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Earl Monroe Retired

Guard · New York Knicks · 6'4", 195 lb · Drafted 1967
1× NBA ChampionHall of FameNew York Knicks
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In short

Earl Monroe is a retired guard best known with the New York Knicks. The Pearl; playground magic. Career averages: 18.8 points, 3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.

Scoring map · Earl’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 14%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsTop of key 3 — 14% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 13% of scoring, 13% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 7% of scoring, 6% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 6% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 314%
  • Wing 3 (R)13%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Earl Monroe is a retired Hall of Famer. The Pearl; playground magic.

He averaged 18.8 points, 3 rebounds and 3.9 assists and won 1 championship over his career.

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Career avg
18.8 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
3 rpg
career
Assists
3.9 apg
career
Titles
1× champion
New York Knicks
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Earl Monroe is a retired guard, most associated with the New York Knicks.

The Pearl; playground magic.

He retired with career averages of 18.8 points, 3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

The Pearl; playground magic.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and New York Knicks name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring77
Playmaking54
Rebounding46
Perimeter D54
Rim protection28
Spacing58
Athleticism69
Clutch58
Hall of FameNew York Knicks
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

The Pearl; playground magic.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
18.8
per game
Career RPG
3
per game
Career APG
3.9
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyThe Pearl; playground magic.
Titles1× NBA champion.

Hardware

1×
NBA Champion
4×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and New York Knicks name.

Earl Monroe's career is complete: The Pearl; playground magic.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 1× champion with the New York Knicks.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Earl Monroe's career averages?

Earl Monroe averaged 18.8 points, 3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.

Is Earl Monroe retired?

Yes — Earl Monroe is a retired guard and a Hall of Famer.