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Georges Niang

Niang with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2023
No. 20 – Boston Celtics
Power forward
Personal information
Born	(1993-06-17) June 17, 1993 (age 32) Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
High school	Tilton School (Tilton, New Hampshire)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
College	Iowa State (2012–2016)
NBA Draft	2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50th overall
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Pro career	2016–present
League	NBA
Career history
2016–2017	Indiana Pacers
2016–2017	→Fort Wayne Mad Ants
2017–2018	Santa Cruz Warriors
2018–2021	Utah Jazz
2018	→Salt Lake City Stars
2021–2023	Philadelphia 76ers
2023–2025	Cleveland Cavaliers
2025	Atlanta Hawks
2025–present	Boston Celtics
Career highlights and awards
All-NBA G League First Team (2018) Consensus second-team All-American (2016) Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2015) Karl Malone Award (2016) 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2015, 2016) Third-team All-Big 12 (2014) Big 12 tournament MVP (2015) Big 12 All-Rookie team (2013)

Georges Niang (pronounced NEE-ang; born June 17, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He is known by his nickname, "The Minivan." Georges plays for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he was an All-American college player for Iowa State University.

Early Life and School Days

Georges Niang was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts. His father, Sidy Niang, grew up in Senegal. Georges was a very active student. He was even elected student body president at Tilton Prep, his high school.

High School Basketball Success

Georges was an amazing basketball player in high school. He played for the Tilton School for three years and was team captain for two. He scored a school record of 2,372 points, which is a lot!

He was named the 2012 NEPSAC Class AA Player of the Year. As a senior, he averaged over 25 points per game. He helped his team win the 2011 NEPSAC Class AA championship. In that championship game, he scored 23 points without missing a single shot!

Georges also played for a special team called BABC AAU. This team won the 2011 Nike Peach Jam, which is a very tough tournament. He played with Nerlens Noel in high school and AAU. Together, they won many championships. Georges was considered one of the best young players on the East Coast. He chose to play college basketball at Iowa State.

College Basketball Journey

Niang playing for Iowa State

Georges Niang started his college career strong. In his first year (2013), he was named to the Big 12 All-Rookie Team. During the 2014 NCAA tournament, he unfortunately broke a bone in his foot. This injury kept him from playing for the rest of the tournament.

As a sophomore, he was one of Iowa State's top scorers. He averaged 16.7 points per game. Before his junior year, Georges worked hard to get in even better shape. He lost weight to become faster and stronger on the court.

In his junior year, Georges led his team in scoring. He thought about going to the NBA early, but he decided to stay loyal to Iowa State. He wanted to finish his college career strong.

Setting College Records

In his senior year, Georges scored over 2,000 points in his college career. He averaged more than 20 points per game. He was even considered for the Naismith College Player of the Year award.

Georges set many records at Iowa State. He was the first player to play in four straight NCAA tournaments. He was also the first two-time All-American player for his school. He played in the most games (138) and had the most wins (98) in Iowa State history.

Professional Basketball Career

Indiana Pacers (2016–2017)

Georges Niang was chosen by the Indiana Pacers in the 2016 NBA draft. He was the 50th player picked overall. He played for the Pacers in the NBA Summer League. During his first year, he also played for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, a team in the NBA's minor league.

Santa Cruz Warriors (2017–2018)

After leaving the Pacers, Georges joined the Golden State Warriors for a short time. He then played for their minor league team, the Santa Cruz Warriors.

Utah Jazz (2018–2021)

In January 2018, Georges signed a special contract with the Utah Jazz. This meant he would split his time between the Jazz and their minor league team, the Salt Lake City Stars. Later, he signed a regular contract with the Jazz. He scored a career-high 24 points in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers in 2019. He matched that score against the Houston Rockets in 2021.

Philadelphia 76ers (2021–2023)

Niang with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2022

In August 2021, Georges Niang joined the Philadelphia 76ers. He continued to be called "The Minivan" there. This was a big role for him, as he played a lot and scored more points than ever before in his career. He scored 24 points in a game against the Atlanta Hawks in April 2023.

Cleveland Cavaliers (2023–2025)

Georges signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in July 2023. On January 17, 2024, he had his best scoring game ever, getting 33 points against the Milwaukee Bucks. He made 13 out of 14 shots in that game! During the 2023-24 NBA season, he played in all 82 games. He averaged 9.4 points per game.

Atlanta Hawks (2025)

On February 6, 2025, Georges Niang was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. He was part of a trade that involved several players and draft picks.

Boston Celtics (2025–present)

On July 7, 2025, Georges Niang was traded again, this time to the Boston Celtics. This was a three-team trade that brought him to his current team.

Career Statistics

NBA Regular Season

NBA Playoffs

College Statistics

See also

In Spanish: Georges Niang para niños