Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks players: who played for both
Who played for both the Grizzlies and Knicks?
28 players played for both the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks between 1995–96 and 2025–26, including Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Matt Barnes and Zach Randolph. 16 of them played for the Grizzlies first and 10 for the Knicks first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Gerald Wilkins is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Knicks first, then the Grizzlies from 1995–96.
- Trey Jemison is the most recent: Grizzlies first, then the Knicks from 2025–26.
- Zach Randolph played the most seasons across the two: 8 for the Grizzlies and 2 for the Knicks.
- 2 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Derrick Rose.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (9), SG (6), SF (6), C (5).
How many can you name?
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All 28 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Grizzlies | Knicks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | PF/C | 2009–2017 (8 s) | 2007–2009 (2 s) |
| Gerald Wilkins | SG/SF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1985–1992 (7 s) |
| Greg Anthony | PG | 1995–1997 (2 s) | 1991–1995 (4 s) |
| Courtney Lee | SG | 2013–2016 (3 s) | 2016–2019 (3 s) |
| Othella Harrington | PF/C | 1999–2001 (2 s) | 2000–2004 (4 s) |
| Derrick Rose | PG/SG | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2016–17, 2020–2023 (4 s) |
| Taj Gibson | C/PF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2019–2022, 2023–24 (4 s) |
| Mike Bibby | PG | 1998–2001 (3 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Beno Udrih | PG/SG | 2013–2016 (3 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Toney Douglas | PG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2009–2012 (3 s) |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | SG/SF | 2016–2019 (3 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Joakim Noah | C | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Darko Miličić | C | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| DaQuan Jeffries | SF/SG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2022–2024 (2 s) |
| Moochie Norris | PG | 1996–97 (1 s) | 2003–2005 (2 s) |
| Matt Barnes | SF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Trey Jemison | C | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Tosan Evbuomwan | SF/PF | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Delon Wright | PG/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Justin Holiday | SG/SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Wayne Ellington | SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Dennis Scott | SF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Ronnie Brewer | SG/SF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Erick Strickland | PG/SG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Larry Robinson | SF/SG | 1997–98 (1 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Anthony Roberson | PG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Cezary Trybański | C | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Troy Williams | SF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2017–18 (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).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks?
28, from 1995–96 to 2025–26, including Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Matt Barnes and Zach Randolph. 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?
Gerald Wilkins: New York Knicks first, then the Memphis Grizzlies from 1995–96.
Who has played for both recently?
Taj Gibson, Trey Jemison, Tosan Evbuomwan and Delon Wright, 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).
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