Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors players: who played for both
Who played for both the Pistons and Warriors?
60 players played for both the Detroit Pistons and the Golden State Warriors between 1948–49 and 2025–26, including Chris Webber, Andy Phillip, Dennis Schröder and James Wiseman. 23 of them played for the Pistons first and 31 for the Warriors first; 6 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Roy Pugh is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Pistons first, then the Warriors from 1948–49.
- Lindy Waters III is the most recent: Pistons first, then the Warriors from 2024–25.
- George Lee played the most seasons across the two: 2 for the Pistons and 6 for the Warriors.
- 5 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Mikki Moore.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (18), SG (12), PG (11), SF (10).
How many can you name?
Name players who played for both the Pistons and the Warriors. The surname is enough. 0 / 60
All 60 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Pistons | Warriors |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Lee | SF/SG | 1960–1962 (2 s) | 1962–1968 (6 s) |
| Andy Phillip | PG/SG | 1952–1956 (4 s) | 1950–1953 (3 s) |
| Gene Shue | PG/SG | 1956–1962 (6 s) | 1954–55 (1 s) |
| Will Bynum | PG | 2008–2014 (6 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Jonas Jerebko | PF | 2009–2015 (6 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Terry Teagle | SG/SF | 1984–85 (1 s) | 1984–1990 (6 s) |
| Jud Buechler | SF/SG | 1998–2001 (3 s) | 1991–1994 (3 s) |
| Mikki Moore | C | 1998–2002 (4 s) | 2009–10, 2011–12 (2 s) |
| James Wiseman | C | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2020–2023 (3 s) |
| Billy Owens | SF/SG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1991–1994, 1999–00 (4 s) |
| Lorenzo Romar | PG | 1984–85 (1 s) | 1980–1984 (4 s) |
| Victor Alexander | C/PF | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1991–1995 (4 s) |
| John Mengelt | SG | 1972–1976 (4 s) | 1980–81 (1 s) |
| Chris Webber | PF/C | 2006–07 (1 s) | 1993–1995, 2007–08 (3 s) |
| Clifford Robinson | PF/SF | 2001–2003 (2 s) | 2003–2005 (2 s) |
| Joe Smith | PF | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1995–1998 (3 s) |
| Ish Smith | PG | 2016–2019 (3 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Cory Joseph | PG/SG | 2020–2023 (3 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Bob Sura | SG/PG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2000–2003 (3 s) |
| Anthony Tolliver | PF | 2014–2016, 2017–18 (3 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Wayne Hightower | PF | 1966–67 (1 s) | 1962–1965 (3 s) |
| McCoy McLemore | PF/C | 1968–1970 (2 s) | 1964–1966 (2 s) |
| Ed Conlin | SF/SG | 1958–1960 (2 s) | 1960–1962 (2 s) |
| Kwame Brown | PF/C | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Kevin Knox II | PF/SF | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Corey Maggette | SF/SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2008–2010 (2 s) |
| Zaza Pachulia | C | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Dale Davis | C/PF | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Alec Burks | SG | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Jon Barry | SG | 2001–2003 (2 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Tony Delk | PG/SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 1997–1999 (2 s) |
| Brian Cardinal | PF | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Paul Mokeski | C | 1980–1982 (2 s) | 1990–91 (1 s) |
| Bill Curley | PF | 1994–95 (1 s) | 1999–2001 (2 s) |
| David Wood | PF | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1994–1996 (2 s) |
| Bud Olsen | PF/C | 1968–69 (1 s) | 1965–1967 (2 s) |
| Leo Mogus | PF/C | 1948–49 (1 s) | 1949–1951 (2 s) |
| Bob Warlick | SG | 1965–66 (1 s) | 1966–1968 (2 s) |
| Ken Murray | SG | 1950–51, 1953–54 (2 s) | 1954–55 (1 s) |
| Dennis Schröder | PG | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Lindy Waters III | SG | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Braxton Key | PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Steve Blake | PG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Damon Jones | PG/SG | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Ricky Pierce | SG/SF | 1982–83 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Glenn Robinson III | SF/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Rickey Green | PG | 1978–79 (1 s) | 1977–78 (1 s) |
| Pace Mannion | SF | 1988–89 (1 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Rodney White | SF/PF | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Lou Roe | PF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Robert Hawkins | SG | 1978–79 (1 s) | 1975–76 (1 s) |
| Terry Duerod | SG | 1979–80 (1 s) | 1982–83 (1 s) |
| Cartier Martin | SF/SG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Steve Harris | SG | 1988–89 (1 s) | 1987–88 (1 s) |
| Tod Murphy | PF/C | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1993–94 (1 s) |
| Larry McNeill | PF/C | 1978–79 (1 s) | 1976–77 (1 s) |
| Dave Gunther | F | 1960–61 (1 s) | 1962–63 (1 s) |
| Ron Crevier | C | 1985–86 (1 s) | 1985–86 (1 s) |
| Bill Closs | SF | 1951–52 (1 s) | 1950–51 (1 s) |
| Roy Pugh | C/PF | 1948–49 (1 s) | 1948–49 (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.Pistons seasons include the Fort Wayne Pistons (1948–1957).Warriors seasons include the Philadelphia Warriors (1946–1962) and San Francisco Warriors (1962–1971).
What next? Play today's NBA Grid
Fill a 3×3 board of team pairs like this one, with nine guesses and a rarity score. New board every day.
Play the NBA GridNBA career pathPistons historyWarriors history
More “played for both” lists
Detroit Pistons and…
Hawks 99Wizards 8376ers 82Bucks 73Lakers 72Knicks 68Kings 65Nets 60Celtics 59Clippers 57
Golden State Warriors and…
76ers 84Hawks 76Kings 72Wizards 66Cavaliers 65Rockets 62Celtics 60Bucks 60Spurs 58Nets 57
Questions
How many players have played for both the Detroit Pistons and the Golden State Warriors?
60, from 1948–49 to 2025–26, including Chris Webber, Andy Phillip, Dennis Schröder and James Wiseman. 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?
Roy Pugh: Detroit Pistons first, then the Golden State Warriors from 1948–49.
Who has played for both recently?
Kevin Knox II, Dennis Schröder, Lindy Waters III and Braxton Key, 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. Pistons seasons include the Fort Wayne Pistons (1948–1957). Warriors seasons include the Philadelphia Warriors (1946–1962) and San Francisco Warriors (1962–1971).
Careers from English Wikipedia's player infoboxes (CC BY-SA 4.0); player ids from Wikidata (CC0). Team logos are trademarks of their respective teams; AllStar Grid is not affiliated with the NBA or any team. Logos via TheSportsDB. Credits