Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers players: who played for both

Who played for both the Clippers and 76ers?

75 players played for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers between 1970–71 and 2025–26, including Moses Malone, James Harden, Paul George and Bob McAdoo. 32 of them played for the Clippers first and 33 for the 76ers first; 10 played for both in the same season.

Did you know?

  • Freddie Crawford is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Clippers first, then the 76ers from 1970–71.
  • Patrick Baldwin Jr. is the most recent: Clippers first, then the 76ers from 2025–26.
  • Elton Brand played the most seasons across the two: 7 for the Clippers and 5 for the 76ers.
  • 8 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Elton Brand.
  • Most common positions on this list: PF (17), PG (16), C (15), SG (14).

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All 75 players, most seasons with the two first

Seasons with each franchise as calendar years (2003–2010 = 2003-04 to 2009-10) and the number of seasons. A gap of a season or more starts a new spell.
PlayerPosClippers76ers
Elton BrandPF/C2001–2008 (7 s)2008–2012, 2015–16 (5 s)
DeAndre JordanC2008–2018 (10 s)2021–22 (1 s)
Lou WilliamsPG/SG2017–2021 (4 s)2005–2012 (7 s)
Robert CovingtonSF/PF2021–2024 (3 s)2014–2019, 2023–24 (6 s)
Willie GreenSG2012–2014 (2 s)2003–2010 (7 s)
Tobias HarrisPF/SF2017–2019 (2 s)2018–2024 (6 s)
Benoit BenjaminC1985–1991 (6 s)1997–1999 (2 s)
Paul GeorgeSF/PF2019–2024 (5 s)2024–2026 (2 s)
Ben SimmonsPG2024–25 (1 s)2016–2022 (6 s)
Nicolas BatumSF/PF2020–2026 (6 s)2023–24 (1 s)
Joe BryantPF/SF1979–1982 (3 s)1975–1979 (4 s)
Brian SkinnerPF/C1998–2001, 2008–2010 (5 s)2002–03, 2004–05 (2 s)
Moses MaloneC1976–77 (1 s)1982–1986, 1993–94 (5 s)
James HardenPG/SG2023–2026 (3 s)2021–2024 (3 s)
Bob McAdooC1972–1977 (5 s)1985–86 (1 s)
World B. FreeSG/PG1978–1980 (2 s)1975–1978, 1986–87 (4 s)
JJ RedickSG2013–2017 (4 s)2017–2019 (2 s)
Eric GordonSG2008–2011, 2022–23 (4 s)2024–2026 (2 s)
Marcus Morris Sr.PF2019–2024 (5 s)2023–24 (1 s)
Stanley RobertsC1992–1997 (5 s)1999–00 (1 s)
Harvey CatchingsC/PF1984–85 (1 s)1974–1979 (5 s)
Matt GuokasSG/SF1973–74 (1 s)1966–1971 (5 s)
Matt BarnesSF2003–04, 2012–2015 (4 s)2005–06 (1 s)
Patrick BeverleyPG2017–2021 (4 s)2023–24 (1 s)
Reggie JacksonPG/SG2019–2023 (4 s)2024–25 (1 s)
Rodney RogersSF/PF1995–1999 (4 s)2004–05 (1 s)
Tim ThomasSF/PF2006–2009 (3 s)1997–1999 (2 s)
Henry BibbyPG1980–81 (1 s)1976–1980 (4 s)
Marreese SpeightsC/PF2016–17 (1 s)2008–2012 (4 s)
Spencer HawesC/PF2014–15 (1 s)2010–2014 (4 s)
Michael CagePF/C1984–1988 (4 s)1996–97 (1 s)
Derek SmithSG/SF1983–1986 (3 s)1988–1990 (2 s)
Earl CuretonPF/C1986–1988 (2 s)1980–1983 (3 s)
Franklin EdwardsPG1984–1986 (2 s)1981–1984 (3 s)
P. J. TuckerPF/SF2023–2025 (2 s)2022–2024 (2 s)
Montrezl HarrellC/PF2017–2020 (3 s)2022–23 (1 s)
Andre MillerPG2002–03 (1 s)2006–2009 (3 s)
Lionel HollinsPG1982–83 (1 s)1979–1982 (3 s)
Luc Mbah a MoutePF/SF2015–2017, 2018–19 (3 s)2014–15 (1 s)
Mike ScottPF2018–19 (1 s)2018–2021 (3 s)
Bob WeissPG1974–1976 (2 s)1965–1967 (2 s)
Doug OvertonPG2003–04 (1 s)1996–1999 (3 s)
Jim WashingtonPF1974–75 (1 s)1969–1972 (3 s)
Tom ChambersPF1981–1983 (2 s)1997–98 (1 s)
Boban MarjanovićC2017–2019 (2 s)2018–19 (1 s)
Terry CummingsPF/SF1982–1984 (2 s)1997–98 (1 s)
Landry ShametSG2018–2020 (2 s)2018–19 (1 s)
Patrick Baldwin Jr.PF2024–2026 (2 s)2025–26 (1 s)
Kenyon Martin Jr.SF/PF2023–24 (1 s)2023–2025 (2 s)
Reggie EvansPF2011–12 (1 s)2007–2009 (2 s)
James Ennis IIISF2021–22 (1 s)2018–2020 (2 s)
Dave WohlPG1972–1974 (2 s)1971–72 (1 s)
Kurt NimphiusC/PF1985–1987 (2 s)1989–90 (1 s)
Don MaySF1970–71 (1 s)1972–1974 (2 s)
George WilsonC1970–71 (1 s)1968–1970 (2 s)
Maalik WaynsPG2012–2014 (2 s)2012–13 (1 s)
Dale SchlueterC1974–1976 (2 s)1972–73 (1 s)
Fred FosterSF1976–77 (1 s)1970–1972 (2 s)
Coniel NormanSG1978–79 (1 s)1974–1976 (2 s)
Nick YoungSG2011–12 (1 s)2012–13 (1 s)
Mo BambaC2024–25 (1 s)2023–24 (1 s)
MarJon BeauchampSF2024–25 (1 s)2025–26 (1 s)
Kareem RushSG2009–10 (1 s)2008–09 (1 s)
Wilson ChandlerSF2018–19 (1 s)2018–19 (1 s)
Jaren JacksonSG1992–93 (1 s)1994–95 (1 s)
Isaac AustinC1997–98 (1 s)1993–94 (1 s)
Byron MullensPF/C2013–14 (1 s)2013–14 (1 s)
Tony MassenburgPF/C1994–95 (1 s)1995–96 (1 s)
Darius MorrisPG2013–14 (1 s)2013–14 (1 s)
Michael YoungSF/SG1989–90 (1 s)1985–86 (1 s)
Lanard CopelandSG/SF1991–92 (1 s)1989–90 (1 s)
Andre TurnerPG1989–90 (1 s)1990–91 (1 s)
Freddie CrawfordSG1970–71 (1 s)1970–71 (1 s)
Ted McClainPG/SG1977–78 (1 s)1977–78 (1 s)
Tharon MayesSG1991–92 (1 s)1991–92 (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).76ers seasons include the Syracuse Nationals (1949–1963).

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Questions

How many players have played for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers?

75, from 1970–71 to 2025–26, including Moses Malone, James Harden, Paul George and Bob McAdoo. 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 Crawford: Los Angeles Clippers first, then the Philadelphia 76ers from 1970–71.

Who has played for both recently?

Paul George, Ben Simmons, Nicolas Batum, James Harden, Eric Gordon and Reggie Jackson and 5 more, 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). 76ers seasons include the Syracuse Nationals (1949–1963).

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