Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings players: who played for both
Who played for both the Pacers and Kings?
49 players played for both the Indiana Pacers and the Sacramento Kings between 1976–77 and 2025–26, including Tyrese Haliburton, Domantas Sabonis, Metta Sandiford-Artest and Peja Stojaković. 24 of them played for the Pacers first and 23 for the Kings first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Freddie Lewis is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Kings first, then the Pacers from 1976–77.
- Jalen Slawson is the most recent: Kings first, then the Pacers from 2025–26.
- LaSalle Thompson played the most seasons across the two: 8 for the Pacers and 7 for the Kings.
- 9 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as LaSalle Thompson.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (12), C (10), SF (10), SG (10).
How many can you name?
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All 49 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Pacers | Kings |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle Thompson | C/PF | 1988–1995, 1996–97 (8 s) | 1982–1989 (7 s) |
| Domantas Sabonis | C/PF | 2017–2022 (5 s) | 2021–2026 (5 s) |
| Wayman Tisdale | PF | 1985–1989 (4 s) | 1988–1994 (6 s) |
| Peja Stojaković | SF | 2005–06 (1 s) | 1998–2006 (8 s) |
| Buddy Hield | SG | 2021–2024 (3 s) | 2016–2022 (6 s) |
| Metta Sandiford-Artest | SF | 2001–2006 (5 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Brad Miller | C | 2001–2003 (2 s) | 2003–2009 (6 s) |
| Billy Knight | SG/SF | 1976–77, 1978–1983 (6 s) | 1983–1985 (2 s) |
| Eddie Johnson (1981–1999) | SF | 1995–1997 (2 s) | 1981–1987 (6 s) |
| Scot Pollard | C/PF | 2003–2006 (3 s) | 1998–2003 (5 s) |
| Tyrese Haliburton | PG | 2021–2026 (5 s) | 2020–2022 (2 s) |
| George Hill | PG/SG | 2011–2016, 2022–23 (6 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Darren Collison | PG | 2010–2012, 2017–2019 (4 s) | 2014–2017 (3 s) |
| Tyreke Evans | SF/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2009–2013, 2016–17 (5 s) |
| Doug McDermott | SF/PF | 2018–2021, 2023–24 (4 s) | 2024–2026 (2 s) |
| Don Buse | PG | 1976–77, 1980–1982 (3 s) | 1983–1985 (2 s) |
| Anthony Johnson | PG/SG | 2003–2006 (3 s) | 1997–98, 2007–08 (2 s) |
| Randy Wittman | SG | 1988–1992 (4 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| James Johnson | PF/SF | 2022–2025 (3 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Cory Joseph | PG/SG | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Jeremy Lamb | SG/SF | 2019–2022 (3 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Justin Holiday | SG/SF | 2019–2022 (3 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Dahntay Jones | SF/SG | 2009–2012 (3 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Glenn Robinson III | SF/SG | 2015–2018 (3 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Len Elmore | C/PF | 1976–1979 (3 s) | 1979–80 (1 s) |
| Ron Behagen | PF/C | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1973–1975, 1978–79 (3 s) |
| Chris Duarte | SG | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| JaKarr Sampson | PF | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Ike Diogu | PF/C | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Tyus Edney | PG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1995–1997 (2 s) |
| Terry Taylor | SF/PF | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Orlando Johnson | SG/SF | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Dave Robisch | C/PF | 1976–1978 (2 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Tristan Thompson | C | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Ty Lawson | PG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Aaron Brooks | PG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Kevin Ollie | PG | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Dwayne Schintzius | C | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Greg Kite | C | 1994–95 (1 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Jalen Slawson | SF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Luther Head | SG/PG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Darnell Hillman | PF/C | 1976–77 (1 s) | 1978–79 (1 s) |
| Vincent Askew | SG/SF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Freddie Lewis | PG | 1976–77 (1 s) | 1966–67 (1 s) |
| Jawann Oldham | C | 1990–91 (1 s) | 1987–88 (1 s) |
| John Kuester | PG | 1979–80 (1 s) | 1977–78 (1 s) |
| Dominic McGuire | SF/PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Kenny Natt | SG | 1980–81 (1 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Orien Greene | G | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2007–08 (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.Kings seasons include the Rochester Royals (1948–1957), Cincinnati Royals (1957–1972), Kansas City-Omaha Kings (1972–1975) and Kansas City Kings (1975–1985).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Indiana Pacers and the Sacramento Kings?
49, from 1976–77 to 2025–26, including Tyrese Haliburton, Domantas Sabonis, Metta Sandiford-Artest and Peja Stojaković. 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?
Freddie Lewis: Sacramento Kings first, then the Indiana Pacers from 1976–77.
Who has played for both recently?
Domantas Sabonis, Tyrese Haliburton, Doug McDermott, James Johnson, Terry Taylor and Jalen Slawson, 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. Kings seasons include the Rochester Royals (1948–1957), Cincinnati Royals (1957–1972), Kansas City-Omaha Kings (1972–1975) and Kansas City Kings (1975–1985).
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