Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks players: who played for both
Who played for both the Clippers and Knicks?
70 players played for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the New York Knicks between 1970–71 and 2025–26, including Bob McAdoo, Chauncey Billups, Doc Rivers and Baron Davis. 31 of them played for the Clippers first and 34 for the Knicks first; 5 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Bill Hosket is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Knicks first, then the Clippers from 1970–71.
- P. J. Tucker is the most recent: Clippers first, then the Knicks from 2024–25.
- DeAndre Jordan played the most seasons across the two: 10 for the Clippers and 1 for the Knicks.
- 7 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Randy Smith.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (16), PF (16), SG (14), C (13).
How many can you name?
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All 70 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Clippers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | C | 2008–2018 (10 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Jamal Crawford | SG | 2012–2017 (5 s) | 2004–2009 (5 s) |
| Randy Smith | SG | 1971–1979, 1982–83 (9 s) | 1981–82 (1 s) |
| Mark Jackson | PG | 1992–1994 (2 s) | 1987–1992, 2000–2002 (7 s) |
| Quentin Richardson | SG/SF | 2000–2004 (4 s) | 2005–2009, 2012–13 (5 s) |
| Bob McAdoo | C | 1972–1977 (5 s) | 1976–1979 (3 s) |
| Charles Smith (1988–1998) | PF | 1988–1992 (4 s) | 1992–1996 (4 s) |
| Gary Grant | PG | 1988–1995 (7 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Marcus Camby | C/PF | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 1998–2002, 2012–13 (5 s) |
| Nate Robinson | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2005–2010 (5 s) |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | PF | 2019–2024 (5 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Tim Thomas | SF/PF | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 2003–2005, 2008–09 (3 s) |
| Howard Komives | PG | 1972–73 (1 s) | 1964–1969 (5 s) |
| John Gianelli | C/PF | 1976–77 (1 s) | 1972–1977 (5 s) |
| Emmette Bryant | PG | 1970–1972 (2 s) | 1964–1968 (4 s) |
| Matt Barnes | SF | 2003–04, 2012–2015 (4 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Kiki VanDeWeghe | SF/PF | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1988–1992 (4 s) |
| Danilo Gallinari | SF/PF | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2008–2011 (3 s) |
| Austin Rivers | SG/PG | 2014–2018 (4 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Wilson Chandler | SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2007–2011 (4 s) |
| Chris Wilcox | PF/C | 2002–2006 (4 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Maurice Taylor | PF/C | 1997–2000 (3 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Mardy Collins | SG/SF | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2006–2009 (3 s) |
| Jim McMillian | SF | 1973–1976 (3 s) | 1976–1978 (2 s) |
| Ken Bannister | PF/C | 1988–1991 (3 s) | 1984–1986 (2 s) |
| Doc Rivers | PG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1992–1995 (3 s) |
| Baron Davis | PG | 2008–2011 (3 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Rick Brunson | PG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 1998–2001 (3 s) |
| Landry Shamet | SG | 2018–2020 (2 s) | 2024–2026 (2 s) |
| Raymond Felton | PG/SG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2010–11, 2012–2014 (3 s) |
| Mike Woodson | SG | 1986–1988 (2 s) | 1980–1982 (2 s) |
| Pablo Prigioni | PG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2012–2015 (3 s) |
| James Donaldson | C | 1983–1986 (3 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Henry Bibby | PG | 1980–81 (1 s) | 1972–1975 (3 s) |
| Steve Novak | PF/SF | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Reggie Bullock | SF | 2013–2015 (2 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Howard Eisley | PG/SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2001–2004 (3 s) |
| Mike Glenn | PG | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1978–1981 (3 s) |
| Bill Hosket | PF/C | 1970–1972 (2 s) | 1968–1970 (2 s) |
| Dick Garrett | SG/PG | 1970–1973 (3 s) | 1973–74 (1 s) |
| Chauncey Billups | PG | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Joakim Noah | C | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Vin Baker | PF/C | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2003–2005 (2 s) |
| Zach Randolph | PF/C | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2007–2009 (2 s) |
| Kenyon Martin | PF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | C/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2022–2024 (2 s) |
| Terry Cummings | PF/SF | 1982–1984 (2 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| P. J. Tucker | PF/SF | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Sasha Vujačić | SG/PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2015–2017 (2 s) |
| Doug Christie | SG | 2006–07 (1 s) | 1994–1996 (2 s) |
| Tom McMillen | PF/C | 1975–1977 (2 s) | 1976–77 (1 s) |
| Bo Kimble | SG | 1990–1992 (2 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Cole Aldrich | C | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Greg Kite | C | 1987–1989 (2 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Don May | SF | 1970–71 (1 s) | 1968–1970 (2 s) |
| Greg Butler | C | 1990–91 (1 s) | 1988–1990 (2 s) |
| Freddie Crawford | SG | 1970–71 (1 s) | 1966–1968 (2 s) |
| Glen Rice | SF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| MarJon Beauchamp | SF | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Eddie House | PG/SG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Ronny Turiaf | C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Maurice Harkless | PF/SF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Walter McCarty | PF/SF | 2005–06 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Fred Jones | SG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Matt Fish | C | 1994–95 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Cheikh Samb | C | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Solomon Jones | PF/C | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Geoff Huston | PG | 1986–87 (1 s) | 1979–80 (1 s) |
| Carlton McKinney | SG | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Etdrick Bohannon | F | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1999–00 (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).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the New York Knicks?
70, from 1970–71 to 2025–26, including Bob McAdoo, Chauncey Billups, Doc Rivers 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?
Bill Hosket: New York Knicks first, then the Los Angeles Clippers from 1970–71.
Who has played for both recently?
Landry Shamet, P. J. Tucker and MarJon Beauchamp, 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).
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