Basketball Players who Played for Trail Blazers and Raptors
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I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Trail Blazers and the Raptors.
Marcus Camby
The Toronto Raptors selected Marcus Camby as the 2nd overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft out of UMass. Camby made an immediate impact, earning a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team in his debut season. However, his time with the Raptors was short-lived, as he was traded to the New York Knicks after just two seasons.
In New York, Camby emerged as one of the league’s premier shot-blockers and rebounders. He was a key figure in the Knicks’ 1999 run to the NBA Finals.
Camby’s standout season was in 2006-07 when he led the NBA in blocks (something he did 4x in his career) and was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year while playing for the Denver Nuggets. Over his 17-year career, Camby played for several teams, including the Clippers, Trail Blazers, and Rockets.
Camby Key Stats
- 10+ Rebounds/Game Season (Knicks, Nuggets, Clippers, Trail Blazers)
Jermaine O’Neal
Jermaine O’Neal is most recognized for his time with the Indiana Pacers. A versatile center and power forward, O’Neal’s career spanned 18 seasons from 1996 to 2014, during which he played for multiple teams, including the Trail Blazers, Heat, Celtics, Suns, and Warriors.
Selected directly out of high school by the Trail Blazers in the 1996 NBA Draft, O’Neal spent his initial seasons in a limited role. However, upon being traded to the Pacers, he flourished and became a key player, earning six All-Star selections and being named the NBA’s Most Improved Player for the 2001-02 season.
O’Neal’s prime years in Indiana were marked by consistent scoring and rebounding, as well as a robust defensive presence that earned him multiple All-NBA nods. Despite the individual accolades, team success eluded O’Neal, as the Pacers made several playoff appearances but never reached the NBA Finals during his tenure.
O’Neal Key Stats
- All NBA (Pacers)
- All-Star (Pacers)
- 20+ Points/Game Season (Pacers)
- 10+ Rebounds/Game Season (Pacers)
Rodney Hood
Rodney Hood was selected as the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz. He played with the Jazz for three and a half seasons, showing promise as a scorer.
Hood has played for several NBA teams during his career, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks and LA Clippers. While with the Cavs, he reached the NBA Finals in the 2017-2018 season, although the team lost to the Golden State Warriors.
Known for his shooting ability, especially from beyond the three-point line, Hood has had seasons where he averaged double-digit points per game. His combination of size and skill has allowed him to contribute as a wing player in various systems.
