Earl Monroe Quotes

United States, Basketball Player
November 21, 1944

Vernon Earl Monroe (born November 21, 1944) is an American retired professional basketball player. He played for two teams, the Baltimore Bullets and the New York Knicks, during his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Both teams have retired Monroe's number. Due to his on-court success and flashy style-of-play, Monroe was given the nickname Earl "Black Jesus " - but to a legion of 60’s and 70’s basketball fans, he was simply “Earl the Pearl”.

Just be patient. Let the game come to you. Don't rush. Be quick, but don't hurry.

Earl Monroe
- Game
- Sports
- Be Patient
The game of basketball is one thing, but the image of the game is another thing.

Earl Monroe
- Game
- Basketball
- Image

One of my other nicknames was Thomas Edison, because I invented so many moves.

Earl Monroe
- Many
- Other
- Edison
I think that any time you're able to get a guy like Carmelo Anthony to be on your team, you're going to be a step up.

Earl Monroe
- Up
- Time
- Guy
Maybe someone will step up, but they don't have anyone right now.

Earl Monroe
- Up
- Right
- Now
I have been involved in music since 1972 when I started managing two artists from The Jimi Hendrix Band. My family has been involved in music for years, so it's kind of in my blood. I just wish I could sing!

Earl Monroe
- Music
- Family
- Wish
When people ask me what I miss most about the game, it's being in the locker room and getting to know the guys. Back in those days, we had roommates. We had to talk basketball and that was a great way to understand the game itself and form those lasting relationships.

Earl Monroe
- People
- Great
- Game
Jamal Crawford reminds me the most of myself, the way he goes to the basket. But they need leadership.

Earl Monroe
- Way
- Leadership
- Reminds

I started playing baseball and soccer. Those were my sports on the streets and in school when I was growing up. I didn't even start playing basketball until I was 14.

Earl Monroe
- Up
- School
- Growing
Basketball for me has always been a matter of rhythm - what you do bouncing the ball, how you bounce the ball, how you run, how you receive the ball to be in rhythm.

Earl Monroe
- Me
- Basketball
- Run
Baltimore was like a small town when I got there - the Colts, the Orioles, guys like Frank Robinson, we all knew and respected each other. Everyone would cross paths at one point at Lenny Moore's Sportsman's Lounge, trading stories and having some fun.

Earl Monroe
- Fun
- Small
- Paths
Guys have to look up to somebody. Everybody needs to have their own role and somebody has to be the star.

Earl Monroe
- Up
- Star
- Look