Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Earl the Pearl Monroe: originator of the spin move

If you lived in New York or Philadelphia during the 1970s, you HAD to learn Earl Monroe's move. Yes, Kyrie does it now. Kobe was a master, too. But back then, it was a fundamental MUST if you planned to play one-on-one against anyone else and win. Earl could move THROUGH an opponent's body, it seemed--or at least, that's what it looked like.

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