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 ballbasketballbounce Change image and share on social
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 artistbandblood share on social
One of my other nicknames was Thomas Edison, because I invented so many moves. Earl Monroe edisoninventmove Change image and share on social
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 backbasketballday share on social
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 baltimorecoltcross share on social
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 baseballbasketballgrow Change image and share on social
Maybe someone will step up, but they don't have anyone right now. Earl Monroe step Change image and share on social
Guys have to look up to somebody. Everybody needs to have their own role and somebody has to be the star. Earl Monroe guyrolestar Change image and share on social
The game of basketball is one thing, but the image of the game is another thing. Earl Monroe basketballgameimage Change image and share on social
Just be patient. Let the game come to you. Don't rush. Be quick, but don't hurry. Earl Monroe gamehurrypatient Change image and share on social