Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Nuggets and 76ers?
49 players played for both the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers between 1976–77 and 2025–26, including Allen Iverson, Dikembe Mutombo, Bobby Jones and George McGinnis. 22 of them played for the Nuggets first and 24 for the 76ers first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Ted McClain is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Nuggets first, then the 76ers from 1977–78.
- David Roddy is the most recent: 76ers first, then the Nuggets from 2025–26.
- Allen Iverson played the most seasons across the two: 3 for the Nuggets and 12 for the 76ers.
- 8 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Allen Iverson.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (15), SF (10), PG (9), SG (8).
How many can you name?
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All 49 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Nuggets | 76ers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Iverson | SG/PG | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 1996–2007, 2009–10 (12 s) |
| Bobby Jones (1976–1986) | PF | 1976–1978 (2 s) | 1978–1986 (8 s) |
| Andre Miller | PG | 2003–2007, 2011–2014 (7 s) | 2006–2009 (3 s) |
| Andre Iguodala | SF/SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2004–2012 (8 s) |
| Wilson Chandler | SF | 2010–2018 (8 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Dikembe Mutombo | C | 1991–1996 (5 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| JaVale McGee | C | 2011–2015, 2020–21 (5 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Scott Williams | PF/C | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1994–1999 (5 s) |
| George McGinnis | PF | 1978–1980 (2 s) | 1975–1978 (3 s) |
| Paul Millsap | PF | 2017–2021 (4 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Greg Grant | PG | 1994–1996 (2 s) | 1991–1993, 1995–96 (3 s) |
| Francisco Elson | C | 2003–2006 (3 s) | 2009–10, 2011–12 (2 s) |
| DeAndre Jordan | C | 2022–2025 (3 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Jerami Grant | PF/SF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2014–2017 (3 s) |
| Dario Šarić | PF | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2016–2019 (3 s) |
| Reggie Evans | PF | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2007–2009 (2 s) |
| Greg Buckner | SG/SF | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Doug Overton | PG | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1996–1999 (3 s) |
| Joe Smith | PF | 2006–07 (1 s) | 1997–98, 2006–07 (2 s) |
| Ish Smith | PG | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Reggie Jackson | PG/SG | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Corey Brewer | SF | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Rodney Rogers | SF/PF | 1993–1995 (2 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| JaKarr Sampson | PF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Corey Gaines | SG | 1990–91 (1 s) | 1989–90, 1994–95 (2 s) |
| Tony Battie | C/PF | 1997–98 (1 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| James Ennis III | SF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Jay Vincent | SF/PF | 1987–1989 (2 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Steven Hunter | C/PF | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Kenny Satterfield | PG | 2001–2003 (2 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Jim Farmer | PG/SG | 1990–91, 1993–94 (2 s) | 1990–91 (1 s) |
| Nick Young | SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Braxton Key | PF | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Monty Williams | SF | 1998–99 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Orlando Woolridge | SF | 1990–91 (1 s) | 1993–94 (1 s) |
| Justin Holiday | SG/SF | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| David Roddy | PF/SF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Ralph Simpson | SG/SF | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1978–79 (1 s) |
| Sonny Weems | SF/SG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Gary Clark | PF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Don MacLean | PF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Mark Bryant | PF/C | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| LaSalle Thompson | C/PF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Vincent Askew | SG/SF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1987–88 (1 s) |
| Rayjon Tucker | SG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Bobby Jones (2006–2008) | SF/SG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Elmer Bennett | PG | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| George Johnson | PF | 1979–80 (1 s) | 1984–85 (1 s) |
| Ted McClain | PG/SG | 1976–77 (1 s) | 1977–78 (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.76ers seasons include the Syracuse Nationals (1949–1963).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers?
49, from 1976–77 to 2025–26, including Allen Iverson, Dikembe Mutombo, Bobby Jones and George McGinnis. 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?
Ted McClain: Denver Nuggets first, then the Philadelphia 76ers from 1977–78.
Who has played for both recently?
DeAndre Jordan, Dario Šarić, Reggie Jackson and David Roddy, 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. 76ers seasons include the Syracuse Nationals (1949–1963).
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