Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs players: who played for both
Who played for both the Clippers and Spurs?
52 players played for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the San Antonio Spurs between 1976–77 and 2025–26, including Moses Malone, Chris Paul, Kawhi Leonard and Doc Rivers. 28 of them played for the Clippers first and 22 for the Spurs first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- John Shumate is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Clippers first, then the Spurs from 1979–80.
- Mason Plumlee is the most recent: Clippers first, then the Spurs from 2025–26.
- Kawhi Leonard played the most seasons across the two: 7 for the Clippers and 7 for the Spurs.
- 6 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Chris Paul.
- Most common positions on this list: C (13), PG (11), SF (10), PF (10).
How many can you name?
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All 52 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Clippers | Spurs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SF | 2019–2026 (7 s) | 2011–2018 (7 s) |
| Patty Mills | PG/SG | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2011–2021 (10 s) |
| Chris Paul | PG | 2011–2017, 2025–26 (7 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Terry Cummings | PF/SF | 1982–1984 (2 s) | 1989–1995 (6 s) |
| Brent Barry | SG | 1995–1998 (3 s) | 2004–2008 (4 s) |
| Charles Smith (1988–1998) | PF | 1988–1992 (4 s) | 1995–1998 (3 s) |
| Jerome Whitehead | C/PF | 1978–1984 (6 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Stephen Jackson | SF/SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2001–2003, 2011–2013 (4 s) |
| Drew Eubanks | C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2018–2022 (4 s) |
| Jaren Jackson | SG | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1997–2001 (4 s) |
| Reggie Williams (1987–1997) | SG/SF | 1987–1990 (3 s) | 1990–91 (1 s) |
| Bobby Simmons | SF | 2003–2005, 2011–12 (3 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Jason Hart | PG | 2006–07, 2008–09 (2 s) | 2001–02, 2003–04 (2 s) |
| John Shumate | PF/C | 1975–1978 (3 s) | 1979–80 (1 s) |
| Tom Garrick | PG | 1988–1991 (3 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Doc Rivers | PG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1994–1996 (2 s) |
| Boban Marjanović | C | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Hedo Türkoğlu | SF/PF | 2013–2015 (2 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Mason Plumlee | C | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Rasual Butler | SF/SG | 2009–2011 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Joshua Primo | SG | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2021–2023 (2 s) |
| Steve Novak | PF/SF | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| JaMychal Green | PF/C | 2018–2020 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Cherokee Parks | C/PF | 2000–01, 2002–03 (2 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1994–95 (1 s) | 1990–91, 2004–05 (2 s) |
| Jeff Ayres | PF/C | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Melvin Ely | C/PF | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| George T. Johnson | C/PF | 1976–77 (1 s) | 1980–1982 (2 s) |
| Kurt Nimphius | C/PF | 1985–1987 (2 s) | 1987–88 (1 s) |
| Charles Smith (1997–2006) | SG | 1997–1999 (2 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Marcus Williams (2007–2009) | SF/SG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2007–2009 (2 s) |
| Moses Malone | C | 1976–77 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Dominique Wilkins | SF | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Andre Miller | PG | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Kevin Duckworth | C | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1986–87 (1 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Mike Smrek | C | 1990–91 (1 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Billy Knight | SG/SF | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1984–85 (1 s) |
| Drew Gooden | PF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Derek Anderson | SG/SF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Dwayne Schintzius | C | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1990–91 (1 s) |
| Ike Diogu | PF/C | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Howard Eisley | PG/SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Bill Willoughby | SF | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1982–83 (1 s) |
| Ennis Whatley | PG | 1988–89 (1 s) | 1985–86 (1 s) |
| Tim Kempton | PF/C | 1986–87 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Anthony Goldwire | PG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Kevin Williams | PG | 1988–89 (1 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Ozell Jones | C/PF | 1986–87 (1 s) | 1984–85 (1 s) |
| Michael Wiley | SF | 1981–82 (1 s) | 1980–81 (1 s) |
| Robert Smith | PG | 1982–83 (1 s) | 1982–83 (1 s) |
| Linton Townes | SF/SG | 1983–84 (1 s) | 1984–85 (1 s) |
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the San Antonio Spurs?
52, from 1976–77 to 2025–26, including Moses Malone, Chris Paul, Kawhi Leonard and Doc Rivers. 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?
John Shumate: Los Angeles Clippers first, then the San Antonio Spurs from 1979–80.
Who has played for both recently?
Kawhi Leonard, Patty Mills, Chris Paul, Drew Eubanks and Mason Plumlee, 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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