratliff | C/PF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk | SF/SG | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Jason Kapono | SF | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Rumeal Robinson | PG | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Frank Brickowski | PF/C | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1986–87 (1 s) |
| Jumaine Jones | PF/SF | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Jamal Sampson | C/PF | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2003–04 (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).Lakers seasons include the Minneapolis Lakers (1948–1960).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers?
38, from 1988–89 to 2025–26, including Dwight Howard, Vlade Divac, Isaiah Thomas and Jeremy Lin. 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?
Kurt Rambis: Los Angeles Lakers first, then the Charlotte Hornets from 1988–89.
Who has played for both recently?
Nick Smith Jr. and Christian Wood, 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). Lakers seasons include the Minneapolis Lakers (1948–1960).
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