mvblair
10-10-2008, 03:51 PM
Just a quick note about Gervin and his thoughts on Europe. He played for Pallacanestro Roma in the late '80s, where Brandon Jennings is playing now.
Q&A With George Gervin (http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=469532)-- by Sean Deaveny, Sporting News, October 10, 2008
...SN: At the end of your career, you spent some time shooting it in Italy; you signed a contract in Europe. I wonder, what's your reaction to a player like Josh Childress going overseas instead of playing in the NBA?
GG: I think it is wonderful. I think, seeing the game go global the way it has, has been one of the most enjoyable aspects of the game to me now. There are, what, 75 international players in the NBA now? I love that. And if some of their owners are going to start giving big money to our players, I think that is great. More opportunities for players. I don't know Josh, but he seems like a bright young man. For me, playing in Europe gave me a whole new perspective on life, because you really learn another culture. It opens your mind. I am sure he will find that out...
Q&A With George Gervin (http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=469532)-- by Sean Deaveny, Sporting News, October 10, 2008
...SN: At the end of your career, you spent some time shooting it in Italy; you signed a contract in Europe. I wonder, what's your reaction to a player like Josh Childress going overseas instead of playing in the NBA?
GG: I think it is wonderful. I think, seeing the game go global the way it has, has been one of the most enjoyable aspects of the game to me now. There are, what, 75 international players in the NBA now? I love that. And if some of their owners are going to start giving big money to our players, I think that is great. More opportunities for players. I don't know Josh, but he seems like a bright young man. For me, playing in Europe gave me a whole new perspective on life, because you really learn another culture. It opens your mind. I am sure he will find that out...