George Gervin
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George Gervin, often referred to by his nickname "The Iceman," is celebrated for his smooth playing style and scoring prowess on the basketball court. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Gervin's journey to professional basketball began at Eastern Michigan University, where he played college basketball before being drafted by the Virginia Squires of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1972.

George Gervin, often referred to by his nickname "The Iceman," is celebrated for his smooth playing style and scoring prowess on the basketball court. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Gervin's journey to professional basketball began at Eastern Michigan University, where he played college basketball before being drafted by the Virginia Squires of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1972.

Career Stats

NBA 1977-1986

Points

20,708

#43 All-Time

Blocks

670

Steals

941

PPG

26.2

#9 All-Time

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Career Timeline

1973-1974

Virginia Squires (ABA)

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1974-1985

San Antonio Spurs (ABA/NBA)

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1986

Chicago Bulls (NBA)

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Born Apr 27th, 1952

Height / Weight 6' 7" 180 lbs

School Eastern Michigan

Position G · F

Jersey #s 44 · 8

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