Derrick Gervin facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 28, 1963 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| High school | Martin Luther King (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UTSA (1981–1985) |
| NBA Draft | 1985 / Round: 4 / Pick: 90th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Pro career | 1985–2001 |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1986 | Evansville Thunder |
| 1987–1988 | Córdoba 1ºB |
| 1989–1990 | Santa Barbara Islanders |
| 1990–1991 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1991–1992 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1992 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1992–1993 | Boca Juniors |
| 1993 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1993 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1993 | Robe di Kappa Torino |
| 1993–1994 | Galatasaray |
| 1994–1996 | Hapoel Gvat/Yagur |
| 1996–1997 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1997–1998 | Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin |
| 2000–2001 | Detroit Wheels |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Derrick Gervin was born on March 28, 1963, in Detroit, USA. He is a former professional basketball player. Derrick played as a Small forward and was known for his scoring ability.
He played in the famous National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States. He also had a very successful career playing basketball in other countries. For example, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the Israeli Basketball Premier League in 1995. He was also the top scorer in that league twice, in 1996 and 1998.
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Derrick's Basketball Journey
Derrick Gervin was a tall player, standing 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) tall. He played college basketball at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). After college, he hoped to play in the NBA.
Joining the NBA
In the 1985 NBA draft, Derrick was chosen by the Philadelphia 76ers. He was the 90th player picked overall. He later played two seasons in the NBA for the New Jersey Nets. This was from 1989 to 1991. During his time with the Nets, he played 77 games. He averaged 8.8 points per game, which means he scored almost 9 points each game he played.
Success Overseas
After his time in the NBA, Derrick Gervin played basketball in many different countries. He became a star player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
- In 1995, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Israeli League. He played for a team called Hapoel Gvat/Yagur B.C. and scored an amazing 27.0 points per game that season.
- He also led the Israeli League in scoring two times. This means he scored more points than any other player in the league in both 1996 and 1998.
College Recognition
Derrick's college team, the UTSA Roadrunners, honored him in a special way. In 2006, they retired his jersey number, 30. This means no other player on the UTSA team will ever wear the number 30 again. It's a big honor for a college athlete.
Family Connection
Derrick Gervin comes from a basketball family. His older brother is George Gervin. George was also a famous basketball player. He played in both the ABA and the NBA from 1972 to 1986. George Gervin is known as "The Iceman" and is one of the greatest scorers in basketball history.
See also
In Spanish: Derrick Gervin para niños
