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Press ReleaseJune 20, 2023
George Gervin to be Honored with a Statue
A statue of “The Iceman” will be revealed to the public in August 2023 at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti.
George Gervin, a Detroit native and NBA Hall of Famer, will have his legacy further cemented in bronze at his alma mater, Eastern Michigan University. GameAbove has championed the dedication of a statue in Gervin’s likeness to honor his rich legacy. The sculpture will stand outside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. An unveiling ceremony is scheduled for August 2023.
George Gervin
GameAbove commissioned world-renowned American sculptor Benjamin Victor to design the statue. Victor is the only living artist with three sculptures in the National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol. Victor has created over 30 sculptures globally. “The people love George, and his impact reaches far beyond his basketball success,” says Keith J. Stone, Chairman of GameAbove. He makes a difference in people’s lives through youth academies and community centers. He has been a fantastic friend and mentor to me and many others. George is considered the most outstanding athlete to come out of EMU. An honor of this magnitude is long overdue, and we’re grateful to be able to make this happen.”
George Gervin
Gervin was a small forward on the 1970–72 EMU men’s basketball teams. Over those two years, he was a first-team All-American selection by multiple publications with 1,044 points and 562 rebounds. His contributions helped Eastern Michigan to a combined 47-17 record and an NCAA College Division Tournament Final Four appearance. Post EMU, Gervin pursued a pro career in the American Basketball Association (ABA) with the Virginia Squires and the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the San Antonio Spurs.
Gervin is primarily known for his prolific scoring ability, signature moves, and finger roll. Over Gervin’s 11 years with the Spurs, his achievements include being a four-time NBA scoring champion, nine-time NBA All-Star, NBA All-Star Game MVP, five-time All-NBA First Team, and two-time All-NBA Second Team honoree. In 2021, Gervin was named part of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team and acknowledged as one of the NBA’s greatest players of all time. EMU renamed the Convocation Center the same year to the George Gervin GameAbove Center.
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