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Iceman
Why I Was Born to Score
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Ideal for fans of sports biographies, basketball enthusiasts, and readers interested in personal stories of resilience and success in professional sports. Also recommended for those exploring themes of mental health, spirituality, and community impact within the realm of athletics.
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An entertaining and deeply personal autobiography from one of basketball's all-time great scorers
To see George Gervin on the hardwood was to witness elegance, entertainment, and boundless cool. With his unmatched agility and vast repertoire of moves, Gervin floated his way to bucket after bucket, night after night across 14 years in the ABA and NBA.
The Iceman made it look easy, and his number 44 hangs high in the San Antonio rafters as tribute to the excellence that seemed to roll right off his fingertips.
In Iceman: Why I Was Born to Score, Gervin opens up for the first time about his life in basketball and beyond, including his childhood in Detroit, the rocky and unconventional path that brought him to professional basketball, and the successful legacy he built as a Spur.
Gervin also reflects on family, mental health, spirituality, and his continuing bond with the San Antonio community in this candid and conversational book.
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Praised by critics and players alike, Iceman is regarded as a thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening read. Jemele Hill notes Gervin's perseverance and grounded perspective, while Dr. Todd Boyd describes the book as a classic demonstration of Black excellence. NBA star Kevin Durant shares how Gervin's finesse inspired his own basketball dreams, underscoring the personal and professional journey beyond Gervin's iconic status.
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ISBN: 9781637272312
Publisher: Triumph Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 31 October 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Triumph Books
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 594g
Pages: 256
About the Author
*Nicknamed "Iceman" for his cool demeanor on the court, George Gervin played in 12-straight All-Star games and is recognized as one of the greatest NBA players of all time.
*Gervin was inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996; additionally, his #44 jersey has been retired by the San Antonio Spurs.
*Gervin maintains close ties with the San Antonio community, leading several organizations that help underprivileged children
*Co-author Robert "Scoop" Jackson is an award-winning basketball and culture writer for outlets including ESPN and SLAM.
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