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 ...

Former Knicks great Earl Monroe — a man of many nicknames and a member of the 1973 championship squad — takes a shot at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: A quote from your friend and former ...

Earl Monroe was one of the most exciting combo guards of his generation. He takes great pride in being a prolific scorer and ahead of his time in terms of beating his opponents in isolated, one-on-one ...

Edge recently sat down with NBA Hall of Fame point guard Earl Monroe, better known as “The Pearl” and “Black Jesus,” to discuss the state of guard play in today’s NBA. The former Knicks and Bullets ...

Thomas Edison, Black Magic, Jesus, The Pearl... While Earl Monroe may have earned himself more nicknames than any other player in NBA history, he has spent the last several decades insuring that fans ...

Accomplishments: Elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1990); NBA champion (1973); All-NBA First Team (1969); NBA Rookie of the Year (1968); NBA All-Rookie Team (1968); Four-time NBA ...

MOTT HAVEN, The Bronx (WABC) -- New York Knicks legends and NBA officials took part in a special groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Charter Basketball School.

Julius Randle has another reason now to hoist more 3-point attempts this season. The All-Star power forward was at the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School on Tuesday’s off-day for the Knicks ...

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 ...

Washington Wizards Owners Irene and Abe Pollin announced today that the Wizards will retire legendary Baltimore Bullet Earl Monroe’s uniform number 10. Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld and legendary ...

A new high school in New York City aims to use basketball to facilitate learning and provide a path for students to pursue careers in the business of basketball. The hope is that the charter school ...