Devean George

Devean Jamar George (born August 29, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player who played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), mostly as a backup small forward. He won three NBA championships during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. Since completing his basketball career George has become a real estate developer in his home state of Minnesota.

Devean George
George with the Mavericks in February 2008
Personal information
Born (1977-08-29) August 29, 1977
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolBenilde-St. Margaret's
(St. Louis Park, Minnesota)
CollegeAugsburg (1995–1999)
NBA draft1999: 1st round, 23rd overall pick
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Playing career1999–2010
PositionSmall forward
Number3, 40, 19
Career history
19992006Los Angeles Lakers
20062009Dallas Mavericks
2009–2010Golden State Warriors
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× NBA champion (20002002)
  • Second-team Division III All-American – NABC (1999)
  • 2× MIAC Player of the Year (1998, 1999)
  • 3× All-MIAC (1997–1999)
Career NBA statistics
Points3,536 (5.6 ppg)
Rebounds1,975 (3.1 rpg)
Assists543 (0.9 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
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