Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans players: who played for both
Who played for both the Warriors and Pelicans?
27 players played for both the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans between 2002–03 and 2025–26, including Chris Paul, DeMarcus Cousins, Baron Davis and Buddy Hield. 17 of them played for the Warriors first and 10 for the Pelicans first.
Did you know?
- Randy Livingston is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Warriors first, then the Pelicans from 2002–03.
- Kevon Looney is the most recent: Warriors first, then the Pelicans from 2025–26.
- Kevon Looney played the most seasons across the two: 10 for the Warriors and 1 for the Pelicans.
- 1 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Jarrett Jack.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (9), SG (8), C (5), PF (3).
How many can you name?
Name players who played for both the Warriors and the Pelicans. The surname is enough. 0 / 27
All 27 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Warriors | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | C/PF | 2015–2025 (10 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| David West | PF | 2016–2018 (2 s) | 2003–2011 (8 s) |
| Chris Paul | PG | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2005–2011 (6 s) |
| Baron Davis | PG | 2004–2008 (4 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Jordan Poole | SG/PG | 2019–2023 (4 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Hilton Armstrong | C/PF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2006–2010 (4 s) |
| Marco Belinelli | SG/SF | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Jarrett Jack | PG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2010–2012, 2016–17 (3 s) |
| Speedy Claxton | PG | 2003–2005 (2 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Ian Clark | SG | 2015–2017 (2 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Marc Jackson | C/PF | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| DeMarcus Cousins | C | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Buddy Hield | SG | 2024–2026 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Quinn Cook | PG | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Anthony Morrow | SG | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Jordan Crawford | SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Lester Quiñones | SG | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Toney Douglas | PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Carl Landry | PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Reggie Williams (2009–2017) | SG/SF | 2009–2011 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Nate Robinson | PG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Ish Smith | PG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Omri Casspi | SF/PF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| D. J. Mbenga | C | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Lou Amundson | PF/C | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Randy Livingston | PG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Dominic McGuire | SF/PF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2012–13 (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.Warriors seasons include the Philadelphia Warriors (1946–1962) and San Francisco Warriors (1962–1971).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 Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans?
27, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, including Chris Paul, DeMarcus Cousins, Baron Davis and Buddy Hield. 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?
Randy Livingston: Golden State Warriors first, then the New Orleans Pelicans from 2002–03.
Who has played for both recently?
Kevon Looney, Jordan Poole, Buddy Hield and Lester Quiñones, 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. Warriors seasons include the Philadelphia Warriors (1946–1962) and San Francisco Warriors (1962–1971). Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).
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