LOS ANGELES — Even at 65 years old, “The Iceman” is still as competitive as they come.
Immediately following Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles, NBA legend George Gervin strolled around the Staples Center floor, mingling with fans, but he still hasn’t forgotten about his classic H-O-R-S-E duel with former Utah Jazz star “Pistol Pete” Maravich.
“He shouldn’t have beat me,” Gervin said.
Yeah, it happened four decades ago back when the H-O-R-S-E was included in the All-Star events.
Gervin and Maravich were in the national spotlight on CBS Sports, where they battled in the backyard hoops contest during the 1978 NBA All-Star Weekend in Atlanta.