Earl Monroe - The Pearl
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Vernon Earl Monroe (born on November 21, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American former professional basketball player known for his flamboyant dribbling, passing and play-making.
In 1967, the two-time All-American was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets (now the Washington Wizards) in the first round of the NBA draft (2nd overall pick). He won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in a season in which he averaged 24.3 points per game, and scored 56 points in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This was the third-highest rookie total in NBA history at the time and also a franchise record (later broken by Gilbert Arenas on December 17 2006).
He formed a formidable one-two punch with Wes Unseld and became a cult hero for his ability to run the fast break and for his circus-like shots. "On February 6, 1970, he set an NBA record with 13 points in one overtime in a double overtime victory over the Detroit Pistons (since surpassed by Gilbert Arenas).
In 1971, Monroe was traded to the New York Knicks and formed a celebrity backcourt with equally flamboyant Walt Frazier. The duo meshed together to form one of the most deadly guard combinations of all time, featuring two Hall of Famers and NBA 50th Anniversary Team members. With Monroe, the Knicks won the 1973 NBA championship.
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Earl is silky smooth and doesn't afraid of anything
miguelin97223 1 month ago
Holy shit hes so black hes invisible most of the video
LBC6893 5 months ago
bookie100609...click on "Tiny"Nate Archibald>
masoojz 10 months ago
Earl Monro one of the best Baltimore Bullet ever
FRSFreeStateES 11 months ago
@bknellinger ACTUALLY HE AVERAGED 19 PPG AND OF COURSE IS N'T TOP 10 EVER BUT FOR SURE IS TOP 10SG EVER!HE LED BALTIMORE TO NBA FINALS AND WON THE RING WHITH KNIKS.HE STATS WERE N'T THE SAME EVEN THOUGH AVERSGED 20+ 3 SEASONS!
AdreasTheGreat 1 year ago
@dolemitemoffo haha come on dude... we all love earl the pearl but he aint top 5 alltime... he aint top 10 all time... He is top 5 college basketball players of alltime though. He averaged 18ppg in the NBA. Knicks fucked his game all up.
bknellinger 1 year ago
I was over at my folks house one night for a family function. Earl was ESPN classic and my older brother commented on Pearl's weird dribbling style. My younger brothers response was priceless. He said, "Well he isn't carrying the ball." Made me laugh
clipboardcrotch 1 year ago
perfect music. al green baby
chasiechase 1 year ago
most underrated player in nba history... his name has to be mentioned if you name the top 5 of all time
dolemitemoffo 1 year ago
The Pearl was special. He was the most exciting and entertaining player of his time. It was a privilege to watch him play for the Bullets. Thanks for the thrills, Pearl!
bigfly66 1 year ago