Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns players: who played for both
Who played for both the Clippers and Suns?
55 players played for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns between 1970–71 and 2025–26, including Chris Paul, Grant Hill, Bradley Beal and Tom Chambers. 26 of them played for the Clippers first and 27 for the Suns first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- George Wilson is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Suns first, then the Clippers from 1970–71.
- TyTy Washington Jr. is the most recent: Suns first, then the Clippers from 2025–26.
- Danny Manning played the most seasons across the two: 6 for the Clippers and 5 for the Suns.
- 9 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Chris Paul.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (15), PF (12), SF (12), SG (9).
How many can you name?
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All 55 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Clippers | Suns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Manning | PF | 1988–1994 (6 s) | 1994–1999 (5 s) |
| Eric Piatkowski | SG/SF | 1994–2003 (9 s) | 2006–2008 (2 s) |
| Chris Paul | PG | 2011–2017, 2025–26 (7 s) | 2020–2023 (3 s) |
| Eric Bledsoe | PG/SG | 2010–2013, 2021–22 (4 s) | 2013–2018 (5 s) |
| Gar Heard | PF | 1973–1976, 1980–81 (4 s) | 1975–1980 (5 s) |
| Jared Dudley | SF/PF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2008–2013, 2016–2018 (7 s) |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | PF | 2019–2024 (5 s) | 2012–2015 (3 s) |
| Tom Chambers | PF | 1981–1983 (2 s) | 1988–1993 (5 s) |
| P. J. Tucker | PF/SF | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2012–2017 (5 s) |
| Amir Coffey | SG/SF | 2019–2025 (6 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Rodney Rogers | SF/PF | 1995–1999 (4 s) | 1999–2002 (3 s) |
| James Edwards | C | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1982–1988 (6 s) |
| Bo Outlaw | PF/C | 1993–1997 (4 s) | 2001–2003, 2004–05 (3 s) |
| Grant Hill | SF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2007–2012 (5 s) |
| Jamal Crawford | SG | 2012–2017 (5 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Brian Skinner | PF/C | 1998–2001, 2008–2010 (5 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Rory White | PF | 1983–1987 (4 s) | 1982–1984 (2 s) |
| Matt Barnes | SF | 2003–04, 2012–2015 (4 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Eric Gordon | SG | 2008–2011, 2022–23 (4 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Quentin Richardson | SG/SF | 2000–2004 (4 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Elliot Perry | PG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1993–1996, 2000–01 (4 s) |
| Sam Cassell | PG | 2005–2008 (3 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Landry Shamet | SG | 2018–2020 (2 s) | 2021–2023 (2 s) |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | SF/PF | 2024–2026 (2 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Marcin Gortat | C | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2010–2013 (3 s) |
| Tim Thomas | SF/PF | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Wesley Johnson | SF/SG | 2015–2018 (3 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| John Shumate | PF/C | 1975–1978 (3 s) | 1975–76 (1 s) |
| Bradley Beal | SG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Sebastian Telfair | PG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Hedo Türkoğlu | SF/PF | 2013–2015 (2 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Mason Plumlee | C | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Craig Hodges | SG/PG | 1982–1984 (2 s) | 1987–88 (1 s) |
| Reggie Bullock | SF | 2013–2015 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Randy Livingston | PG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 1998–2000 (2 s) |
| Dale Schlueter | C | 1974–1976 (2 s) | 1976–77 (1 s) |
| Drew Eubanks | C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| TyTy Washington Jr. | PG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Eddie House | PG/SG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Grant Gondrezick | SG | 1988–89 (1 s) | 1986–87 (1 s) |
| Jarron Collins | C | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Smush Parker | PG/SG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Brevin Knight | PG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Walter McCarty | PF/SF | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Howard Eisley | PG/SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Michael Young | SF/SG | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1984–85 (1 s) |
| Jerry Chambers | SF | 1971–72 (1 s) | 1969–70 (1 s) |
| Jawun Evans | PG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Andre Barrett | PG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Tim Kempton | PF/C | 1986–87 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Mario Bennett | PF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| George Wilson | C | 1970–71 (1 s) | 1968–69 (1 s) |
| Steve Burtt | PG | 1987–88 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Ted McClain | PG/SG | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1978–79 (1 s) |
| Alex Stivrins | SF | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1992–93 (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 Phoenix Suns?
55, from 1970–71 to 2025–26, including Chris Paul, Grant Hill, Bradley Beal and Tom Chambers. 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?
George Wilson: Phoenix Suns first, then the Los Angeles Clippers from 1970–71.
Who has played for both recently?
Chris Paul, P. J. Tucker, Amir Coffey, Derrick Jones Jr., Bradley Beal and Mason Plumlee and 2 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).
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