Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic players: who played for both
Who played for both the Grizzlies and Magic?
38 players played for both the Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic between 1995–96 and 2025–26, including Vince Carter, Gilbert Arenas, Jason Williams and Matt Barnes. 14 of them played for the Grizzlies first and 21 for the Magic first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Anthony Avent is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Magic first, then the Grizzlies from 1995–96.
- Tyus Jones is the most recent: Grizzlies first, then the Magic from 2025–26.
- Nick Anderson played the most seasons across the two: 1 for the Grizzlies and 10 for the Magic.
- 3 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Mike Miller.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (11), SG (8), PF (7), C (7).
How many can you name?
Name players who played for both the Grizzlies and the Magic. The surname is enough. 0 / 38
All 38 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Grizzlies | Magic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Anderson | SG/SF | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1989–1999 (10 s) |
| Mike Miller | SF/SG | 2002–2008, 2013–14 (7 s) | 2000–2003 (3 s) |
| Bo Outlaw | PF/C | 2003–04 (1 s) | 1997–2002, 2005–2008 (8 s) |
| Dennis Scott | SF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1990–1997 (7 s) |
| Jason Williams | PG | 2001–2005, 2010–11 (5 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| Desmond Bane | SG | 2020–2025 (5 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Vince Carter | SG/SF | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| Tyus Jones | PG | 2019–2023 (4 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| James Ennis III | SF | 2015–2018 (3 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Darko Miličić | C | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Courtney Lee | SG | 2013–2016 (3 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Gerald Wilkins | SG/SF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1996–1999 (3 s) |
| Beno Udrih | PG/SG | 2013–2016 (3 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Adonal Foyle | C | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2007–2010 (3 s) |
| Keyon Dooling | PG/SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Jarell Martin | PF | 2015–2018 (3 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Steven Hunter | C/PF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2001–2004 (3 s) |
| Ryan Humphrey | PF | 2002–2005 (3 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Jeff Green | PF | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Ish Smith | PG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Bismack Biyombo | C | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Drew Gooden | PF | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Marreese Speights | C/PF | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Isaac Austin | C | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Chucky Atkins | PG | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Gordan Giriček | SG/SF | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Anthony Avent | PF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1993–1995 (2 s) |
| Gilbert Arenas | PG/SG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Matt Barnes | SF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | SG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Jevon Carter | PG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Robert Archibald | PF/C | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Shelvin Mack | PG/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Colin Castleton | C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Kevin Edwards | SG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Elliot Perry | PG | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Tim Frazier | PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Jeremy Richardson | SF/SG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2008–09 (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 Orlando Magic?
38, from 1995–96 to 2025–26, including Vince Carter, Gilbert Arenas, Jason Williams and Matt Barnes. 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?
Anthony Avent: Orlando Magic first, then the Memphis Grizzlies from 1995–96.
Who has played for both recently?
Desmond Bane, Tyus Jones, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jevon Carter 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. Grizzlies seasons include the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001).
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