Derrick Gervin
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Derrick Gervin is a retired American
professional basketball
player.
A 6'8" forward from University of Texas at San Antonio
(UTSA), Gervin was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
in the 4th round (20th pick, 90th overall) of the 1985 NBA Draft
. He played two seasons (1989–1991) in the NBA as a member of the New Jersey Nets
. He averaged 8.8 points per game
in 77 games.
Gervin's jersey was retired by UTSA in 2006. His older brother, George Gervin
, played in the ABA
from 1972 to 1976 and in the NBA from 1976 to 1986.
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player.
A 6'8" forward from University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio, commonly referred to as UTSA, is a state university in San Antonio, Texas. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, it is the third-largest of nine universities and six health institutions in the University of Texas System and the eighth-largest in...
(UTSA), Gervin was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
in the 4th round (20th pick, 90th overall) of the 1985 NBA Draft
1985 NBA Draft
The 1985 NBA Draft took place on June 18, 1985. It was also the first NBA Draft of the "Lottery" era. A total of 162 players were selected over 7 rounds by the league's 23 teams. The New York Knicks were awarded the first overall pick, by winning the first-ever NBA Draft Lottery, which was held...
. He played two seasons (1989–1991) in the NBA as a member of the New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
. He averaged 8.8 points per game
Points per game
Points per game, often abbreviated PPG, is the average number of points scored by a player per game played in a sport, over the course of a series of games, a whole season, or a career. It is calculated by dividing the total number of points by number of games. The terminology is often used in...
in 77 games.
Gervin's jersey was retired by UTSA in 2006. His older brother, George Gervin
George Gervin
George "The Iceman" Gervin is a retired American professional basketball player who played in both the American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association for the Virginia Squires, San Antonio Spurs, and Chicago Bulls...
, played in the ABA
American Basketball Association
The American Basketball Association was a professional basketball league founded in 1967. The ABA ceased to exist with the ABA–NBA merger in 1976.-League history:...
from 1972 to 1976 and in the NBA from 1976 to 1986.