Derrick Gervin
Derrick Gervin (born March 28, 1963) is a retired American professional basketball player born in Detroit.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 28, 1963 Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Martin Luther King (Detroit, Michigan) |
| College | UTSA (1981–1985) |
| NBA draft | 1985 / Round: 4 / Pick: 90th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Playing career | 1985–2001 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 24, 30 |
| 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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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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 National Basketball Association (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.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
- UTSA honors Derrick Gervin at 3 p.m., Friday
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