About DeShawn Stevenson

DeShawn Stevenson (born April 3, 1981) is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. He last played for the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. Before his NBA career, he originally committed to play at the University of Kansas, but decided to enter the NBA directly from Washington Union High School in his hometown of Fresno, California, and was picked by the Utah Jazz with the 23rd selection of the 2000 NBA Draft. He is well known for his defense and his athleticism.