Devean George

Devean George (born August 29, 1977) is a retired American professional basketball player who played 11 seasons in the NBA. He won three NBA championships during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers.\n', '

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.\n', '

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 substit…