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Is George Gervin married?

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Asked by: Greg Nowning

Gervin was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. In 1976, Gervin married Joyce King.

What was George Gervin known for?

George Gervin, byname the Iceman, (born April 27, 1952, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.), American professional basketball player who rose to stardom as a member of the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the 1970s and established himself as one of the greatest guards in the history of the sport.

Was George Gervin a shooting guard?

George Gervin (born April 27, 1952), nicknamed “the Iceman”, is an American former professional basketball player, a Shooting Guard for the American Basketball Association’s (ABA) Virginia Squires and the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls.

Why was George Gervin called the Iceman?

Gervin’s skills on the court got him the nickname ‘The Iceman. ‘ He got that nickname because of his cool demeanor on the court, and he was always calm and collective when he played. Gervin also got that nickname because he would play the game at a high level without sweating.

Is George Gervin a Hall of Famer?

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame :: George Gervin.

Who invented the finger roll?

The shot was pioneered by center Wilt Chamberlain in the 1960s.