Basketball
George Gervin on Becoming the "Ice Man," Early Career, and Toughest Opponents
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Episode Notes
In this captivating interview, Michael Cooper welcomes NBA legend George Gervin, also known as the "Ice Man." They discuss George's high school and college careers, the origin of his iconic nickname, and his take on today's NBA nicknames. Gervin shares insights on his toughest opponents, the importance of fundamentals, and his love for basketball. He also talks about growing up in Detroit, his mentors, and dealing with prejudice in college.
Gervin recounts his time in the ABA, playing with Julius Erving, and how he joined the San Antonio Spurs. He shares stories from his time with the Spurs, reflects on player salaries, and tells stories about playing against the Showtime Lakers. Gervin shares memories of Coach Stan Albeck, Mike Mitchell, and the 1983 All-Star Game.
Don't miss the incredible story of Gervin's fierce competition with David Thompson for the NBA scoring title. Gervin also talks about his fundamental basketball talents, shares stories about Stan Albeck, Tim Duncan, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant, and discusses his thoughts on how America can improve. Learn more about the George Gervin Foundation at https://georgegervin.org.
Finally, Gervin questions Michael Jordan as the GOAT, cites Boston Celtics legends as the best champions, and talks about the biggest snub on the original NBA Top 50 List.
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