 George with theDallas Mavericks in 2008 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1977-08-29)August 29, 1977 (age 48) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Benilde-St. Margaret's (St. Louis Park, Minnesota) |
| College | Augsburg (1995–1999) |
| NBA draft | 1999: 1st round, 23rd overall pick |
| Drafted by | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Playing career | 1999–2010 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 3, 40, 19 |
| Career history | |
| 1999–2006 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2006–2009 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2009–2010 | Golden State Warriors |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,536 (5.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,975 (3.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 543 (0.9 apg) |
Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
Devean Jamar George (born August 29, 1977) is an American former professionalbasketball player who played 11 seasons in theNational Basketball Association (NBA), mostly as a backup small forward. He won three NBA championships during his time with theLos Angeles Lakers. Since completing his basketball career George has become a real estate developer in his home state of Minnesota.
Devean Jamar George was born on August 29, 1977, inMinneapolis, Minnesota. He attended high school atBenilde-St. Margaret's School inSt. Louis Park, Minnesota, where he played basketball.
George attendedAugsburg College.[1] He was namedMinnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Most Valuable Player two consecutive years (1997–98 and 1998–99), and set school records as a senior by scoring 770 points and averaging 27.5 ppg in leading Augsburg to 24–4 record and theNCAADivision III tournament for the second year in a row.
George grew up inNear North, Minneapolis.[2]
George was taken by theLos Angeles Lakers with the 23rd overall pick of the1999 NBA draft, and showed considerable promise, especially by his third season where his hustle, outside shooting, and defense made him a key substitute and he appeared in every single game.[3] George was a contributor to the Los Angeles Lakers three straight championship seasons, playing a solid role as a reserve behindRick Fox. The Lakers gave him a contract extension in 2002 as a result and over the years, his effort, defensive activity, three-point shooting, and willingness to do what the Lakers required of him endeared him to many Laker fans.
George signed a two-year $4.2 million contract with theDallas Mavericks as afree agent in August 2006[4] and as the season continued he gained coachAvery Johnson's trust and became more integral to the Mavericks' gameplan.
After the end of the2006–07 NBA season, George became an unrestricted free agent. The Mavericks gave him and his agent a chance to opt in or opt out of a possible second season with the Mavericks at $2.16 m. On June 30, George decided to opt out of a second season with the Mavericks but eventually, with no other choices, re-signed on July 9 to a $2.5 million deal.[5]
In February 2008, George received a lot of publicity when he refused to be included as part of a larger trade which would have sentJason Kidd to the Mavericks and George, alongside six other players, to theNew Jersey Nets.[6][7] The trade was ultimately completed without George being part of it, with George being replaced byTrenton Hassell.[8]
On March 11, 2009, George injured his right knee in a game against thePortland Trail Blazers.[9] On March 27, George hadarthroscopic surgery to remove loose fragments of cartilage from the injured knee.[10] George had the option to become a free agent at the end of the season,[11] but chose to exercise his player option to remain with the team.[12]
On July 8, 2009, George was a part of a three-team trade that sent him andAntoine Wright to theToronto Raptors,Shawn Marion andKris Humphries to the Mavericks andJerry Stackhouse to theMemphis Grizzlies. George was later traded to theGolden State Warriors along with cash considerations on July 30, 2009, forMarco Belinelli.[13]
George tried out for his hometownMinnesota Timberwolves in December 2011 after the NBA lockout of that year ended.[14] He did not make their final roster.
In 2012, George announced a proposal for an affordable apartment project inMinneapolis.[15] George has developed two affordable housing projects in North Minneapolis, where he grew up.[2] In 2022 he proposed a modular housing manufacturing facility in theNorth Loop of Minneapolis.[16]
On September 7, 2014, Devean and three former Augsburg teammates captured the Gus Macker 3-on-3 "Next Step Down" bracket, championship inSt. Paul, Minnesota.
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| † | Won anNBA championship |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–00† | L.A. Lakers | 49 | 1 | 7.0 | .389 | .340 | .659 | 1.5 | .2 | .2 | .1 | 3.2 |
| 2000–01† | L.A. Lakers | 59 | 1 | 10.1 | .309 | .221 | .709 | 1.9 | .3 | .2 | .2 | 3.1 |
| 2001–02† | L.A. Lakers | 82 | 1 | 21.5 | .411 | .371 | .675 | 3.7 | 1.4 | .9 | .5 | 7.1 |
| 2002–03 | L.A. Lakers | 71 | 7 | 22.7 | .390 | .371 | .790 | 4.0 | 1.3 | .8 | .5 | 6.9 |
| 2003–04 | L.A. Lakers | 82 | 48 | 23.8 | .408 | .349 | .760 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 | .5 | 7.4 |
| 2004–05 | L.A. Lakers | 15 | 3 | 20.4 | .356 | .362 | .750 | 3.5 | .9 | .5 | .1 | 7.3 |
| 2005–06 | L.A. Lakers | 71 | 5 | 21.7 | .400 | .313 | .674 | 3.9 | 1.0 | .9 | .5 | 6.3 |
| 2006–07 | Dallas | 60 | 17 | 21.4 | .395 | .353 | .750 | 3.6 | .6 | .8 | .4 | 6.4 |
| 2007–08 | Dallas | 53 | 4 | 15.5 | .357 | .324 | .706 | 2.6 | .7 | .4 | .2 | 3.7 |
| 2008–09 | Dallas | 43 | 17 | 16.5 | .380 | .289 | .773 | 1.8 | .3 | .5 | .3 | 3.4 |
| 2009–10 | Golden State | 45 | 4 | 16.9 | .432 | .390 | .696 | 2.5 | .7 | .9 | .2 | 5.4 |
| Career | 630 | 108 | 18.5 | .392 | .343 | .721 | 3.1 | .9 | .7 | .4 | 5.6 | |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000† | L.A. Lakers | 9 | 0 | 5.0 | .368 | .200 | .545 | 1.1 | .2 | .1 | .0 | 2.4 |
| 2001† | L.A. Lakers | 7 | 0 | 3.9 | .500 | .500 | .500 | .7 | .1 | .0 | .0 | 2.0 |
| 2002† | L.A. Lakers | 19 | 0 | 17.2 | .365 | .229 | .733 | 3.6 | .6 | .6 | .5 | 5.0 |
| 2003 | L.A. Lakers | 11 | 7 | 28.9 | .449 | .333 | .889 | 4.5 | 2.2 | 1.0 | .4 | 8.0 |
| 2004 | L.A. Lakers | 22 | 19 | 21.4 | .430 | .373 | .650 | 2.3 | .5 | .9 | .4 | 5.5 |
| 2006 | L.A. Lakers | 7 | 0 | 17.3 | .382 | .429 | .400 | 2.3 | .6 | .6 | .1 | 5.3 |
| 2007 | Dallas | 6 | 1 | 18.2 | .200 | .250 | .800 | 3.0 | .7 | 1.0 | .3 | 3.5 |
| 2008 | Dallas | 5 | 0 | 12.4 | .393 | .333 | .600 | 3.0 | .0 | .4 | .4 | 5.8 |
| Career | 86 | 27 | 17.2 | .395 | .326 | .675 | 2.7 | .7 | .6 | .3 | 5.0 | |
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