Beyond the Court: Scoring in Life, Faith, and Relationships with NBA Legend George Gervin

From standing at 5'9" in high school to NBA legend, George' The Iceman' Gervin defied the odds through perseverance, redemption, and the profound impact of faith and relationships on and off the court.

In this episode, George shares how he overcame obstacles and achieved greatness through hard work, dedication, and perseverance. He also speaks on the importance of a robust support system that encourages and holds you accountable. His story of becoming an NBA superstar and Hall of Famer is an excellent source of inspiration for anyone looking to make their dreams come true. 

Tune in to hear George's journey from humble beginnings to greatness!

[00:01 - 08:58] Who is George “The Iceman” Gervin

• Introducing George to the show

• George "The Iceman" Gervin was a four-time NBA scoring champion and a member of the Naismith Hall of Fame

• How George found his confidence with the help of his brother

• The great players that George has played with, such as Spencer Haywood, Ralph Simpson, and more

[08:59 - 26:35] Avoiding Pitfalls and Influencing the NBA through Love

• George became an MVP during his senior year

• The values, principles, and morals to live by from George's mother

• Looking back on the ABA and why George wouldn't want to play now

• George shares how he got his nickname, "The Iceman"

[26:36 - 34:49] A Historical Scoring Battle with David Thompson and a Culture of Success

• George Gervin revolutionized the big guard position in basketball

• His relationship with the San Antonio Spurs is still strong today

• In 1977-78, he engaged in a scoring battle with David Thompson for the league scoring championship

• Basketball is one of the sports where players get compared a lot

[34:50 - 52:52] Ice: Why I Was Born to Score

• George's upcoming book is called "Ice: Why I Was Born to Score" which is an autobiography about his life and how he looks at scoring beyond just basketball

• The story is also about redemption and overcoming setbacks throughout his life

• Scoring is not just putting the ball in the hole but also applies to fatherhood and faith

• Your relationship with your family is an essential thing in life

Quotes:

"Focus is where greatness comes from. If you lose your focus, you'll probably lose whatever you're trying to accomplish." - George Gervin

"Treat people like you want to be treated and will not have very many problems." - George Gervin

"Money never made me. I made money. There's a big difference." - George Gervin

Check out George Gervin's book, "Ice: Why I Was Born to Score" on Amazon!

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