Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details for Devean George:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Devean Jamar George
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born August 29, 1977
  • Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters)
  • Weight: 235 pounds (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: Wore 3, 40, and 19 during his NBA career
  • Position: Small Forward
  • High School: Benilde-St. Margaret’s School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota
  • College: Augsburg University (Division III) (1995–1999)
  • NBA Draft: 1999 NBA Draft, 23rd overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Los Angeles Lakers (1999–2006)
    • Dallas Mavericks (2006–2009)
    • Golden State Warriors (2009–2010)
  • Championship Rings: 3 (2000, 2001, and 2002 with the Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Kids: Not widely documented
  • Siblings: Not widely documented

Devean George’s player archetype was that of a defense-first complementary wing, the kind of sturdy role player who fit around stars by guarding multiple perimeter assignments, rebounding his position, and taking the simple offensive reads that kept possessions moving. At 6-foot-8 and around 235 pounds, he had the size and strength to handle physical matchups on the wing, while his offensive role was mostly built on spot-up shooting, straight-line drives, cuts, and opportunistic finishing rather than shot creation. Defensively, he brought effort, length, and a willingness to do the less glamorous work, which made him useful as a reserve forward on high-level teams. His overall play style was unselfish and functional: defend, run the floor, space the court just enough, and give a lineup toughness without needing the ball for long stretches. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • Devean George was notable as the first NCAA Division III player ever drafted in the first round of the NBA.
  • He contributed as a role player to the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship teams in the early 2000s.
  • After his NBA career, he became involved in real estate development and community projects focused on affordable housing.

NBA.com — Devean George | Forward | Los Angeles Lakers
Augsburg University Athletics — Augsburg alum Devean George ’99 signs two-year contract with Dallas Mavericks
Sports Forecaster — Devean George Stats, Profile, Bio, Analysis and More