Devean Jamar George (born August 29, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player who played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), mostly as a backup small forward. He won three NBA championships during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Devean George made at least $28,656,380 playing professional basketball. Devean George averaged 5.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. Devean George attended Benilde-St. Margaret's in St. Louis Park, Minnesota and Augsburg College.

Devean George made history in 1999, when he became the first NCAA Division III player to ever be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft, when the Los Angeles Lakers made him the 23rd overall selection as the first selection by legendary coach Phil Jackson.

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2016年7月21日 · Devean George ’99 was the first NCAA Division III player ever selected in the first round of the NBA Draft—and he played professionally for more than a decade. Now retired from basketball, he’s gone back to his roots to help revitalize the Minneapolis neighborhood where he …

In 1999, George made history and overcame enormous odds when he became the first-ever NCAA Division III basketball player selected in the first round of the NBA draft, by the Los Angeles Lakers. In his first three seasons with the Lakers, the team won the NBA Championship.

Devean serves as President and CEO of George Group North, and Executive Director of Building Blocks.

In 1999, George made history and overcame enormous odds when he became the first-ever NCAA Division III basketball player selected in the first round of the NBA draft, by the Los Angeles Lakers. In his first three seasons with the Lakers, the team won the NBA Championship.

View the biography of Golden State Warriors Small Forward Devean George on ESPN. Includes career history and teams played for.

Devean George played 11 seasons for the Lakers, Mavericks and Warriors. He averaged 5.6 points and 3.1 rebounds in 630 regular-season games. He won 3 NBA championships.