George Gervin honored with statue

Yesterday’s Spurs Mt. Rushmore dialog sparked loads of respect for George Gervin. Coincidentally sufficient, The Iceman was lately honored by Japanese Michigan College, his alma mater.

The college unveiled a statue of Gervin recognizing him as the best participant in Japanese Michigan’s historical past.

Gervin, one of many extra humble greats of his period, was touched.

“To take a look at myself now and see how far time has glided by, and I’ve a statue now at an attractive college that I can see, and the world can see… come on, man. There ain’t nothing prefer it. I’m grateful,” Gervin mentioned.

The bronze statue depicting Gervin’s patented “finger roll” is positioned on the entrance of the basketball enviornment, which can be named in his honor.

As a member of the San Antonio Spurs, The Iceman received scoring titles and made a number of All-Star squads. He’s stayed on making The Alamo Metropolis his house.

Nonetheless an lively member of the San Antonio group, Gervin has opened colleges for underprivileged youth all through the town.

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