Charlotte Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Hornets and 76ers?
52 players played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Philadelphia 76ers between 1988–89 and 2025–26, including Dwight Howard, Tom Chambers, Seth Curry and Nicolas Batum. 27 of them played for the Hornets first and 23 for the 76ers first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Earl Cureton is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: 76ers first, then the Hornets from 1988–89.
- Caleb Martin is the most recent: Hornets first, then the 76ers from 2024–25.
- Derrick Coleman played the most seasons across the two: 3 for the Hornets and 6 for the 76ers.
- 8 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Derrick Coleman.
- Most common positions on this list: SG (13), PF (12), C (11), SF (8).
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All 52 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Hornets | 76ers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Coleman | PF/C | 1998–2001 (3 s) | 1995–1998, 2001–2004 (6 s) |
| Hersey Hawkins | SG | 1993–1995, 2000–01 (3 s) | 1988–1993 (5 s) |
| Mike Gminski | C | 1990–1994 (4 s) | 1987–1991 (4 s) |
| Nazr Mohammed | C | 2007–2011 (4 s) | 1998–2001 (3 s) |
| Matt Geiger | C | 1995–1998 (3 s) | 1998–2002 (4 s) |
| Gerald Henderson Jr. | SG | 2009–2015 (6 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Nicolas Batum | SF/PF | 2015–2020 (5 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Theo Ratliff | C/PF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 1997–2001, 2008–09 (5 s) |
| Spencer Hawes | C/PF | 2015–2017 (2 s) | 2010–2014 (4 s) |
| David Wingate | SG/SF | 1992–1995 (3 s) | 1986–1989 (3 s) |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | SG/SF | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2023–2026 (3 s) |
| Jason Richardson | SG | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2012–2015 (3 s) |
| Jalen McDaniels | SF | 2019–2023 (4 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Armen Gilliam | PF | 1989–1991 (2 s) | 1990–1993 (3 s) |
| Earl Cureton | PF/C | 1988–89, 1990–91 (2 s) | 1980–1983 (3 s) |
| Dave Hoppen | C | 1988–1991 (3 s) | 1990–1992 (2 s) |
| Seth Curry | SG/PG | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2020–2022 (2 s) |
| Ish Smith | PG | 2021–22, 2023–24 (2 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Raja Bell | SG | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| George Lynch | SF | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1998–2001 (3 s) |
| Greg Grant | PG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1991–1993, 1995–96 (3 s) |
| Primož Brezec | C | 2004–2007 (3 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Doug Overton | PG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1996–1999 (3 s) |
| Eric Leckner | C/PF | 1990–1992, 1996–97 (3 s) | 1993–94 (1 s) |
| Kwame Brown | PF/C | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| Vernon Maxwell | SG/PG | 1997–98 (1 s) | 1995–96, 2000–01 (2 s) |
| Michael Carter-Williams | PG/SG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Larry Hughes | SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 1998–2000 (2 s) |
| Kareem Rush | SG | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Caleb Martin | SF | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Jason Kapono | SF | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| Byron Mullens | PF/C | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Robert Reid | SG/SF | 1988–1990 (2 s) | 1990–91 (1 s) |
| Charles Shackleford | C/PF | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1991–1993 (2 s) |
| Jumaine Jones | PF/SF | 2005–06 (1 s) | 1999–2001 (2 s) |
| Lee Nailon | PF/SF | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Greg Sutton | PG | 1994–1996 (2 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Dwight Howard | C | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Tom Chambers | PF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Montrezl Harrell | C/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Christian Wood | PF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Marco Belinelli | SG/SF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Rickey Green | PG | 1988–89 (1 s) | 1990–91 (1 s) |
| Anthony Tolliver | PF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Shelvin Mack | PG/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Pete Myers | SG | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Willie Burton | SF | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Jeff Grayer | SF/SG | 1997–98 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Andre Turner | PG | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1990–91 (1 s) |
| Tim James | SF | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Michael Ansley | PF | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1991–92 (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).76ers seasons include the Syracuse Nationals (1949–1963).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Philadelphia 76ers?
52, from 1988–89 to 2025–26, including Dwight Howard, Tom Chambers, Seth Curry and Nicolas Batum. 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: Philadelphia 76ers first, then the Charlotte Hornets from 1988–89.
Who has played for both recently?
Kelly Oubre Jr., Seth Curry and Caleb Martin, 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). 76ers seasons include the Syracuse Nationals (1949–1963).
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