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 ...

Nicknames are often criticized in today's NBA. Fans say they are too basic. Anthony Davis is AD. Kevin Garnett was KG. It's gotten to the point nickname aren't even as important. Time was, they were ...

NBA great Earl Monroe had a couple of nicknames during his playing days. One was "Black Jesus." The other was "The Pearl." He could do things with the ball that were considered mythical. Its no wonder ...

The country’s first hoops-themed school is already a slam dunk for students, officials said. The Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball Charter School — named after NBA Hall of Famer and Knicks ...

It’s not everyday that a living NBA legend calls, but Earl “The Pearl” Monroe returned a phone call on Friday morning. I find it kind of funny that Monroe can return a phone call but certain football ...

Earl Monroe of Winston-Salem State in 1967, the year he averaged 41.5 points per game before going on to a stellar NBA career. The News & Observer file photo Earl “The Pearl” Monroe turned 80 Thursday ...

When asked if it’s true that he had a tryout at N.C. Central and wasn’t taken onto the team, Earl “The Pearl” Monroe smiles and shakes his head. “They’ve got so many stories of me, I’ve been to every ...