NBA great Earl “The Pearl” Monroe knows what it takes to win an NBA title and win one with the New York Knicks after helping them capture a championship in 1973.
In an interview at an NBA Alumni event (via USA TODAY’s Hoops Hype)Monroe said that he would like to help the Knicks recruit star players, but he’s not sure how effective his pitch would be.
Monroe talked about how special it is to play in New York City and win a championship there. He also talked about how great the fans are and how passionate they are when it comes to the game of basketball.