Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans players: who played for both
Who played for both the Hornets and Pelicans?
41 players played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans between 2002–03 and 2025–26, including Isaiah Thomas, Baron Davis, Kenny Anderson and Tyson Chandler. 28 of them played for the Hornets first and 11 for the Pelicans first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Baron Davis is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Hornets first, then the Pelicans from 2002–03.
- Bryce McGowens is the most recent: Hornets first, then the Pelicans from 2025–26.
- Emeka Okafor played the most seasons across the two: 5 for the Hornets and 4 for the Pelicans.
- 4 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Emeka Okafor.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (11), PF (10), C (8), SG (7).
How many can you name?
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All 41 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Hornets | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Okafor | C/PF | 2004–2009 (5 s) | 2009–2012, 2017–18 (4 s) |
| Cody Zeller | C | 2013–2021 (8 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| David Wesley | PG/SG | 1997–2002 (5 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Alexis Ajinça | C | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2013–2018 (5 s) |
| Baron Davis | PG | 1999–2002 (3 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Willy Hernangómez | C | 2017–2020 (3 s) | 2020–2023 (3 s) |
| P. J. Brown | C/PF | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 2002–2006 (4 s) |
| Melvin Ely | C/PF | 2004–2007 (3 s) | 2007–2009, 2013–14 (3 s) |
| Jamal Mashburn | SF | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Jamaal Magloire | C | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Jannero Pargo | PG/SG | 2012–2015 (3 s) | 2006–2008 (2 s) |
| Elden Campbell | PF/C | 1998–2002 (4 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Devonte' Graham | PG | 2018–2021 (3 s) | 2021–2023 (2 s) |
| Dante Cunningham | PF/SF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2014–2018 (4 s) |
| Brian Roberts | PG | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| Tyson Chandler | C | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2006–2009 (3 s) |
| George Lynch | SF | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Ish Smith | PG | 2021–22, 2023–24 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2021–2023 (2 s) |
| Elfrid Payton | PG | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2018–19, 2024–25 (2 s) |
| Robert Traylor | PF/C | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Marco Belinelli | SG/SF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Stacey Augmon | SF/SG | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Bryce Drew | PG | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Bryce McGowens | SG | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Reggie Williams (2009–2017) | SG/SF | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Linton Johnson | PF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Lee Nailon | PF/SF | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Kenny Anderson | PG | 1995–96 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Lance Stephenson | SG/SF | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Steve Smith | SG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Christian Wood | PF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Antonio Reeves | SG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Hakim Warrick | PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Jason Hart | PG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Lonny Baxter | PF/C | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Jérôme Moïso | PF/C | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Kirk Haston | PF/SF | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Dominic McGuire | SF/PF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| James Southerland | SF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2013–14 (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).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 Charlotte Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans?
41, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, including Isaiah Thomas, Baron Davis, Kenny Anderson and Tyson Chandler. 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?
Baron Davis: Charlotte Hornets first, then the New Orleans Pelicans from 2002–03.
Who has played for both recently?
Elfrid Payton, Bryce McGowens and Antonio Reeves, 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). Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).
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