Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans players: who played for both
Who played for both the Lakers and Pelicans?
36 players played for both the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans between 2002–03 and 2025–26, including Anthony Davis, Rajon Rondo, Lonzo Ball and Isaiah Thomas. 18 of them played for the Lakers first and 16 for the Pelicans first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Elden Campbell is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Lakers first, then the Pelicans from 2002–03.
- DeAndre Jordan is the most recent: Lakers first, then the Pelicans from 2025–26.
- Anthony Davis played the most seasons across the two: 6 for the Lakers and 7 for the Pelicans.
- 3 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Trevor Ariza.
- Most common positions on this list: C (10), SF (8), PG (8), PF (5).
How many can you name?
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All 36 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Lakers | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | C/PF | 2019–2025 (6 s) | 2012–2019 (7 s) |
| Elden Campbell | PF/C | 1990–1999 (9 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Brandon Ingram | SF | 2016–2019 (3 s) | 2019–2025 (6 s) |
| Jaxson Hayes | C | 2023–2026 (3 s) | 2019–2023 (4 s) |
| Larry Nance Jr. | PF/C | 2015–2018 (3 s) | 2021–2024 (3 s) |
| George Lynch | SF | 1993–1996 (3 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Julius Randle | PF/C | 2014–2018 (4 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Josh Hart | SF | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2019–2022 (3 s) |
| Trevor Ariza | SF | 2007–2009, 2021–22 (3 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2018–2020, 2021–22 (3 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Lonzo Ball | PG | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Tyson Chandler | C | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2006–2009 (3 s) |
| Jannero Pargo | PG/SG | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 2006–2008 (2 s) |
| D. J. Mbenga | C | 2007–2010 (3 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Xavier Henry | SG/SF | 2013–2015 (2 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Sean Rooks | C | 1996–1999 (3 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2017–18, 2021–22 (2 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| J. R. Smith | SG/SF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Quinn Cook | PG | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Wenyen Gabriel | C/PF | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Christian Wood | PF | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Wesley Johnson | SF/SG | 2013–2015 (2 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Brandon Bass | PF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| DeAndre Jordan | C | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Mo Bamba | C | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Lance Stephenson | SG/SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Chris Kaman | C | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Matt Ryan | SF/PF | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Trey Jemison | C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Stanley Johnson | SF/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Darren Collison | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Anthony Brown | SF/SG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Shammond Williams | PG/SG | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Trey Johnson | SG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Tierre Brown | PG/SG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Maurice Carter | SG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2003–04 (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).Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans?
36, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, including Anthony Davis, Rajon Rondo, Lonzo Ball and Isaiah Thomas. 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?
Elden Campbell: Los Angeles Lakers first, then the New Orleans Pelicans from 2002–03.
Who has played for both recently?
Anthony Davis, Brandon Ingram, Jaxson Hayes, Christian Wood, DeAndre Jordan and Mo Bamba and 1 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). Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).
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