Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks players: who played for both
Who played for both the Lakers and Knicks?
65 players played for both the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks between 1948–49 and 2025–26, including Carmelo Anthony, Bob McAdoo, Spencer Haywood and Slater Martin. 27 of them played for the Lakers first and 35 for the Knicks first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Ray Ellefson is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Lakers first, then the Knicks from 1950–51.
- Trey Jemison is the most recent: Lakers first, then the Knicks from 2025–26.
- Dick Barnett played the most seasons across the two: 3 for the Lakers and 9 for the Knicks.
- 5 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Metta Sandiford-Artest.
- Most common positions on this list: SF (16), SG (14), C (14), PF (12).
How many can you name?
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All 65 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Lakers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Barnett | SG | 1962–1965 (3 s) | 1965–1974 (9 s) |
| Julius Randle | PF/C | 2014–2018 (4 s) | 2019–2024 (5 s) |
| Sasha Vujačić | SG/PG | 2004–2011 (7 s) | 2015–2017 (2 s) |
| Ray Felix | C | 1959–1962 (3 s) | 1954–1960 (6 s) |
| Carmelo Anthony | SF/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2010–2017 (7 s) |
| Slater Martin | PG | 1949–1956 (7 s) | 1956–57 (1 s) |
| Cazzie Russell | SF | 1974–1977 (3 s) | 1966–1971 (5 s) |
| Bob McAdoo | C | 1981–1985 (4 s) | 1976–1979 (3 s) |
| Metta Sandiford-Artest | SF | 2009–2013, 2015–2017 (6 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Frank Selvy | SG/SF | 1957–58, 1959–1964 (6 s) | 1958–59 (1 s) |
| Rory Sparrow | PG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1982–1988 (6 s) |
| Josh Hart | SF | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2022–2026 (4 s) |
| Darrall Imhoff | C | 1964–1968 (4 s) | 1960–1962 (2 s) |
| Travis Knight | C | 1996–97, 1998–2000 (3 s) | 2000–2003 (3 s) |
| Spencer Haywood | PF | 1979–80 (1 s) | 1975–1979 (4 s) |
| J. R. Smith | SG/SF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2011–2015 (4 s) |
| Jordan Clarkson | SG/PG | 2014–2018 (4 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Trevor Ariza | SF | 2007–2009, 2021–22 (3 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Jordan Hill | C/PF | 2011–2015 (4 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Jim McMillian | SF | 1970–1973 (3 s) | 1976–1978 (2 s) |
| Johnny Egan | PG | 1968–1970 (2 s) | 1963–1966 (3 s) |
| Cam Reddish | SF/SG | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2021–2023 (2 s) |
| Tyson Chandler | C | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2011–2014 (3 s) |
| Shannon Brown | SG | 2008–2011 (3 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Doug Christie | SG | 1992–1994 (2 s) | 1994–1996 (2 s) |
| Derek Harper | PG | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1993–1996 (3 s) |
| Ronny Turiaf | C | 2005–2008 (3 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Jim Cleamons | SG/PG | 1971–72 (1 s) | 1977–1980 (3 s) |
| Tony Campbell | SF/SG | 1987–1989 (2 s) | 1992–1994 (2 s) |
| Jim Barnes | C/PF | 1966–1968 (2 s) | 1964–1966 (2 s) |
| Freddie Crawford | SG | 1967–1969 (2 s) | 1966–1968 (2 s) |
| Glen Rice | SF | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Matt Barnes | SF | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Channing Frye | PF/C | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Bob Boozer | PF | 1965–66 (1 s) | 1963–1965 (2 s) |
| José Calderón | PG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Wayne Ellington | SG | 2014–15, 2021–22 (2 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Chris Duhon | PG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2008–2010 (2 s) |
| Reggie Bullock | SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Butch Carter | SG | 1980–81 (1 s) | 1984–1986 (2 s) |
| Jeremy Lin | PG/SG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Michael Beasley | PF/SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| DeAndre Jordan | C | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Ime Udoka | SF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Maurice Lucas | PF | 1985–86 (1 s) | 1981–82 (1 s) |
| Derrick Williams | PF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Wesley Matthews | SG/SF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Matt Ryan | SF/PF | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Trey Jemison | C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk | SF/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Shake Milton | SG/PG | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Timofey Mozgov | C | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Earl Clark | PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| J. R. Reid | PF/C | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Ramon Sessions | PG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Dylan Windler | SF/SG | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Shawne Williams | SF/PF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Bill McGill | PF/C | 1964–65 (1 s) | 1963–64 (1 s) |
| Jawann Oldham | C | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1986–87 (1 s) |
| Ray Tolbert | PF | 1987–88 (1 s) | 1987–88 (1 s) |
| Travis Wear | PF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Dick Garrett | SG/PG | 1969–70 (1 s) | 1973–74 (1 s) |
| Bob McNeill | PG | 1961–62 (1 s) | 1960–61 (1 s) |
| Art Spoelstra | C | 1957–58 (1 s) | 1957–58 (1 s) |
| Ray Ellefson | C | 1948–49 (1 s) | 1950–51 (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).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks?
65, from 1948–49 to 2025–26, including Carmelo Anthony, Bob McAdoo, Spencer Haywood and Slater Martin. 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?
Ray Ellefson: Los Angeles Lakers first, then the New York Knicks from 1950–51.
Who has played for both recently?
Josh Hart, Jordan Clarkson, Cam Reddish, Matt Ryan, Trey Jemison and Shake Milton, 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).
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