New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder players: who played for both
Who played for both the Pelicans and Thunder?
23 players played for both the New Orleans Pelicans and the Oklahoma City Thunder between 2002–03 and 2025–26, including Chris Paul, Steven Adams, Kenny Anderson and Nate Robinson. 9 of them played for the Pelicans first and 12 for the Thunder first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Elden Campbell is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Pelicans first, then the Thunder from 2002–03.
- Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is the most recent: Thunder first, then the Pelicans from 2023–24.
- Kenrich Williams played the most seasons across the two: 3 for the Pelicans and 6 for the Thunder.
- 3 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Darius Miller.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (9), SF (4), SG (4), C (3).
How many can you name?
Name players who played for both the Pelicans and the Thunder. The surname is enough. 0 / 23
All 23 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Pelicans | Thunder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | SF/PF | 2018–2021 (3 s) | 2020–2026 (6 s) |
| Steven Adams | C | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2013–2020 (7 s) |
| Chris Paul | PG | 2005–2011 (6 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Darius Miller | SF | 2012–2015, 2017–2020 (6 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Kendrick Perkins | C | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2010–2015 (5 s) |
| Desmond Mason | SF/SG | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2000–2003, 2008–09 (4 s) |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | SF/PF | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2021–2023 (2 s) |
| Anthony Morrow | SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2014–2017 (3 s) |
| Morris Peterson | SG/SF | 2007–2010 (3 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Shammond Williams | PG/SG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 1999–2002 (3 s) |
| Lance Thomas | PF/SF | 2011–2014 (3 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Norris Cole | PG | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Antonio Daniels | PG/SG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2003–2005 (2 s) |
| Randy Livingston | PG | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2001–02, 2006–07 (2 s) |
| Ryan Bowen | PF/SF | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Kenny Anderson | PG | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Nate Robinson | PG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Ish Smith | PG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Elden Campbell | PF/C | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Derrick Favors | C/PF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Moochie Norris | PG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| DeAndre Liggins | SG/SF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Reggie Williams (2009–2017) | SG/SF | 2016–17 (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).Thunder seasons include the Seattle SuperSonics (1967–2008).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the New Orleans Pelicans and the Oklahoma City Thunder?
23, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, including Chris Paul, Steven Adams, Kenny Anderson and Nate Robinson. 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?
Elden Campbell: New Orleans Pelicans first, then the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2002–03.
Who has played for both recently?
Kenrich Williams and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, 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). Thunder seasons include the Seattle SuperSonics (1967–2008).
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