Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards players: who played for both
Who played for both the Warriors and Wizards?
66 players played for both the Golden State Warriors and the Washington Wizards between 1961–62 and 2025–26, including Chris Webber, Mitch Richmond, Ralph Sampson and Bernard King. 32 of them played for the Warriors first and 30 for the Wizards first; 4 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Andy Johnson is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Warriors first, then the Wizards from 1961–62.
- Kristaps Porziņģis is the most recent: Wizards first, then the Warriors from 2025–26.
- Antawn Jamison played the most seasons across the two: 5 for the Warriors and 6 for the Wizards.
- 6 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Chris Webber.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (18), PF (14), SG (14), C (10).
How many can you name?
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All 66 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Warriors | Wizards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antawn Jamison | PF/SF | 1998–2003 (5 s) | 2004–2010 (6 s) |
| Gilbert Arenas | PG/SG | 2001–2003 (2 s) | 2003–2011 (8 s) |
| Phil Chenier | SG | 1980–81 (1 s) | 1971–1980 (9 s) |
| Greg Ballard | PF | 1985–1987 (2 s) | 1977–1985 (8 s) |
| Calbert Cheaney | SG/SF | 2003–2006 (3 s) | 1993–1999 (6 s) |
| Joe Graboski | PF/C | 1953–1961 (8 s) | 1961–62 (1 s) |
| Gary Payton II | SG/SF | 2020–2026 (6 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Charles Johnson | PG | 1972–1978 (6 s) | 1977–1979 (2 s) |
| Chris Webber | PF/C | 1993–1995, 2007–08 (3 s) | 1994–1998 (4 s) |
| Manute Bol | C | 1988–1990, 1994–95 (3 s) | 1985–1988, 1993–94 (4 s) |
| Shaun Livingston | SG | 2014–2019 (5 s) | 2009–10, 2012–13 (2 s) |
| Otto Porter Jr. | SF/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2013–2019 (6 s) |
| Mitch Richmond | SG | 1988–1991 (3 s) | 1998–2001 (3 s) |
| Bernard King | SF | 1980–1982 (2 s) | 1987–1991 (4 s) |
| Nick Young | SG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2007–2012 (5 s) |
| JaVale McGee | C | 2016–2018 (2 s) | 2008–2012 (4 s) |
| Jordan Poole | SG/PG | 2019–2023 (4 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Larry Hughes | SG | 1999–2002 (3 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Wayne Hightower | PF | 1962–1965 (3 s) | 1964–1967 (3 s) |
| Kwame Brown | PF/C | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2001–2005 (4 s) |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | SG/SF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2015–2019 (4 s) |
| John Lucas II | PG | 1978–1981 (3 s) | 1981–1983 (2 s) |
| Woody Sauldsberry | PF/C | 1957–1960 (3 s) | 1961–1963 (2 s) |
| Cartier Martin | SF/SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2009–2013 (4 s) |
| Don Collins | SF/SG | 1983–84 (1 s) | 1980–1983, 1984–85 (4 s) |
| Gus Williams | PG | 1975–1977 (2 s) | 1984–1986 (2 s) |
| Ish Smith | PG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2019–2022 (3 s) |
| Tom Gugliotta | PF/SF | 1994–95 (1 s) | 1992–1995 (3 s) |
| Patrick Baldwin Jr. | PF | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2022–2025 (3 s) |
| Al Harrington | PF/SF | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Jordan Crawford | SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2010–2013 (3 s) |
| Jordan Bell | PF/C | 2017–2019, 2020–21 (3 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Dominic McGuire | SF/PF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2007–2010 (3 s) |
| Andy Johnson | PF/SF | 1958–1961 (3 s) | 1961–62 (1 s) |
| Vern Hatton | SG/PG | 1958–1961 (3 s) | 1961–62 (1 s) |
| Ralph Sampson | C/PF | 1987–1989 (2 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Muggsy Bogues | PG | 1997–1999 (2 s) | 1987–88 (1 s) |
| Kristaps Porziņģis | C/PF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2021–2023 (2 s) |
| Steve Blake | PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2003–2005 (2 s) |
| Popeye Jones | PF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Ronny Turiaf | C | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Jerome Robinson | SG | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Al Thornton | SF/PF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| Larry Robinson | SF/SG | 1990–91 (1 s) | 1990–91, 1992–93 (2 s) |
| Gary Hill | G | 1963–1965 (2 s) | 1964–65 (1 s) |
| Mark Price | PG | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Gene Shue | PG/SG | 1954–55 (1 s) | 1963–64 (1 s) |
| Earl Boykins | PG | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Ryan Rollins | PG/SG | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Will Bynum | PG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Jaren Jackson | SG | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Cherokee Parks | C/PF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Brian Cardinal | PF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Kevin Pritchard | PG | 1990–91 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Chris Chiozza | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Brad Wanamaker | PG/SG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Earl Barron | C/PF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Chasson Randle | PG/SG | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Hilton Armstrong | C/PF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Steve Burtt | PG | 1984–85 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| York Larese | SG | 1961–62 (1 s) | 1961–62 (1 s) |
| Dave Feitl | C | 1987–88 (1 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Guy Williams | SF/PF | 1985–86 (1 s) | 1984–85 (1 s) |
| John Coker | C | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Perry Moss | PG | 1986–87 (1 s) | 1985–86 (1 s) |
| Clinton Smith | SF | 1986–87 (1 s) | 1990–91 (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).Wizards seasons include the Chicago Packers (1961–1962), Chicago Zephyrs (1962–1963), Baltimore Bullets (1963–1973), Capital Bullets (1973–1974) and Washington Bullets (1974–1997).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Golden State Warriors and the Washington Wizards?
66, from 1961–62 to 2025–26, including Chris Webber, Mitch Richmond, Ralph Sampson and Bernard King. 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?
Andy Johnson: Golden State Warriors first, then the Washington Wizards from 1961–62.
Who has played for both recently?
Gary Payton II, Jordan Poole, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Kristaps Porziņģis, 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). Wizards seasons include the Chicago Packers (1961–1962), Chicago Zephyrs (1962–1963), Baltimore Bullets (1963–1973), Capital Bullets (1973–1974) and Washington Bullets (1974–1997).
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