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RIP Earl "the Pearl" Washington

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by NewRoxFan, Apr 20, 2016.

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  1. NewRoxFan

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    #1 NewRoxFan, Apr 20, 2016
  2. SamFisher

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    Dwayne "Pearl" Washington, who iirc didn't do too much in the NBA


    Earl "the Pearl "was Monroe
     
    #2 SamFisher, Apr 20, 2016
  3. NewRoxFan

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    Jeez... typing Earl (one of my favorites) into the title. SMH.
     
    #3 NewRoxFan, Apr 20, 2016
  4. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    I knew who you meant and made the same mistake often.

    He was really something special to watch in college.

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    #4 B-Bob, Apr 20, 2016
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    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    What? I played basketball with him at the YMCA on Post oak for years.....he was a great guy.

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    #5 DaDakota, Apr 20, 2016
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    I remember he was the bigger name than Michael Jordan in College.

    Too bad he never made it in the pros.

    RIP "Pearl".
     
    #6 colt45nyc, Apr 20, 2016
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    He was part of the cocaine draft. There were multiple busts in that draft because of drug abuse.
     
    #7 Jturbofuel, Apr 20, 2016
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    That draft is what I call,

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    A drug bust.
     
    #8 SamFisher, Apr 20, 2016
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    Len Bias
    Chris Washburn
    William Bedford
    Roy Tarpley
    Pearl Washington

    Drugs killed all those careers and those were just the first rounders.
     
    #9 Jturbofuel, Apr 20, 2016
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