Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Mavericks and Clippers?
55 players played for both the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers between 1980–81 and 2025–26, including Adrian Dantley, Rajon Rondo, Lamar Odom and Caron Butler. 28 of them played for the Mavericks first and 24 for the Clippers first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Jerome Whitehead is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Clippers first, then the Mavericks from 1980–81.
- Kai Jones is the most recent: Clippers first, then the Mavericks from 2024–25.
- DeAndre Jordan played the most seasons across the two: 1 for the Mavericks and 10 for the Clippers.
- 5 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Lamar Odom.
- Most common positions on this list: C (18), SF (11), PF (11), PG (10).
How many can you name?
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All 55 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Mavericks | Clippers |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | C | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2008–2018 (10 s) |
| James Donaldson | C | 1985–1992 (7 s) | 1983–1986 (3 s) |
| Mark Aguirre | SF/SG | 1981–1989 (8 s) | 1993–94 (1 s) |
| Chris Kaman | C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2003–2011 (8 s) |
| Loy Vaught | PF/SF | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1990–1998 (8 s) |
| Elton Brand | PF/C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2001–2008 (7 s) |
| Danny Manning | PF | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1988–1994 (6 s) |
| Jerome Whitehead | C/PF | 1980–81 (1 s) | 1978–1984 (6 s) |
| Kurt Nimphius | C/PF | 1981–1986 (5 s) | 1985–1987 (2 s) |
| Lamar Odom | PF/SF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 1999–2003, 2012–13 (5 s) |
| Sean Rooks | C | 1992–1994, 1999–00 (3 s) | 2000–2003 (3 s) |
| Boban Marjanović | C | 2019–2022 (3 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| JJ Redick | SG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2013–2017 (4 s) |
| Darrick Martin | PG | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1996–1999, 2004–05 (4 s) |
| Quinton Ross | SG/SF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2004–2008 (4 s) |
| Scott Lloyd | C/PF | 1980–1983 (3 s) | 1977–1979 (2 s) |
| Caron Butler | SF | 2009–2011 (2 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Sam Cassell | PG | 1996–97 (1 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Tim Thomas | SF/PF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2006–2009 (3 s) |
| Wang Zhizhi | C | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Reggie Bullock | SF | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Tom Garrick | PG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1988–1991 (3 s) |
| James Singleton | SF/PF | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Stan Pietkiewicz | SG/SF | 1980–81 (1 s) | 1978–1981 (3 s) |
| Adrian Dantley | SF | 1988–1990 (2 s) | 1976–77 (1 s) |
| Johnathan Motley | PF/C | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | SF/PF | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2024–2026 (2 s) |
| Kai Jones | C/PF | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Raymond Felton | PG/SG | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Steve Novak | PF/SF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2008–2010 (2 s) |
| Yogi Ferrell | PG | 2016–2018 (2 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Brandon Bass | PF | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Moses Brown | C | 2021–22, 2024–25 (2 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Cherokee Parks | C/PF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 2000–01, 2002–03 (2 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| Al Wood | SF/SG | 1986–87 (1 s) | 1981–1983 (2 s) |
| Wallace Bryant | C | 1984–1986 (2 s) | 1985–86 (1 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Antawn Jamison | PF/SF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Doug Christie | SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | SF/PF | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Moses Wright | C | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Darren Collison | PG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Drew Gooden | PF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Dahntay Jones | SF/SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Josh Powell | PF/C | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Dan Dickau | PG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Jared Cunningham | SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Mamadou N'Diaye | C | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Howard Eisley | PG/SG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Chris Douglas-Roberts | SF/SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Nick Fazekas | PF/C | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Obinna Ekezie | C/PF | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Eric Riley | C | 1997–98 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Geoff Huston | PG | 1980–81 (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.Clippers seasons include the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers?
55, from 1980–81 to 2025–26, including Adrian Dantley, Rajon Rondo, Lamar Odom and Caron Butler. 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?
Jerome Whitehead: Los Angeles Clippers first, then the Dallas Mavericks from 1980–81.
Who has played for both recently?
Derrick Jones Jr., Kai Jones and Moses Brown, 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. Clippers seasons include the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984).
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