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George Gervin

George "Iceman" Gervin played for two basketball leagues, the American Basketball Association(ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). Gervin played in the ABA from 1972-1976 with the Virginia Squires and the San Antonio Spurs, and during the 1976 NBA Merger, Gervin switched leagues and played in the NBA from 1976-1986 with the San Antonio Spurs and the Chicago Bulls. Gervin is one of the best players of all time known for his elite scoring ability. Nicknamed "Iceman" due to his unique style of smooth style of play and laid back attitude that was deemed cool as ice. George Gervin was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, born on April 27, 1952. Gervin attended Martin  Luther King Jr High School then attended Eastern Michigan University where he played for 2 years. Although Gervin was drafted as the 40th pick in the third round of the 1974 NBA Draft, he went undrafted and signed by the Virginia Squires to begin his professional career. While playin...

Dominique Wilkins

Dominique Wilkins, nicknamed "Human Highlight Film", played 15 seasons in the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, and the Orlando Magic. Although Wilkens played for many teams, he is best remembered for playing with the Atlanta Hawks. Wilkins is well regarded as the most explosive dunker of all time and one of the greatest dunkers of all-time. He is best known for his acts in the slam dunk contest. Bio: Jacques Dominique Wilkins was born on January 12, 1996, in Paris France. He attended Washington High School, located in Washington, North Carolina. Because of his incredible athleticism, Wilkins was invited to perform in many national games such as the McDonald's All-American High School Game, the Kentucky Derby, and the Capital Classic. In 1979, Wilkins joined Georgia University where he showed off his high-flying style of play that was bound to earn him a high pick in the draft. Wilkins was selected the third pi...

Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt "The Stilt" Chamberlain played 14 years in the NBA with the Philadelphia Warriors, the San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers. Chamberlain is one of the greatest physical specimens to ever live. Bio: Wilton Norman Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Chamberlain enjoyed physical activities like track and field. Chamberlain attended Overbook High School and then attended Kansas University. Before Chamberlain graduated from college, he joined the Harlem Globetrotters for one year. Chamberlain first played in the NBA with the Warriors who played in Philadelphia and San Francisco. WIth the team, Chamberlain put on the greatest performance ever made by an athlete by being the first and only player to score 100 points in one game. In 1965, Chamberlain joined the Philadelphia 76ers where he gained the team a championship in 1967. In 1968, Chamberlain joined the Los Angeles Lakers to play ...