Earl Monroe of Winston-Salem State in 1967, the year he averaged 41.5 points per game before going on to a stellar NBA career. The News & Observer file photo Earl “The Pearl” Monroe turned 80 Thursday ...

NBA great Earl Monroe had a couple of nicknames during his playing days. One was "Black Jesus." The other was "The Pearl." He could do things with the ball that were considered mythical. Its no wonder ...

Nicknames are often criticized in today's NBA. Fans say they are too basic. Anthony Davis is AD. Kevin Garnett was KG. It's gotten to the point nickname aren't even as important. Time was, they were ...

"It is imperative that we at CBS Sports, and as an industry, work towards a more diverse and inclusive landscape," said Harold Bryant, Executive Producer and Executive Vice President, CBS Sports said ...

Take a look at two good plays from KAT and Brunson (from this season) + two good plays from Walt Frazier and Earl Monroe (from the 1974-75 season and All-Star game). Stat: Jalen Brunson and ...