1973 NBA Finals Champions New York Knicks Earl Monroe Jersey

Earl was one of the first playground legends. His first nickname was Thomas Edison because he invented so many moves. During his college career he averaged 41’5 ppg his senior year for the Winston-Salem State. Months later his talent shocked the NBA since his rookie season but he had humility to assume a new role in the Knicks. So when we talk about Earl Monroe we’re talking about a true legend. In my opinion Earl started the transformation of basketball in more than a game and Julius completed it.

Monroe was also known as “Black Jesus”. The movie “He Got Game” paid him tribute as the all-time favorite basketball player of Jake Shuttlesworth.