Ranking the greatest New York Knicks of all time…
4. Earl Monroe
9 seasons (1971-1980)
Rings: 1
MVPs: 0
Stats with Knicks
Other Accolades with Knicks
ClutchPoints’ Tim Crean on Monroe:
“Earl Monroe is one of the best guards in NBA history and was on the 1973 Knicks championship team, although not the 1970 one.”
“The Pearl” spent nine of his 14 NBA seasons at 4 Pennsylvania Plaza. He made two All-Star teams there while averaging 19.9 points, 1.2 steals, and 4.3 assists per game.”
“More importantly, he played a classic I-95 (from Philadelphia) playground style that defined an era in both Knicks basketball and NYC culture.”
“Along with Frazier, Monroe helped form the Roll-Royce backcourt that inspired a generation of silky smooth, flashy point guards. As much as they all tried, though, none of them could hold a candle to the Knicks’ “Black Jesus.”
Bleacher Report’s Adam Friedgood on Monroe:
“Monroe was already a star in the NBA when he came over to the Knicks. He joined Walt Frazier to form one of the best backcourts in NBA history.”
“Monroe had a very unique style of play that helped him play in 57 post-season games during his nine seasons as a member of the Knicks, including their 1973 championship.”
“Monroe had a career average of 16.2 PPG while he was on the Knicks and was selected to two All-Star teams.”
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