George Gervin
Biography
George Gervin (born April 27, 1952), nicknamed "the Iceman", is an American former professional basketball player. He played in both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Virginia Squires, San Antonio Spurs, and Chicago Bulls. Gervin averaged at least 14 points per game in all 14 of his ABA and NBA seasons, and finished with an NBA career average of 26.2 points per game. Widely regarded as a top shooting guard in NBA history, Gervin was named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996. He was also included as one of the 75 greatest players in NBA history in 2021.
Known For & Full Filmography12 Titles
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Lawrence
Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Self
'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant mosaic of the game, featuring 165 exclusive interviews. The cast encompasses basketball's most prominent figures and explores the complex nature of love as it relates to the game.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as George Gervin
Uncle Drew recruits a squad of older basketball players to return to the court to compete in a tournament.
Drama Series - 2026, 16 episodes • as Self
Experience the ABA's nine-year rivalry with the NBA that changed basketball forever. From the 3-point shot to the Slam Dunk Contest, the ABA's innovations became game staples. Told by "Dr. J" Erving, Larry Brown, Bob Costas & other Hall of Famers.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self
Experience the ABA's nine-year rivalry with the NBA that changed basketball forever. From the 3-point shot to the Slam Dunk Contest, the ABA's innovations became game staples. Told by "Dr. J" Erving, Larry Brown, Bob Costas & other Hall of Famers.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Self
George Gervin was a scoring machine for basketball's San Antonio Spurs in the early 1980s. Plucked out of obscurity by an astute agent, Gervin was overshadowed by bigger names in the NBA despite having led the league in scoring for four years.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
The 1977-78 NBA scoring title came down to the final day of the season. Heading into their last games, San Antonio's silky-smooth forward George Gervin was averaging 26.8 points per game. High-flying Denver showman David Thompson was at 26.6. Thompson had the greatest game of his career, shattering Wilt Chamberlain's record for most points in a quarter. When Gervin took the court later in the day, he knew that he had to respond with a masterpiece of his own—or else risk losing the crown.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A look at the NBA and its players during the 1990s, including Michael Jordan's all-conquering Chicago Bulls, possibly the greatest draft class ever, and the arrival of Vinsanity. Narrated by Fab 5 Freddy.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
An NBA original documentary following Julius Erving throughout his ABA and NBA career, as well as his (sometimes heartbreaking) personal life. Narrated by Chuck D.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Himself
Roger Brown, a 1950s New York City schoolboy legend, robbed of his prime playing years at age 19 by a baseless NBA blacklist, led the Indiana Pacers of the fledgling ABA, to three titles and five championship appearances in eight seasons.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
A look at the NBA and its players during the 1980s, including the introduction of the 3-point shot, the transformation of the Los Angeles Lakers into "Showtime," and the rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Narrated by Fab 5 Freddy.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Self
Spotlighting NBA and San Antonio Spurs legend George Gervin, the documentary focuses on Iceman's influence on the game, inspiring his peers and future generations of players.