Which NBA Player Played on the Most Teams?
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A breakdown of which NBA players have played for the most teams throughout their careers.
NBA Players Who Played on the Most Teams
NBA players who have played on the most teams are considered to be journeymen. These are players who are good enough to be on an NBA roster but are not good enough to be a starter or key reserve. They are often signed by teams to fill a void in the rotation or provide depth.
A.C. Green
A.C. Green played on a total of 12 NBA teams during his career. He was selected in the first round of the 1985 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, and he went on to play for the Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Seattle SuperSonics and Phoenix Suns.
Joe Smith
Joe Smith is an American former professional basketball player who played on 12 different NBA teams during his 16-year career. He was the first overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors and went on to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Toronto Raptors. Smith is one of only two players in NBA history to play for that many teams.
Chucky Brown
Chucky Brown is an American former professional basketball player who played on 12 different NBA teams during his 14-season career. A journeyman player, he is best known for being the only player in NBA history to be on the active roster of four different teams in a single season: the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, New Jersey Nets, and Charlotte Hornets in 1992–93. He also holds the distinction of being one of only two players to play for the Cavaliers, Nets, and Hornets in their history.
The NBA Player Who Played on the Most Teams in a Single Season
In the NBA, players change teams often. Some players are traded, while others sign new contracts with different teams. But which NBA player has played for the most teams in a single season? That would be guard, Dennis Rodman.
Earl Boykins
In the 2003-2004 season, Earl Boykins played for four different teams: the Los Angeles Clippers, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Orlando Magic.
The NBA Player Who Played for the Most Teams in Their Career
NBA players are often traded between teams, but some players have been traded more often than others. The record for the most teams played for in an NBA career is eight, and was set by Chucky Brown. In this article, we’ll take a look at the NBA players who have played for the most teams in their careers.
Jim Jackson
Jim Jackson is an American former professional basketball player who played for twelve different teams during his NBA career. Jackson was drafted fourth overall by the Dallas Mavericks in 1992 and went on to play for the Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat. He also briefly played for two teams in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), the Yakima Sun Kings and the Quad City Thunder. Jackson is one of only eleven players in NBA history to have played for twelve or more teams.
