New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks players: who played for both
Who played for both the Pelicans and Knicks?
29 players played for both the New Orleans Pelicans and the New York Knicks between 2002–03 and 2025–26, including Julius Randle, Baron Davis, J. R. Smith and DeAndre Jordan. 18 of them played for the Pelicans first and 11 for the Knicks first.
Did you know?
- Lee Nailon is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Knicks first, then the Pelicans from 2004–05.
- Trey Jemison is the most recent: Pelicans first, then the Knicks from 2025–26.
- Lance Thomas played the most seasons across the two: 3 for the Pelicans and 5 for the Knicks.
- 3 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Jason Smith.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (9), PF (6), C (6), SG (5).
How many can you name?
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All 29 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Pelicans | Knicks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Thomas | PF/SF | 2011–2014 (3 s) | 2014–2019 (5 s) |
| Josh Hart | SF | 2019–2022 (3 s) | 2022–2026 (4 s) |
| Julius Randle | PF/C | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2019–2024 (5 s) |
| J. R. Smith | SG/SF | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 2011–2015 (4 s) |
| Jose Alvarado | PG | 2021–2026 (5 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Tyson Chandler | C | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 2011–2014 (3 s) |
| Nate Robinson | PG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2005–2010 (5 s) |
| Jason Smith | C/PF | 2010–2014, 2018–19 (5 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Willy Hernangómez | C | 2020–2023 (3 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Toney Douglas | PG | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2009–2012 (3 s) |
| Baron Davis | PG | 2002–2005 (3 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Austin Rivers | SG/PG | 2012–2015 (3 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Trevor Ariza | SF | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Elfrid Payton | PG | 2018–19, 2024–25 (2 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Jarrett Jack | PG | 2010–2012, 2016–17 (3 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Jimmer Fredette | PG/SG | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Langston Galloway | SG/PG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Jared Harper | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Lou Amundson | PF/C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Moochie Norris | PG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2003–2005 (2 s) |
| Maciej Lampe | PF/C | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| DeAndre Jordan | C | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Robin Lopez | C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Matt Ryan | SF/PF | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Trey Jemison | C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Roger Mason Jr. | SG/SF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | SG/SF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Lee Nailon | PF/SF | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Solomon Jones | PF/C | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2013–14 (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.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 New Orleans Pelicans and the New York Knicks?
29, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, including Julius Randle, Baron Davis, J. R. Smith and DeAndre Jordan. 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?
Lee Nailon: New York Knicks first, then the New Orleans Pelicans from 2004–05.
Who has played for both recently?
Josh Hart, Jose Alvarado, Elfrid Payton, DeAndre Jordan, Matt Ryan and Trey Jemison, 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. Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).
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