Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs players: who played for both
Who played for both the Warriors and Spurs?
58 players played for both the Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs between 1976–77 and 2025–26, including Chris Paul, David Lee, Stephen Jackson and Harrison Barnes. 22 of them played for the Warriors first and 31 for the Spurs first; 5 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- George T. Johnson is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Warriors first, then the Spurs from 1980–81.
- Lindy Waters III is the most recent: Warriors first, then the Spurs from 2025–26.
- Avery Johnson played the most seasons across the two: 2 for the Warriors and 9 for the Spurs.
- 8 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Avery Johnson.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (19), SF (12), PG (11), C (9).
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All 58 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Warriors | Spurs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Johnson | PG | 1993–94, 2003–04 (2 s) | 1990–91, 1992–93, 1994–2001 (9 s) |
| Larry Smith | PF | 1980–1989 (9 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Stephen Jackson | SF/SG | 2006–2010 (4 s) | 2001–2003, 2011–2013 (4 s) |
| Terry Cummings | PF/SF | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 1989–1995 (6 s) |
| Rod Higgins | SF/PF | 1986–1992, 1994–95 (7 s) | 1985–86 (1 s) |
| Vinny Del Negro | PG/SG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1992–1998 (6 s) |
| Sleepy Floyd | PG | 1982–1988 (6 s) | 1993–94 (1 s) |
| George T. Johnson | C/PF | 1972–1977 (5 s) | 1980–1982 (2 s) |
| David Lee | PF/C | 2010–2015 (5 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Harrison Barnes | SF/PF | 2012–2016 (4 s) | 2024–2026 (2 s) |
| Marco Belinelli | SG/SF | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2013–2015, 2018–2020 (4 s) |
| Jerome Whitehead | C/PF | 1984–1989 (5 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Mike Gale | PG/SG | 1981–82 (1 s) | 1976–1981 (5 s) |
| Richard Jefferson | SF | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2009–2012 (3 s) |
| Kyle Anderson | PF/SF | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2014–2018 (4 s) |
| Cory Joseph | PG/SG | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2011–2015 (4 s) |
| Larry Kenon | PF | 1982–83 (1 s) | 1976–1980 (4 s) |
| Jaren Jackson | SG | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1997–2001 (4 s) |
| Ron Brewer | SG | 1982–1984 (2 s) | 1980–1982, 1983–84 (3 s) |
| Charles Bassey | C/PF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2022–2025 (3 s) |
| John Lucas II | PG | 1978–1981 (3 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Jud Buechler | SF/SG | 1991–1994 (3 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Felton Spencer | C | 1996–1999 (3 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| David West | PF | 2016–2018 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Kevin Willis | PF/C | 1995–96 (1 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Mike Smrek | C | 1989–90, 1991–92 (2 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Speedy Claxton | PG | 2003–2005 (2 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Jerome Kersey | SF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1998–2000 (2 s) |
| Paul Pressey | SF | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1990–1992 (2 s) |
| Ike Diogu | PF/C | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1990–91, 2004–05 (2 s) |
| Reggie Williams (2009–2017) | SG/SF | 2009–2011 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Quinndary Weatherspoon | SG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Ed Nealy | PF | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1986–1988 (2 s) |
| Sean Higgins | SF | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1990–1992 (2 s) |
| David Wood | PF | 1994–1996 (2 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Malcolm Thomas | PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2011–12, 2013–14 (2 s) |
| Mike Bratz | PG | 1983–1985 (2 s) | 1981–82 (1 s) |
| Chris Paul | PG | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Nick Van Exel | PG/SG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Lindy Waters III | SG | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| JaMychal Green | PF/C | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Cherokee Parks | C/PF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Dewayne Dedmon | C | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Anthony Tolliver | PF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Chucky Brown | PF/SF | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Uwe Blab | C | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Austin Croshere | PF | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Anthony Lamb | SF | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Steve Johnson | PF/C | 1990–91 (1 s) | 1985–86 (1 s) |
| Brandon Williams (1997–2003) | SG/SF | 1997–98 (1 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Christian Welp | C | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Sam Mack | SF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Dell Demps | PG/SG | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Donald Royal | SF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Joe Courtney | PF | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Shelton Jones | SF | 1988–89 (1 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| John Stroeder | PF | 1988–89 (1 s) | 1988–89 (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).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs?
58, from 1976–77 to 2025–26, including Chris Paul, David Lee, Stephen Jackson and Harrison Barnes. 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?
George T. Johnson: Golden State Warriors first, then the San Antonio Spurs from 1980–81.
Who has played for both recently?
Harrison Barnes, Kyle Anderson, Charles Bassey, Chris Paul and Lindy Waters III, 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).
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