Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans players: who played for both
Who played for both the Mavericks and Pelicans?
38 players played for both the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans between 2002–03 and 2025–26, including Anthony Davis, Rajon Rondo, Isaiah Thomas and Peja Stojaković. 14 of them played for the Mavericks first and 17 for the Pelicans first; 7 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Courtney Alexander is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Mavericks first, then the Pelicans from 2002–03.
- Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is the most recent: Pelicans first, then the Mavericks from 2025–26.
- Anthony Davis played the most seasons across the two: 2 for the Mavericks and 7 for the Pelicans.
- 2 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Tyson Chandler.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (11), C (10), SF (8), PF (5).
How many can you name?
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All 38 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Mavericks | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | C/PF | 2024–2026 (2 s) | 2012–2019 (7 s) |
| Jamal Mashburn | SF | 1993–1997 (4 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Peja Stojaković | SF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2006–2011 (5 s) |
| Naji Marshall | SF | 2024–2026 (2 s) | 2020–2024 (4 s) |
| Alexis Ajinça | C | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2013–2018 (5 s) |
| Tyson Chandler | C | 2010–11, 2014–15 (2 s) | 2006–2009 (3 s) |
| Robert Pack | PG/SG | 1996–2000 (4 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Jamaal Magloire | C | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | SF/PF | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2011–2014 (3 s) |
| Brandon Bass | PF | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Darrell Armstrong | PG | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 2003–2005 (2 s) |
| D. J. Mbenga | C | 2004–2007 (3 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Sean Rooks | C | 1992–1994, 1999–00 (3 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| JJ Redick | SG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | SF/PF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Nicolò Melli | PF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Jeff Withey | C | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Courtney Alexander | PG/SG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| DeAndre Jordan | C | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Jameer Nelson | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Quinn Cook | PG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| James Johnson | PF/SF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Chris Kaman | C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Christian Wood | PF | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Darren Collison | PG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Anthony Morrow | SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Josh Richardson | SG/SF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Mike James (2001–2014) | PG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Aleksandar Pavlović | SF/SG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Pops Mensah-Bonsu | PF/C | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Dan Dickau | PG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| DeAndre Liggins | SG/SF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Kylor Kelley | C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Gal Mekel | PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Wes Iwundu | SF/SG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Jalen Jones | SF/PF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2017–18 (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.Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans?
38, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, including Anthony Davis, Rajon Rondo, Isaiah Thomas and Peja Stojaković. 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?
Courtney Alexander: Dallas Mavericks first, then the New Orleans Pelicans from 2002–03.
Who has played for both recently?
Anthony Davis, Naji Marshall, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, DeAndre Jordan and Kylor Kelley, 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. Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).
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