Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Clippers and Lakers?
69 players played for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers between 1970–71 and 2025–26, including Russell Westbrook, Bob McAdoo, Adrian Dantley and Rajon Rondo. 26 of them played for the Clippers first and 40 for the Lakers first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Dick Garrett is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Lakers first, then the Clippers from 1970–71.
- Luke Kennard is the most recent: Clippers first, then the Lakers from 2025–26.
- Lamar Odom played the most seasons across the two: 5 for the Clippers and 7 for the Lakers.
- 8 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Lamar Odom.
- Most common positions on this list: C (16), PG (15), SF (14), PF (12).
How many can you name?
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All 69 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Clippers | Lakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Odom | PF/SF | 1999–2003, 2012–13 (5 s) | 2004–2011 (7 s) |
| Norm Nixon | PG | 1983–1989 (6 s) | 1977–1983 (6 s) |
| DeAndre Jordan | C | 2008–2018 (10 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Ivica Zubac | C | 2018–2026 (8 s) | 2016–2019 (3 s) |
| Bob McAdoo | C | 1972–1977 (5 s) | 1981–1985 (4 s) |
| Jamaal Wilkes | SF | 1985–86 (1 s) | 1977–1985 (8 s) |
| Chris Kaman | C | 2003–2011 (8 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Sasha Vujačić | SG/PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2004–2011 (7 s) |
| Ron Harper | SG/PG | 1989–1994 (5 s) | 1999–2001 (2 s) |
| Benoit Benjamin | C | 1985–1991 (6 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Swen Nater | C | 1977–1983 (6 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Brian Cook | PF/C | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2003–2008 (5 s) |
| Matt Barnes | SF | 2003–04, 2012–2015 (4 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Lou Williams | PG/SG | 2017–2021 (4 s) | 2015–2017 (2 s) |
| Kermit Washington | PF | 1978–79 (1 s) | 1973–1978 (5 s) |
| Jordan Farmar | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2006–2010, 2013–14 (5 s) |
| Sean Rooks | C | 2000–2003 (3 s) | 1996–1999 (3 s) |
| Jim McMillian | SF | 1973–1976 (3 s) | 1970–1973 (3 s) |
| Patrick Beverley | PG | 2017–2021 (4 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Nick Young | SG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2013–2017 (4 s) |
| Walt Hazzard | PG/SG | 1971–1973 (2 s) | 1964–1967 (3 s) |
| Steve Blake | PG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2010–2014 (4 s) |
| Wesley Johnson | SF/SG | 2015–2018 (3 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Ernie DiGregorio | PG | 1973–1977 (4 s) | 1977–78 (1 s) |
| Jim Price | PG | 1976–77 (1 s) | 1972–1975, 1978–79 (4 s) |
| Cornell Warner | PF/C | 1970–1973 (3 s) | 1975–1977 (2 s) |
| Russell Westbrook | PG | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2021–2023 (2 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2018–2020, 2021–22 (3 s) |
| Montrezl Harrell | C/PF | 2017–2020 (3 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Avery Bradley | SG/PG | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2019–20, 2021–22 (2 s) |
| Luke Kennard | SG | 2020–2023 (3 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Kareem Rush | SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Vladimir Radmanović | PF/SF | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2006–2009 (3 s) |
| James Edwards | C | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1977–78, 1992–1994 (3 s) |
| Ronny Turiaf | C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Elmore Smith | C | 1971–1973 (2 s) | 1973–1975 (2 s) |
| Larry Drew | PG | 1986–1988 (2 s) | 1989–1991 (2 s) |
| Dick Garrett | SG/PG | 1970–1973 (3 s) | 1969–70 (1 s) |
| Adrian Dantley | SF | 1976–77 (1 s) | 1977–1979 (2 s) |
| Glen Rice | SF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 1998–2000 (2 s) |
| Caron Butler | SF | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Doug Christie | SG | 2006–07 (1 s) | 1992–1994 (2 s) |
| Mike Smrek | C | 1990–91 (1 s) | 1986–1988 (2 s) |
| Jared Dudley | SF/PF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Wenyen Gabriel | C/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2021–2023 (2 s) |
| Smush Parker | PG/SG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Josh Powell | PF/C | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2008–2010 (2 s) |
| Reggie Bullock | SF | 2013–2015 (2 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| David Rivers | PG | 1989–90, 1991–92 (2 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Darius Morris | PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Antonio Harvey | PF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1993–1995 (2 s) |
| Bill Hewitt | SF | 1972–73 (1 s) | 1968–1970 (2 s) |
| Freddie Crawford | SG | 1970–71 (1 s) | 1967–1969 (2 s) |
| Brook Lopez | C | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Antawn Jamison | PF/SF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Mo Bamba | C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Lance Stephenson | SG/SF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Ruben Patterson | SF/SG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Darren Collison | PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Brandon Bass | PF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Jerry Chambers | SF | 1971–72 (1 s) | 1966–67 (1 s) |
| Johnny Neumann | SF/SG | 1976–77 (1 s) | 1976–77 (1 s) |
| Lester Conner | SG | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Jim McDaniels | PF/C | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1975–76 (1 s) |
| Mario Bennett | PF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Derek Strong | PF | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Tony Brown | SG/SF | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1990–91 (1 s) |
| Joe Cooper | C/PF | 1982–83 (1 s) | 1982–83 (1 s) |
| Mike Lynn | SF | 1970–71 (1 s) | 1969–70 (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.Clippers seasons include the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984).Lakers seasons include the Minneapolis Lakers (1948–1960).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers?
69, from 1970–71 to 2025–26, including Russell Westbrook, Bob McAdoo, Adrian Dantley and Rajon Rondo. 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?
Dick Garrett: Los Angeles Lakers first, then the Los Angeles Clippers from 1970–71.
Who has played for both recently?
Ivica Zubac, Luke Kennard, Brook Lopez and Mo Bamba, 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. Clippers seasons include the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984). Lakers seasons include the Minneapolis Lakers (1948–1960).
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