Devean George

Devean Jamar George (born August 29, 1977 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Golden State Warriors. He typically plays small forward but because of his athleticism and defensive activity, can defend many shooting guards as well. He attended high school at Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, where he played basketball. During his college career at Augsburg College, Geo... more

Devean Jamar George (born August 29, 1977 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Golden State Warriors. He typically plays small forward but because of his athleticism and defensive activity, can defend many shooting guards as well. He attended high school at Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, where he played basketball. During his college career at Augsburg College, George was named Minnesota 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 the NCAA Division III tournament for the second year in a row. He was taken by the 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... less