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Questions about George Gervin

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What is George Gervin's career scoring average in the NBA?

George Gervin finished with an NBA career average of 26.2 points per game across 791 regular-season games. He averaged at least 14 points per game in all 14 of his combined ABA and NBA seasons.

How did George Gervin win the 1978 NBA scoring title?

Gervin won the 1977-78 NBA scoring title by seven-hundredths of a point, finishing at 27.22 points per game compared to David Thompson's 27.15. In his final regular-season game, Gervin scored 63 points, including a then-NBA-record 33 points in the second quarter, to secure the title.

Why is George Gervin called the Iceman?

Gervin was nicknamed the Iceman for his cool demeanor on the court and for his rare ability to play at a high level without sweating. The nickname reflected both his unflappable temperament during competition and a distinctive physical trait.

How many NBA scoring titles did George Gervin win?

George Gervin won four NBA scoring titles, leading the league in 1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80 (with a high of 33.1 points per game), and again in 1981-82. Before Michael Jordan, no guard in NBA history had won more scoring titles.

Did George Gervin ever win an NBA championship?

No. Despite a 13-year career in American professional basketball across both the ABA and NBA, Gervin never appeared in a championship series with any team. His San Antonio Spurs teams reached the Conference Finals multiple times but were eliminated before reaching the Finals.

What teams did George Gervin play for in his professional career?

Gervin played for the Pontiac Chaparrals, Virginia Squires, San Antonio Spurs, and Chicago Bulls in North America, then played in Europe for Banco Roma in Italy and TDK Manresa in Spain, and also played for the Quad City Thunder in the CBA.