Career Timeline of Georges Niang: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Georges Niang, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Georges Niang, known as "The Minivan," is an American professional basketball player currently with the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. He gained recognition as an All-American player during his college career at Iowa State University. Niang is a power forward known for his versatile offensive game, including his shooting ability and post moves. He was drafted into the NBA in 2016. His nickname reflects his reliable and steady style of play.
2012: National Top-100 Recruit
In 2012, Georges Niang was considered one of the best players on the East Coast, ending his prep career as a consensus national top-100 recruit. He was ranked No. 42 by Lindy's, No. 56 by ESPNU, No. 69 by Scout.com, No. 69 by Rivals.com, No. 73 by The Sporting News, and No. 81 by CBS Sports in the 2012 prep national rankings. He committed to Iowa State.
2012: NEPSAC Class AA Player of the Year
In 2012, Niang was named the NEPSAC Class AA Player of the Year. He amassed a school-record 2,372 points during his Tilton School career.
July 11, 2016: Signed with the Indiana Pacers
On July 11, 2016, Georges Niang officially signed with the Indiana Pacers.
July 14, 2017: Waived by the Indiana Pacers
On July 14, 2017, Georges Niang was waived by the Indiana Pacers.
August 16, 2017: Signed with the Golden State Warriors
On August 16, 2017, Niang signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Golden State Warriors.
October 14, 2017: Waived by the Golden State Warriors
On October 14, 2017, Niang was waived by the Golden State Warriors.
January 14, 2018: Signed with the Utah Jazz
On January 14, 2018, Niang signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz.
July 13, 2018: Signed standard contract with the Jazz
On July 13, 2018, Georges Niang signed a standard contract with the Utah Jazz.
April 10, 2019: Career-high 24 points
On April 10, 2019, Georges Niang scored a then-career-high 24 points against the Los Angeles Clippers.
May 8, 2021: 24 point game against the Houston Rockets
On May 8, 2021, Georges Niang scored 24 points against the Houston Rockets.
August 9, 2021: Signed with the Philadelphia 76ers
On August 9, 2021, Niang signed a two-year, $6.7 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
April 7, 2023: Highest scoring output as a Sixer
On April 7, 2023, Niang had his highest scoring output as a Sixer, posting 24 points in a 136-131 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks.
July 6, 2023: Signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers
On July 6, 2023, Niang signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
January 17, 2024: New Career High
On January 17, 2024, Niang scored a new career high of 33 points against the Milwaukee Bucks.
February 6, 2025: Traded to the Atlanta Hawks
On February 6, 2025, Niang was traded to the Atlanta Hawks.
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