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Devean George

George with the Mavericks in February 2008
Personal information
Born	(1977-08-29) August 29, 1977 (age 47) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
High school	Benilde-St. Margaret's (St. Louis Park, Minnesota)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College	Augsburg (1995–1999)
NBA Draft	1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Pro career	1999–2010
Career history
1999–2006	Los Angeles Lakers
2006–2009	Dallas Mavericks
2009–2010	Golden State Warriors
Career highlights and awards
3× NBA champion (2000–2002) Second-team Division III All-American – NABC (1999) 2× MIAC Player of the Year (1998, 1999) 3× All-MIAC (1997–1999)
Career NBA statistics
Points	3,536 (5.6 ppg)
Rebounds	1,975 (3.1 rpg)
Assists	543 (0.9 apg)

Devean Jamar George, born on August 29, 1977, is a former American professional basketball player. He played for 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Devean was mostly a backup small forward. He helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three NBA championships. After his basketball career, George became a real estate developer in Minnesota, his home state.

Early Life and College Basketball

Devean Jamar George was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in the Near North area of Minneapolis. He went to high school at Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. There, he played basketball and showed great talent.

After high school, George attended Augsburg College. He was named the Most Valuable Player in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference twice. This was for the 1997–98 and 1998–99 seasons. In his senior year, he set school records. He scored 770 points and averaged 27.5 points per game. He led Augsburg to a great 24–4 record. His team also made it to the NCAA Division III tournament two years in a row.

Professional Basketball Career

Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers (1999–2006)

The Los Angeles Lakers chose Devean George as the 23rd pick in the 1999 NBA draft. He quickly showed a lot of promise. By his third season, he was a key player coming off the bench. He was known for his hard work, good outside shooting, and strong defense. He played in every game that season.

George was an important part of the Lakers team that won three NBA championships in a row. He played a solid role as a reserve player. Because of his great effort, defense, and three-point shooting, the Lakers gave him a new contract in 2002. He was a favorite among many Lakers fans.

Playing for the Dallas Mavericks (2006–2009)

In August 2006, George signed a two-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks. As the season went on, he earned the trust of his coach, Avery Johnson. He became a more important part of the Mavericks' team strategy.

In February 2008, George was part of a big trade discussion. This trade would have sent Jason Kidd to the Mavericks. George and six other players would have gone to the New Jersey Nets. George decided not to be part of this trade. The trade eventually happened without him.

In March 2009, George hurt his right knee during a game. He had surgery to fix it later that month. He chose to stay with the Mavericks for another season.

Playing for the Golden State Warriors (2009–2010)

On July 8, 2009, George was part of a three-team trade. He was traded to the Toronto Raptors. Later, on July 30, 2009, he was traded again to the Golden State Warriors.

After the NBA lockout ended in December 2011, George tried out for his hometown team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, he did not make their final team roster.

Life After Basketball

After his basketball career, Devean George became a real estate developer. In 2012, he announced a plan to build affordable apartments in Minneapolis. He has developed two affordable housing projects in North Minneapolis, where he grew up. In 2022, he suggested building a factory for modular homes in Minneapolis.

On September 7, 2014, Devean and three of his former Augsburg teammates won a basketball championship. They won the Gus Macker 3-on-3 "Next Step Down" bracket in St. Paul, Minnesota.

NBA Career Statistics

Regular Season Games

Playoff Games

See also

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