Los Angeles Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans players: who played for both
Who played for both the Clippers and Pelicans?
38 players played for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the New Orleans Pelicans between 2002–03 and 2025–26, including Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo, DeMarcus Cousins and Baron Davis. 20 of them played for the Clippers first and 15 for the Pelicans first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Randy Livingston is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Pelicans first, then the Clippers from 2003–04.
- DeAndre Jordan is the most recent: Clippers first, then the Pelicans from 2025–26.
- Chris Paul played the most seasons across the two: 7 for the Clippers and 6 for the Pelicans.
- 5 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Chris Paul.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (12), C (8), SG (8), SF (7).
How many can you name?
Name players who played for both the Clippers and the Pelicans. The surname is enough. 0 / 38
All 38 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Clippers | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | PG | 2011–2017, 2025–26 (7 s) | 2005–2011 (6 s) |
| DeAndre Jordan | C | 2008–2018 (10 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Eric Gordon | SG | 2008–2011, 2022–23 (4 s) | 2011–2016 (5 s) |
| Chris Kaman | C | 2003–2011 (8 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Austin Rivers | SG/PG | 2014–2018 (4 s) | 2012–2015 (3 s) |
| Baron Davis | PG | 2008–2011 (3 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| JJ Redick | SG | 2013–2017 (4 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Rasual Butler | SF/SG | 2009–2011 (2 s) | 2005–2009 (4 s) |
| Eric Bledsoe | PG/SG | 2010–2013, 2021–22 (4 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Rodney Rogers | SF/PF | 1995–1999 (4 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Melvin Ely | C/PF | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 2007–2009, 2013–14 (3 s) |
| Brandon Boston Jr. | SG/SF | 2021–2024 (3 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | SF/PF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2011–2014 (3 s) |
| Wesley Johnson | SF/SG | 2015–2018 (3 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Sean Rooks | C | 2000–2003 (3 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Sindarius Thornwell | SG | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| DeMarcus Cousins | C | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2021–2023 (2 s) |
| Willie Green | SG | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Brandon Bass | PF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Jason Hart | PG | 2006–07, 2008–09 (2 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Tyrone Wallace | PG/SG | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Kenny Anderson | PG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Mo Bamba | C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Nate Robinson | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Lance Stephenson | SG/SF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Josh Smith | PF/SF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Daniel Theis | C | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Wenyen Gabriel | C/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Darren Collison | PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Jordan Hamilton | SF | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Dan Dickau | PG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Randy Livingston | PG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| James Ennis III | SF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Bobby Brown | PG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| DaJuan Summers | SF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Solomon Jones | PF/C | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2011–12 (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).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 Los Angeles Clippers and the New Orleans Pelicans?
38, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, including Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo, DeMarcus Cousins and Baron Davis. 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: New Orleans Pelicans first, then the Los Angeles Clippers from 2003–04.
Who has played for both recently?
Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan, Brandon Boston Jr., Mo Bamba and Daniel Theis, 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). Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).
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