Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Mavericks and Lakers?
59 players played for both the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers between 1980–81 and 2025–26, including Steve Nash {{nobold|}}, Anthony Davis, Dennis Rodman and Luka Dončić. 32 of them played for the Mavericks first and 26 for the Lakers first; 1 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Brad Davis is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Lakers first, then the Mavericks from 1980–81.
- D'Angelo Russell is the most recent: Lakers first, then the Mavericks from 2025–26.
- Derek Fisher played the most seasons across the two: 1 for the Mavericks and 13 for the Lakers.
- 12 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Derek Fisher.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (16), PG (14), SF (12), C (9).
How many can you name?
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All 59 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Mavericks | Lakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Fisher | PG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 1996–2004, 2007–2012 (13 s) |
| Brad Davis | PG | 1980–1992 (12 s) | 1977–1979 (2 s) |
| Derek Harper | PG | 1983–1994, 1996–97 (12 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| A.C. Green | PF/SF | 1996–1999 (3 s) | 1985–1993, 1999–00 (9 s) |
| Maxi Kleber | PF/C | 2017–2025 (8 s) | 2024–2026 (2 s) |
| Devean George | SF | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 1999–2006 (7 s) |
| Steve Nash {{nobold|}} | PG | 1998–2004 (6 s) | 2012–2015 (3 s) |
| Luka Dončić | PG/SF | 2018–2025 (7 s) | 2024–2026 (2 s) |
| Sam Perkins | PF/C | 1984–1990 (6 s) | 1990–1993 (3 s) |
| Anthony Davis | C/PF | 2024–2026 (2 s) | 2019–2025 (6 s) |
| Lamar Odom | PF/SF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2004–2011 (7 s) |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | PF/SF | 2016–2023 (7 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Nick Van Exel | PG/SG | 2001–2003 (2 s) | 1993–1998 (5 s) |
| D'Angelo Russell | PG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2015–2017, 2022–2025 (5 s) |
| Eddie Jones | SG/SF | 2007–08 (1 s) | 1994–1999 (5 s) |
| Cedric Ceballos | SF | 1997–2000 (3 s) | 1994–1997 (3 s) |
| Markieff Morris | PF | 2022–2025 (3 s) | 2019–2021, 2024–25 (3 s) |
| Jim Jackson | SG/SF | 1992–1997 (5 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| D. J. Mbenga | C | 2004–2007 (3 s) | 2007–2010 (3 s) |
| Sean Rooks | C | 1992–1994, 1999–00 (3 s) | 1996–1999 (3 s) |
| Jay Vincent | SF/PF | 1981–1986 (5 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Wesley Matthews | SG/SF | 2015–2019 (4 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Max Christie | SG | 2024–2026 (2 s) | 2022–2025 (3 s) |
| Samaki Walker | PF/C | 1996–1999 (3 s) | 2001–2003 (2 s) |
| Adrian Dantley | SF | 1988–1990 (2 s) | 1977–1979 (2 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2018–2020, 2021–22 (3 s) |
| JaVale McGee | C | 2015–16, 2022–23 (2 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Tyronn Lue | PG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 1998–2001 (3 s) |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | PG/SG | 2021–2023, 2024–25 (3 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2017–18, 2021–22 (2 s) |
| Caron Butler | SF | 2009–2011 (2 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Tyson Chandler | C | 2010–11, 2014–15 (2 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Quinn Cook | PG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Kostas Antetokounmpo | C | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Doug Christie | SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 1992–1994 (2 s) |
| Corey Brewer | SF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Christian Wood | PF | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Josh Powell | PF/C | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2008–2010 (2 s) |
| Wayne Ellington | SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2014–15, 2021–22 (2 s) |
| Reggie Bullock | SF | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Brandon Bass | PF | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Shawne Williams | SF/PF | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Tony Campbell | SF/SG | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1987–1989 (2 s) |
| George McCloud | SF | 1995–1997 (2 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Oliver Mack | SG | 1980–1982 (2 s) | 1979–80 (1 s) |
| Dennis Rodman | PF/SF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| DeAndre Jordan | C | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Antawn Jamison | PF/SF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Andrew Bogut | C/PF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Chris Kaman | C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Sterling Brown | SF/SG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| José Calderón | PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Darren Collison | PG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Troy Murphy | PF/C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Josh McRoberts | PF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Chucky Brown | PF/SF | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Manny Harris | SG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Fred Roberts | PF/C | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Alex Fudge | SF/PF | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2023–24 (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.Lakers seasons include the Minneapolis Lakers (1948–1960).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers?
59, from 1980–81 to 2025–26, including Steve Nash {{nobold|}}, Anthony Davis, Dennis Rodman and Luka Dončić. 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?
Brad Davis: Los Angeles Lakers first, then the Dallas Mavericks from 1980–81.
Who has played for both recently?
Maxi Kleber, Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis, Dorian Finney-Smith, D'Angelo Russell and Markieff Morris and 3 more, 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. Lakers seasons include the Minneapolis Lakers (1948–1960).
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