Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic players: who played for both
Who played for both the Lakers and Magic?
33 players played for both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic between 1989–90 and 2025–26, including Shaquille O'Neal, Dwight Howard, Matt Barnes and Horace Grant. 15 of them played for the Lakers first and 17 for the Magic first; 1 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Jawann Oldham is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Lakers first, then the Magic from 1989–90.
- Colin Castleton is the most recent: Lakers first, then the Magic from 2025–26.
- Shaquille O'Neal played the most seasons across the two: 8 for the Lakers and 4 for the Magic.
- 4 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Dwight Howard.
- Most common positions on this list: C (9), PG (9), PF (8), SG (4).
How many can you name?
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All 33 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Lakers | Magic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille O'Neal | C | 1996–2004 (8 s) | 1992–1996 (4 s) |
| Dwight Howard | C | 2012–13, 2019–20, 2021–22 (3 s) | 2004–2012 (8 s) |
| Horace Grant | PF/C | 2000–01, 2003–04 (2 s) | 1994–1999, 2001–2003 (7 s) |
| Moritz Wagner | C/PF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2020–2026 (6 s) |
| Brian Shaw | PG/SG | 1999–2003 (4 s) | 1994–1997 (3 s) |
| Brian Cook | PF/C | 2003–2008 (5 s) | 2007–2009 (2 s) |
| Mo Bamba | C | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2018–2023 (5 s) |
| Trevor Ariza | SF | 2007–2009, 2021–22 (3 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Tyronn Lue | PG | 1998–2001 (3 s) | 2003–04, 2008–09 (2 s) |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | SG | 2017–2021 (4 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| D. J. Augustin | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2016–2020 (4 s) |
| Derek Strong | PF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1996–2000 (4 s) |
| Danny Schayes | C/PF | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1996–1999 (3 s) |
| Sean Rooks | C | 1996–1999 (3 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Matt Barnes | SF | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Channing Frye | PF/C | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Doug Christie | SG | 1992–1994 (2 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Earl Clark | PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Chris Duhon | PG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Jodie Meeks | SG | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Brandon Bass | PF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| Maurice Evans | SG/SF | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Mark McNamara | C/PF | 1988–1990 (2 s) | 1990–91 (1 s) |
| Mac McClung | PG/SG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Derek Harper | PG | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1997–98 (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) |
| Josh McRoberts | PF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Chucky Atkins | PG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Larry Krystkowiak | PF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1993–94 (1 s) |
| Colin Castleton | C | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Ronnie Price | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Jawann Oldham | C | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1989–90 (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 Orlando Magic?
33, from 1989–90 to 2025–26, including Shaquille O'Neal, Dwight Howard, Matt Barnes and Horace Grant. 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?
Jawann Oldham: Los Angeles Lakers first, then the Orlando Magic from 1989–90.
Who has played for both recently?
Moritz Wagner, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Mac McClung and Colin Castleton, 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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