Devean Jamar George was born on August 29,1977 and is an American former professional basketball player who played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association, mostly as a backup small forward.
16 Facts About Devean George
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Devean George won three NBA championships during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Since completing his basketball career George has become a real estate developer in his home state of Minnesota.
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Devean George attended high school at Benilde-St Margaret's School in St Louis Park, Minnesota, where he played basketball.
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Devean George was taken by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 23rd overall pick of the 1999 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.
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Devean George was a contributor to the Los Angeles Lakers three straight championship seasons, playing a solid role as a reserve behind Rick Fox.
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Devean George signed a two-year $4.2 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks as a free agent in August 2006 and as the season continued he gained coach Avery Johnson's trust and became more integral to the Mavericks' gameplan.
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In February 2008, Devean George received a lot of publicity when he refused to be included as part of a larger trade which would have sent Jason Kidd to the Mavericks and Devean George to the New Jersey Nets.
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The trade was ultimately completed without Devean George being part of it.
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On March 11,2009, Devean George injured his right knee in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Devean George had the option to become a free agent at the end of the season, but chose to exercise his player option to remain with the team.
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On July 8,2009, Devean George was a part of a three-team trade that sent him and Antoine Wright to the Toronto Raptors, Shawn Marion and Kris Humphries to the Mavericks and Jerry Stackhouse to the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Devean George was later traded to the Golden State Warriors along with cash considerations on July 30,2009 for Marco Belinelli.
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Devean George tried out for his hometown Minnesota Timberwolves in December 2011 after the NBA lockout of that year ended.
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In 2012, Devean George announced a proposal for an affordable apartment project in Minneapolis.
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Devean George has developed two affordable housing projects in North Minneapolis, where he grew up.