Welcome to the NBA 75, The Athletic’s countdown of the 75 best players in NBA history, in honor of the league’s diamond anniversary. From Nov. 1 through Feb. 18, we’ll unveil a new player on the list ...
Nicknamed 'The Pearl', Earl Monroe was an NBA showman who dazzled with his slick dribbling and one-on-one skills. From NBA.com Staff Earl Monroe joined the New York Knicks in 1971 and helped them win ...
Earl Monroes twisting, spinning, faking, and dribbling exploits made him a cult hero and earned him the nickname "The Pearl." Under Hall of Fame coach Clarence Gaines, Monroe became a ...
NEW YORK — Lew Alcindor. Nate Archibald. Julius Erving. Wilt Chamberlain. Earl Monroe. Since the early 1950s, aspiring basketball stars have made their names playing at the historic Holcombe Rucker ...