Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Georges Niang:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Georges Niang
  • Nickname: The Minivan
  • Nationality: American (of Senegalese descent through his father)
  • Age: Born June 17, 1993
  • Hometown: Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
  • Weight: 230 lb (104 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 9 in (206 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number:
    • #31 (most commonly worn in the NBA)
  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • High School:
    • The Tilton School (Tilton, New Hampshire)
  • College:
    • Iowa State University (2012–2016)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Selected 50th overall in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Indiana Pacers (2016–2017)
    • Utah Jazz (2018–2021)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2021–2023)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (2023–present)
  • Championship Rings: None (as of 2024)
  • Kids: None (as of public information in 2024)
  • Siblings:
    • Not publicly documented

Player Archetype / Play Style

Georges Niang’s player archetype is that of a veteran stretch forward: a floor-spacing combo forward whose value starts with shooting, quick decision-making, and offensive fit rather than shot creation or high-end athleticism. At 6-foot-7 and 230 pounds, he has a sturdy frame that helps him hold up physically, play through contact, and operate as a bigger frontcourt spacer. Offensively, his role is built around spot-up shooting, moving the ball quickly, making connective passes, and punishing defenses that help off him, while defensively he is more of a team-structure defender than a stopper, relying on positioning, strength, and awareness to survive across forward matchups. Overall, Niang plays like a smart, low-dribble offensive specialist who helps lineups with spacing, experience, and dependable complementary offense. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • At Iowa State, he was a two-time All-American and played a key role in the program’s success during his college years.
  • In the NBA, Niang has built a reputation as a reliable three-point shooter and valuable role player off the bench.

Sources:

NBA.com — Georges Niang | Forward | Atlanta Hawks | NBA.com
NBA.com — 30 teams in 30 days: Cavaliers add perimeter shooting after early playoff exit
Sports Illustrated — Former Iowa State Star Included in NBA Trade on Tuesday
NBA.com — Full 2-round predictions and pro comparisons as NCAA tournament play begins