Chicago Bulls: Top 5 greatest one-season wonders in team history

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3. George Gervin — 1985–1986 season

George Gervin is renowned for his 12 productive seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. Gervin averaged 26.3 points per game in his time there and won four scoring champions. But his departure from the team was filled with tension. There were reports revolving around Gervin being “at odds” with team head coach Cotton Fitzsimmons, who was just coming off of his first season with the team. Fitzsimmons had been critical of the forward’s play on the defensive end.

The time seemed right for both sides to move on, and the front office responded by sending Gervin to the Bulls in 1985.

The 33-year-old Gervin became a mentor for the fast-rising Bulls not only because of his status in being the oldest on the team but also for his experience.

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Gervin’s campaign got off on the right track early on. In a new setting and offense, he averaged 17.2 points per game on a 52.6 true shooting percentage before the All-Star break.

But following this time period, the wheels began to turn in the wrong direction.

He capped off the worst month of his career in April, where he averaged 6.1 points per game on a season-low 13.3 minutes played per game. Retirement was on the doorstep waiting for Gervin following the Eastern Conference First Round matchup against the Boston Celtics where he played in just 11 minutes over the series.

Gervin retired from the NBA following the forgettable series.

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