GEORGEGERVIN
SAN ANTONIO SPURSGeorge Gervin — 4× NBA scoring champion, 9× All-Star, "The Iceman." Career stats, bio and legacy of the San Antonio Spurs' silky-smooth scoring legend.
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George Gervin biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.
Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.
The "finger roll" became George Gervin's signature — a soft, arcing shot released with such calm that it earned him the nickname "The Iceman." Born April 27, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan. Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm).
He played college ball at Eastern Michigan before turning pro with the ABA's Virginia Squires in 1972, teaming briefly with Julius Erving. After the ABA-NBA merger, he became the face of the San Antonio Spurs (1974–1985), later closing his career with a season for the Chicago Bulls (1985–1986) alongside a young Michael Jordan.
Gervin won four NBA scoring titles (1978, 1979, 1980, 1982), including a legendary 63-point outburst in 1978 to clinch the crown on the final day of the season. A nine-time NBA All-Star (plus three ABA All-Star selections), he won the 1980 All-Star Game MVP and made the All-NBA First Team five times.
Combined ABA and NBA career totals: 26,595 points (25.1 ppg), 5,602 rebounds (5.3 rpg), 2,798 assists (2.6 apg).
His No. 44 was retired by the Spurs. Named to the NBA's 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996.
George Gervin quick facts — Height 6'7. 25.1 PPG career average.
Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.
George Gervin awards and honors — championships, MVPs, All-Star selections and Hall of Fame recognition.
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George Gervin career statistics summary — 25.1 PPG career average.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
George Gervin career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.
Personal records with dates and opponents.
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George Gervin advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.
Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.
George Gervin playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.
Postseason production across every playoff run.
George Gervin All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
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Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.
FAQ about George Gervin — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.
Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.
George Gervin averaged 25.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists per game in the regular season.
George Gervin salary history — Career salary $1,637,000.
Year-by-year compensation across the professional career.
George Gervin filmography — movies, documentaries and on-screen basketball roles.
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Players similar to George Gervin — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.
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