Nicknamed “the Iceman,” George Gervin is an American former professional basketball player who was a member of the Virginia Squires, San Antonio Spurs, and Chicago Bulls in both the National Basketball Association and the American Basketball Association.
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When Gervin first started playing for the Pontiac Chaparrals of the Continental Basketball Association in 1972–1973, Johnny Kerr, the Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Virginia Squires of the ABA, saw him. Gervin signed a $40,000-per-year contract with the Squires in January 1973 thanks to Kerr’s signing.
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George Gervin has designed groups for disadvantaged youngsters and has been involved in the San Antonio community ever since he retired from professional basketball. He opened the George Gervin Youth Center in 1991.
George Gervin siblings: Meet Derrick Gervin & Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
Gervin’s sister, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives. Gervin’s younger brother, Derrick is a retired basketball player who mostly played in the CBA and Europe.
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