Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors players: who played for both
Who played for both the Cavaliers and Warriors?
65 players played for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors between 1970–71 and 2025–26, including Nate Thurmond, Mark Price, Baron Davis and Dennis Schröder. 29 of them played for the Cavaliers first and 33 for the Warriors first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Bobby Lewis is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Warriors first, then the Cavaliers from 1970–71.
- Seth Curry is the most recent: Cavaliers first, then the Warriors from 2025–26.
- Anderson Varejão played the most seasons across the two: 13 for the Cavaliers and 2 for the Warriors.
- 8 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Anderson Varejão.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (17), PG (16), SG (15), C (10).
How many can you name?
Name players who played for both the Cavaliers and the Warriors. The surname is enough. 0 / 65
All 65 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Cavaliers | Warriors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Varejão | C/PF | 2004–2016, 2020–21 (13 s) | 2015–2017 (2 s) |
| Nate Thurmond | C/PF | 1975–1977 (2 s) | 1963–1974 (11 s) |
| Mark Price | PG | 1986–1995 (9 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Donyell Marshall | PF/SF | 2005–2008 (3 s) | 1994–2000 (6 s) |
| Tyrone Hill | PF | 1993–1997, 2001–2003 (6 s) | 1990–1993 (3 s) |
| Chris Mills | SF | 1993–1997 (4 s) | 1998–2003 (5 s) |
| World B. Free | SG/PG | 1982–1987 (5 s) | 1980–1983 (3 s) |
| Antawn Jamison | PF/SF | 2009–2012 (3 s) | 1998–2003 (5 s) |
| Bob Sura | SG/PG | 1995–2000 (5 s) | 2000–2003 (3 s) |
| Rod Higgins | SF/PF | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1986–1992, 1994–95 (7 s) |
| Andrew Bogut | C/PF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2011–2016, 2018–19 (6 s) |
| Bimbo Coles | PG | 2000–2003 (3 s) | 1995–1999 (4 s) |
| Shaun Livingston | SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2014–2019 (5 s) |
| Mike Dunleavy Jr. | SF/SG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2002–2007 (5 s) |
| Larry Hughes | SG | 2005–2008 (3 s) | 1999–2002 (3 s) |
| Chris Gatling | PF/C | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1991–1996 (5 s) |
| Jerome Whitehead | C/PF | 1980–81 (1 s) | 1984–1989 (5 s) |
| Geoff Huston | PG | 1980–1985 (5 s) | 1985–86 (1 s) |
| Baron Davis | PG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2004–2008 (4 s) |
| Joe Smith | PF | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 1995–1998 (3 s) |
| Chucky Brown | PF/SF | 1989–1992, 2000–01 (4 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Ron Brewer | SG | 1981–1983, 1985–86 (3 s) | 1982–1984 (2 s) |
| Cedric Henderson (1997–2002) | PF/SF | 1997–2001 (4 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Dwight Davis | PF | 1972–1975 (3 s) | 1975–1977 (2 s) |
| Richard Jefferson | SF | 2015–2017 (2 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Damian Jones | C | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2016–2019 (3 s) |
| Damon Jones | PG/SG | 2005–2008 (3 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Dajuan Wagner | SG | 2002–2005 (3 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Marreese Speights | C/PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2013–2016 (3 s) |
| Butch Beard | PG | 1971–72, 1975–76 (2 s) | 1973–1975 (2 s) |
| Andrew DeClercq | C/PF | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 1995–1997 (2 s) |
| Ben McDonald | PF/SF | 1985–86 (1 s) | 1986–1989 (3 s) |
| Bobby Lewis | SG | 1970–71 (1 s) | 1967–1970 (3 s) |
| JaVale McGee | C | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Quinn Cook | PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Omri Casspi | SF/PF | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Earl Boykins | PG | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Ty Jerome | PG/SG | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Patrick McCaw | SG/SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Marquese Chriss | PF/C | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Paul Mokeski | C | 1981–82, 1989–90 (2 s) | 1990–91 (1 s) |
| Dirk Minniefield | PG | 1985–1987 (2 s) | 1987–88 (1 s) |
| Dwayne Jones | PF | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Mike Bratz | PG | 1980–81 (1 s) | 1983–1985 (2 s) |
| Carl Thomas | SG | 1996–1998 (2 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| McCoy McLemore | PF/C | 1970–71 (1 s) | 1964–1966 (2 s) |
| Gerald Madkins | SG | 1993–1995 (2 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Dennis Schröder | PG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Seth Curry | SG/PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Jeremy Pargo | PG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Jim Jackson | SG/SF | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Larry Kenon | PF | 1982–83 (1 s) | 1982–83 (1 s) |
| Jarrett Jack | PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Alec Burks | SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Lou Amundson | PF/C | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Clarence Weatherspoon | PF/SF | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Coby Karl | SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Corie Blount | PF/C | 1998–99 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Alfonzo McKinnie | SF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Larry Robinson | SF/SG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1990–91 (1 s) |
| Jiří Welsch | SG/SF | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| J. R. Bremer | PG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Joe Courtney | PF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Darren Tillis | C/PF | 1982–83 (1 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Kevin Henderson | PG/SG | 1987–88 (1 s) | 1986–87 (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.Warriors seasons include the Philadelphia Warriors (1946–1962) and San Francisco Warriors (1962–1971).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors?
65, from 1970–71 to 2025–26, including Nate Thurmond, Mark Price, Baron Davis and Dennis Schröder. 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?
Bobby Lewis: Golden State Warriors first, then the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1970–71.
Who has played for both recently?
Ty Jerome, Dennis Schröder and Seth Curry, 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. Warriors seasons include the Philadelphia Warriors (1946–1962) and San Francisco Warriors (1962–1971).
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