Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic players: who played for both
Who played for both the Hornets and Magic?
35 players played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Orlando Magic between 1989–90 and 2025–26, including Dwight Howard, Juwan Howard, Vernon Maxwell and B. J. Armstrong. 17 of them played for the Hornets first and 15 for the Magic first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Greg Kite is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Hornets first, then the Magic from 1990–91.
- Elfrid Payton is the most recent: Magic first, then the Hornets from 2024–25.
- Dwight Howard played the most seasons across the two: 1 for the Hornets and 8 for the Magic.
- 6 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Bismack Biyombo.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (11), PF (11), SG (6), SF (4).
How many can you name?
Name players who played for both the Hornets and the Magic. The surname is enough. 0 / 35
All 35 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Hornets | Magic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | C | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2004–2012 (8 s) |
| Bismack Biyombo | C | 2011–2015, 2018–2021 (7 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| D. J. Augustin | PG | 2008–2012 (4 s) | 2016–2020 (4 s) |
| Donald Royal | SF | 1996–1998 (2 s) | 1992–1998 (6 s) |
| Michael Carter-Williams | PG/SG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2018–2023 (5 s) |
| Keith Bogans | SG/SF | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 2003–04, 2006–2009 (4 s) |
| Elfrid Payton | PG | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2014–2018 (4 s) |
| Greg Kite | C | 1988–89 (1 s) | 1990–1994 (4 s) |
| Ish Smith | PG | 2021–22, 2023–24 (2 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Jason Richardson | SG | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Dwayne Bacon | SF | 2017–2020 (3 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Joe Wolf | PF/C | 1994–1996, 1998–99 (3 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Lorenzo Williams | PF/C | 1992–1994 (2 s) | 1992–1994 (2 s) |
| B. J. Armstrong | PG | 1997–1999 (2 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Ben Gordon | SG | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Stacey Augmon | SF/SG | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Tom Tolbert | PF | 1988–89, 1994–95 (2 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Josh McRoberts | PF | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Lee Nailon | PF/SF | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Tim Kempton | PF/C | 1988–89, 1993–94 (2 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Michael Ansley | PF | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1989–1991 (2 s) |
| Juwan Howard | PF/SF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Vernon Maxwell | SG/PG | 1997–98 (1 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Corey Maggette | SF/SG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Earl Boykins | PG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Larry Hughes | SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Courtney Lee | SG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Luke Ridnour | PG/SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Jason Maxiell | PF/C | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Shelvin Mack | PG/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Cory Alexander | PG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Sidney Green | PF/C | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Malik Allen | PF | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Elliot Perry | PG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Doug Overton | PG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1998–99 (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).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Orlando Magic?
35, from 1989–90 to 2025–26, including Dwight Howard, Juwan Howard, Vernon Maxwell and B. J. Armstrong. 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?
Greg Kite: Charlotte Hornets first, then the Orlando Magic from 1990–91.
Who has played for both recently?
Elfrid Payton, 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).
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