George Gervin, known as the Iceman, recalls his early days in the ABA with the Virginia Squires, where teammate Julius “Dr J” Erving mentored him through one-on-one practices that built his confidence. Despite initial struggles and a bad reputation, Gervin became a Hall of Famer, leading the NBA in scoring from 1978 to 1982. The ABA, known for its flamboyance and innovations like the dunk contest, helped reshape professional basketball before merging with the NBA in 1976. Their friendship endures, marking a pivotal time in basketball history.
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