I started playing baseball and soccer. Those were my sports on the streets and in school when I was growing up. I didn't even start playing basketbal…

- Earl Monroe

Guys have to look up to somebody. Everybody needs to have their own role and somebody has to be the star.

- Earl Monroe

Basketball for me has always been a matter of rhythm - what you do bouncing the ball, how you bounce the ball, how you run, how you receive the ball …

- Earl Monroe

Jamal Crawford reminds me the most of myself, the way he goes to the basket. But they need leadership.

- Earl Monroe

Play the game with a smile.

- Earl Monroe

Sport is the only profession I know of that when you retire you have to go to work.

- Earl Monroe

When people ask me what I miss most about the game, it's being in the locker room and getting to know the guys. Back in those days, we had roommates.…

- Earl Monroe

The game of basketball is one thing, but the image of the game is another thing.

- Earl Monroe

I think that any time you're able to get a guy like Carmelo Anthony to be on your team, you're going to be a step up.

- Earl Monroe