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EARLMONROE

NEW YORK KNICKS

Earl Monroe — 1× NBA CHAMPION, 4× ALL-STAR.

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Earl Monroe
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
1×NBA CHAMPION
4×ALL-STAR
Notable Games
56pts56-Point Game
regular season · FEB 13, 1968 vs BAL
BORN
November 21, 1944
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
HEIGHT
6'3
190 cm
WEIGHT
185lb
83 kg
DRAFT
1967, R1, 2nd
Baltimore Bullets
NBA CAREER
1967–1979
15 seasons
01Biography

Full biography of Earl Monroe — NBA career timeline, legacy, and impact on basketball history.

Career story, milestones, and place among the all-time greats.

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02Quick Facts

Key facts about Earl Monroe — birth date, physical profile, draft class, and career span at a glance.

Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.

Full Name
Earl Monroe
High School
John Bartram in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Position
SG, PG
Shoots
Right
Former Name
Never changed
Years Active
1967–1979
03Career at a glance

Earl Monroe career statistics summary — games played, scoring, rebounding, and efficiency in one view.

Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.

15
Seasons
926
Games
18.8
Points Per Game
3
Rebounds Per Game
3.9
Assists Per Game
46.4%
Field Goal %
80.7%
Free Throw %
1
Championships
04Awards & Honors

Awards and honors earned by Earl Monroe — championships, MVPs, All-Star selections, and Hall of Fame recognition.

Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.

1973 NBA CHAMP
4x
ALL STAR
1968-69 ALL-NBA
1967-68 ALL-ROOKIE
1967-68 All-Rookie
HALL OF FAME · 1990
NBA 75TH ANNIV. TEAM
NBA 75th Anniv. Team
1967-68 ROY
1967-68 ROY
1967-68 MBWA NBA ROY
1967-68 MBWA NBA ROY
+FAQCommon questions

Frequently asked questions about Earl Monroe — NBA rings, MVP awards, height, and current team.

Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.

Earl Monroe has won 1 NBA championship ring. Years: 1973.

05Career Scoring Average "Season"

06Career Highs

Single-game career highs for Earl Monroe — best performances in points, rebounds, assists, and more.

Personal records with dates and opponents.

56pts
PTS
FEB 13, 1968
vs BAL
17reb
REB
JAN 6, 1968
vs BAL
13ast
AST
OCT 29, 1968
vs MIL
5stl
STL
OCT 25, 1975
vs NYK
3blk
BLK
DEC 16, 1977
vs MIL
33.2gmsc
GmSc
MAR 24, 1979
vs NYK
07Playoffs Career

Earl Monroe playoff career averages — postseason points, rebounds, assists, and total games played.

Postseason production across every playoff run.

17.9
PTS
3.2
REB
3.2
AST
43.9%
FG%
79.1%
FT%
82
Games
08Advanced Metrics

Advanced metrics for Earl Monroe — player efficiency, win shares, and overall impact indicators.

Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.

PER
TS%
WS
BPM
VORP
09All-Star Games

Earl Monroe All-Star Game statistics — appearances, minutes, and showcase performance totals.

Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.

4
Selections
10
PPG
3
RPG
2.8
APG
10Transactions
BALTIMORE BULLETS→2TM→BALTIMORE BULLETS→

Earl Monroe NBA transactions timeline — trades, signings, and team changes throughout the career.

Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.

15 seasons · 4 teams
BALTIMORE BULLETS2TM BALTIMORE BULLETSNEW YORK KNICKS
19671971197119711979
1967
Drafted 2nd overall — Baltimore Bullets
1971
Traded: Baltimore Bullets → New York Knicks
12Filmography

Acting film credits featuring Earl Monroe — movies and on-screen basketball roles.

Theatrical releases and documentary appearances.

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Uncle Drew
2018
13Similar Players

Compare Earl Monroe to other NBA legends — statistical match by position, peak seasons, and career arc.

All-time peers with the closest playing profile.