Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies players: who played for both
Who played for both the Lakers and Grizzlies?
35 players played for both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies between 1995–96 and 2025–26, including Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol, Byron Scott and Matt Barnes. 20 of them played for the Lakers first and 14 for the Grizzlies first; 1 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Antonio Harvey is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Lakers first, then the Grizzlies from 1995–96.
- Marcus Smart is the most recent: Grizzlies first, then the Lakers from 2025–26.
- Pau Gasol played the most seasons across the two: 7 for the Lakers and 7 for the Grizzlies.
- 4 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Byron Scott.
- Most common positions on this list: SG (14), C (8), PG (7), PF (3).
How many can you name?
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All 35 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Lakers | Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | PF/C | 2007–2014 (7 s) | 2001–2008 (7 s) |
| Marc Gasol | C | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2008–2019 (11 s) |
| Byron Scott | SG | 1983–1993, 1996–97 (11 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Eddie Jones | SG/SF | 1994–1999 (5 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Jordan Farmar | PG | 2006–2010, 2013–14 (5 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 1992–1996 (4 s) | 1996–1998 (2 s) |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | SG | 2017–2021 (4 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| George Lynch | SF | 1993–1996 (3 s) | 1996–1998 (2 s) |
| Kwame Brown | PF/C | 2005–2008 (3 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | PG | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2023–2026 (3 s) |
| Luke Kennard | SG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2022–2025 (3 s) |
| Jake LaRavia | SF/PF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2022–2025 (3 s) |
| Xavier Henry | SG/SF | 2013–2015 (2 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Matt Barnes | SF | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Marcus Smart | PG/SG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Avery Bradley | SG/PG | 2019–20, 2021–22 (2 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Wenyen Gabriel | C/PF | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Christian Koloko | C | 2024–2026 (2 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Wayne Ellington | SG | 2014–15, 2021–22 (2 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Ed Davis | C/PF | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| MarShon Brooks | SG/SF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Chucky Atkins | PG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Darius Morris | PG | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Antonio Harvey | PF | 1993–1995 (2 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Danny Green | SG/SF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Lance Stephenson | SG/SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Ben McLemore | SG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Javaris Crittenton | PG/SG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Troy Daniels | SG | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Trey Jemison | C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Jay Huff | C | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Benoit Benjamin | C | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Jordan Goodwin | SG/PG | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Shaquille Harrison | PG/SG | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Colin Castleton | C | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2024–25 (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.Lakers seasons include the Minneapolis Lakers (1948–1960).Grizzlies seasons include the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies?
35, from 1995–96 to 2025–26, including Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol, Byron Scott and Matt Barnes. 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?
Antonio Harvey: Los Angeles Lakers first, then the Memphis Grizzlies from 1995–96.
Who has played for both recently?
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Scotty Pippen Jr., Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart and Christian Koloko and 4 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. Lakers seasons include the Minneapolis Lakers (1948–1960). Grizzlies seasons include the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001).
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