Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans players: who played for both
Who played for both the Grizzlies and Pelicans?
34 players played for both the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans between 2002–03 and 2025–26, including Steven Adams, Jonas Valančiūnas, Tony Allen and James Johnson. 19 of them played for the Grizzlies first and 12 for the Pelicans first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- George Lynch is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Grizzlies first, then the Pelicans from 2002–03.
- Trey Jemison is the most recent: Grizzlies first, then the Pelicans from 2024–25.
- Tony Allen played the most seasons across the two: 7 for the Grizzlies and 1 for the Pelicans.
- 3 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Quincy Pondexter.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (12), SG (7), SF (7), C (5).
How many can you name?
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All 34 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Grizzlies | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Allen | SG/SF | 2010–2017 (7 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Quincy Pondexter | SF/SG | 2011–2015 (4 s) | 2010–11, 2014–2017 (4 s) |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | C | 2018–2021 (3 s) | 2021–2024 (3 s) |
| Tyreke Evans | SF/SG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2013–2017 (4 s) |
| George Lynch | SF | 1996–1998 (2 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Hakim Warrick | PF | 2005–2009 (4 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Dante Cunningham | PF/SF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2014–2018 (4 s) |
| Steven Adams | C | 2021–2024 (3 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Chris Andersen | C/PF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2004–2006, 2007–08 (3 s) |
| James Posey | SF/SG | 2003–2005 (2 s) | 2008–2010 (2 s) |
| Solomon Hill | SF/PF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2016–2019 (3 s) |
| Andrew Harrison | PG/SG | 2016–2019 (3 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Xavier Henry | SG/SF | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | SG/SF | 2016–2019 (3 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| James Ennis III | SF | 2015–2018 (3 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Tim Frazier | PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2015–2017, 2018–19 (3 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2021–2023 (2 s) |
| Bonzi Wells | SG/SF | 2003–2005 (2 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Greivis Vásquez | PG/SG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Jerryd Bayless | PG/SG | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Bobby Jackson | PG/SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2006–2008 (2 s) |
| Toney Douglas | PG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| James Johnson | PF/SF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Lance Stephenson | SG/SF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Ish Smith | PG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Omri Casspi | SF/PF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Trey Jemison | C | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Wenyen Gabriel | C/PF | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Jaylen Nowell | PG/SG | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Antonio Daniels | PG/SG | 1997–98 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Moochie Norris | PG | 1996–97 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Russ Smith | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Casey Jacobsen | SG/SF | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Lorinza Harrington | PG/SG | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2004–05 (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.Grizzlies seasons include the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001).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 Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans?
34, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, including Steven Adams, Jonas Valančiūnas, Tony Allen and James Johnson. 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?
George Lynch: Memphis Grizzlies first, then the New Orleans Pelicans from 2002–03.
Who has played for both recently?
Trey Jemison and Jaylen Nowell, 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. Grizzlies seasons include the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001). Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).
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