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12 quotes by Earl Monroe

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

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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... →

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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... →

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The game of basketball is one thing, but the image of the game is another thing.

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Jamal Crawford reminds me the most of myself, the way he goes to the basket. But they need leadership.

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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... →

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

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Guys have to look up to somebody. Everybody needs to have their own role and somebody has to be the star.

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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.

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Maybe someone will step up, but they don't have anyone right now.

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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... →

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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... →

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