'Pearl' has been jewel of Bullets and Knicks

0 Comments | USA TODAY, November, 2007 | by Roscoe Nance

Hall of Famer Earl Monroe is a busy man these days. He is a national spokesman for Flomax in its campaign to promote awareness of prostate problems. He is also an analyst on New York Knicks radio broadcasts and CEO of Reverse Spin Records. On Saturday, the Washington Wizards will retire the No.10 jersey Monroe wore when the franchise was known as the Baltimore Bullets. Monroe played four years with the Bullets and averaged 23.7 points and 4.6 assists. Monroe will join a select group of NBA players whose numbers have been retired by multiple franchises. The Knicks also retired his No.15.

The Knicks, appealing an $11million judgment in a sexual harassment lawsuit, were 4-9 after beating the Utah Jazz on Monday, their second win in a row. Fans have been chanting for the...