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Earl Monroe once explained why he felt unstoppable on the court: "The thing is, I don’t know what I’m going to do with the ball"
Earl Monroe's playing style was truly ahead of its time. The former 6'3" guard showcased smooth dribbling, crafty moves when driving to the basket, and exceptional one-on-one skills. Simply put ...
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“He was a guy I idolized so to speak, I wore his socks throughout my high school career” - How Earl “The Pearl” Monroe kept learning from Wilt Chamberlain
Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, who was eight years younger than Chamberlain, was among those who looked up to him. Monroe spent hours studying Chamberlain's game during his prime and later found himself ...
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Hall of Famer Earl The Pearl Monroe
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 ...
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Earl Monroe
Vernon Earl Monroe is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed as "Black Jesus" and "Earl the Pearl" due to his on-court ...