New Orleans Pelicans and Orlando Magic players: who played for both
Who played for both the Pelicans and Magic?
29 players played for both the New Orleans Pelicans and the Orlando Magic between 2002–03 and 2025–26, including Jameer Nelson, JJ Redick, Mo Bamba and Robin Lopez. 13 of them played for the Pelicans first and 13 for the Magic first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Darrell Armstrong is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Magic first, then the Pelicans from 2003–04.
- Jamal Cain is the most recent: Pelicans first, then the Magic from 2025–26.
- Jameer Nelson played the most seasons across the two: 1 for the Pelicans and 10 for the Magic.
- 3 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Elfrid Payton.
- Most common positions on this list: SF (7), PG (6), PF (6), SG (5).
How many can you name?
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All 29 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Pelicans | Magic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jameer Nelson | PG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2004–2014 (10 s) |
| Darrell Armstrong | PG | 2003–2005 (2 s) | 1994–2003 (9 s) |
| JJ Redick | SG | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2006–2013 (7 s) |
| Ryan Anderson | PF | 2012–2016 (4 s) | 2009–2012 (3 s) |
| Mo Bamba | C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2018–2023 (5 s) |
| Elfrid Payton | PG | 2018–19, 2024–25 (2 s) | 2014–2018 (4 s) |
| E'Twaun Moore | SG | 2016–2020 (4 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| Jason Smith | C/PF | 2010–2014, 2018–19 (5 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Trevor Ariza | SF | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | SF/PF | 2011–2014 (3 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Stacey Augmon | SF/SG | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Brandon Bass | PF | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| Wes Iwundu | SF/SG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2017–2020 (3 s) |
| Tim Frazier | PG | 2015–2017, 2018–19 (3 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Ish Smith | PG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Gary Clark | PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| James Ennis III | SF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Sindarius Thornwell | SG | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Robin Lopez | C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Anthony Brown | SF/SG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Willie Green | SG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Jamal Cain | SF | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Shammond Williams | PG/SG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Sean Rooks | C | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Gustavo Ayón | C | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| DeAndre Liggins | SG/SF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Lee Nailon | PF/SF | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Arinze Onuaku | PF/C | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2016–17 (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 Orlando Magic?
29, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, including Jameer Nelson, JJ Redick, Mo Bamba and Robin Lopez. 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?
Darrell Armstrong: Orlando Magic first, then the New Orleans Pelicans from 2003–04.
Who has played for both recently?
Mo Bamba, Elfrid Payton and Jamal Cain, 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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