New Orleans Pelicans players and history
257 players have played for the New Orleans Pelicans franchise from 2002–03 to 2025–26. Before today's name it played as the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007). David West played the most seasons for the club (8, 2003–2011).
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Most seasons with the Pelicans
| # | Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | All-Star |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  David West | PF | 2003–2011 | 8 | 2 |
| 2 |  Anthony Davis | C/PF | 2012–2019 | 7 | 10 |
| 3 |  Zion Williamson | PF | 2019–2026 | 7 | 2 |
| 4 |  Jrue Holiday | PG/SG | 2013–2020 | 7 | 2 |
| 5 |  Chris Paul | PG | 2005–2011 | 6 | 12 |
| 6 |  Brandon Ingram | SF | 2019–2025 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 |  Darius Miller | SF | 2012–2015, 2017–2020 | 6 | — |
| 8 |  Peja Stojaković | SF | 2006–2011 | 5 | 3 |
| 9 |  Jose Alvarado | PG | 2021–2026 | 5 | — |
| 10 |  Eric Gordon | SG | 2011–2016 | 5 | — |
| 11 | Trey Murphy III | SF/PF | 2021–2026 | 5 | — |
| 12 |  Herbert Jones | SF | 2021–2026 | 5 | — |
| 13 |  Alexis Ajinça | C | 2013–2018 | 5 | — |
| 14 |  Jason Smith | C/PF | 2010–2014, 2018–19 | 5 | — |
| 15 |  CJ McCollum | SG/PG | 2021–2025 | 4 | — |
| 16 |  Tyreke Evans | SF/SG | 2013–2017 | 4 | — |
| 17 |  Jaxson Hayes | C | 2019–2023 | 4 | — |
| 18 |  Emeka Okafor | C/PF | 2009–2012, 2017–18 | 4 | — |
| 19 |  Rasual Butler | SF/SG | 2005–2009 | 4 | — |
| 20 |  Ryan Anderson | PF | 2012–2016 | 4 | — |
| 21 |  Naji Marshall | SF | 2020–2024 | 4 | — |
| 22 |  P. J. Brown | C/PF | 2002–2006 | 4 | — |
| 23 |  Quincy Pondexter | SF/SG | 2010–11, 2014–2017 | 4 | — |
| 24 |  Kira Lewis Jr. | PG | 2020–2024 | 4 | — |
| 25 |  Ömer Aşık | C | 2014–2018 | 4 | — |
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Pelicans players in 2025–26
The 12 best-known players on the club in 2025–26: Zion Williamson (PF, 7 seasons with the Pelicans), DeAndre Jordan (C, 1 season with the Pelicans), Jose Alvarado (PG, 5 seasons with the Pelicans), Jordan Poole (SG/PG, 1 season with the Pelicans), Dejounte Murray (PG, 2 seasons with the Pelicans), Jordan Hawkins (SG, 3 seasons with the Pelicans), Kevon Looney (C/PF, 1 season with the Pelicans), Saddiq Bey (SF/SG, 1 season with the Pelicans), Derik Queen (C, 1 season with the Pelicans), Trey Murphy III (SF/PF, 5 seasons with the Pelicans), Jeremiah Fears (PG/SG, 1 season with the Pelicans) and Micah Peavy (SG/SF, 1 season with the Pelicans).
Old names and cities
- New Orleans Hornets: 2002–2005, 2007–2013
- New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets: 2005–2007
- New Orleans Pelicans: today's name.
Every season under an old name counts for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Grid and on the played-for-both lists.
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Each list has every player who played for both clubs, with his seasons for each. All NBA team pairs
New Orleans Pelicans: questions
How many players have played for the New Orleans Pelicans?
257, counting every player whose Wikipedia infobox lists at least one NBA season with the franchise, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, under any of its names.
Who has played the most seasons for the Pelicans?
David West, with 8 NBA seasons (2003–2011), ahead of Anthony Davis (7) and Zion Williamson (7).
Which team shares the most players with the Pelicans?
The Rockets: 43 players played for both. The fewest: the Jazz, with 16.
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