Devean George facts for kids
George with the Mavericks in February 2008
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 29, 1977 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 | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,536 (5.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,975 (3.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 543 (0.9 apg) |
Devean Jamar George (born August 29, 1977) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played for 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Devean was mostly a backup player who specialized in the small forward position.
He is famous for winning three NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. After his basketball career, Devean George became a real estate developer. He now builds affordable homes in his home state of Minnesota.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Devean Jamar George was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on August 29, 1977. He went to Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, where he played basketball.
After high school, George attended Augsburg College. He was a star player there. He was named the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Most Valuable Player two years in a row (1997–98 and 1998–99). In his senior year, he set a school record by scoring 770 points. He averaged 27.5 points per game. His amazing play helped Augsburg reach the NCAA Division III tournament for the second time.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers (1999–2006)
The Los Angeles Lakers picked Devean George as the 23rd player in the 1999 NBA draft. He quickly showed great potential. By his third season, he was a key player coming off the bench. He was known for his energy, good shooting from outside, and strong defense. He played in every game that season.
Devean George helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three NBA championships in a row. He played an important role as a reserve player, supporting star players like Rick Fox. Because of his hard work, the Lakers gave him a new contract in 2002. Over the years, his effort, defensive skills, three-point shooting, and willingness to do whatever the team needed made him a favorite among Lakers fans.
Playing for the Dallas Mavericks (2006–2009)
In August 2006, Devean George signed a contract with the Dallas Mavericks. He joined the team as a free agent. As the season went on, he earned the trust of coach Avery Johnson. He became a more important part of the Mavericks' game plan.
In February 2008, Devean George was in the news. He refused to be part of a big trade that would send Jason Kidd to the Mavericks. This trade would have sent George and six other players to the New Jersey Nets. In the end, the trade happened without George. Another player, Trenton Hassell, took his place.
In March 2009, George hurt his right knee during a game. He had surgery to fix it. He chose to stay with the Mavericks for another season.
Playing for the Golden State Warriors (2009–2010)
On July 8, 2009, Devean George was part of a three-team trade. He was first traded to the Toronto Raptors. Then, on July 30, 2009, he was traded again to the Golden State Warriors. He played his final NBA season with the Warriors.
Life After Basketball
After retiring from basketball, Devean George started a new career. In 2012, he announced a plan to build affordable apartments in Minneapolis. He has since developed two affordable housing projects in North Minneapolis, the area where he grew up. In 2022, he suggested building a factory in Minneapolis to make modular homes.
Devean George also still enjoys playing basketball for fun. On September 7, 2014, he and three of his former Augsburg teammates won a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in St. Paul, Minnesota.
