Is "PEARL" WASHINGTON A Legend In The Game? Stunted Growth
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- Today’s feature was a part of the all famous 1986 NBA draft class that’s known for its players not reaching their full potential, mainly because of a problem that tore down families in the 80s and took so many sports stars from the world too soon. Substance abuse. But Pearl Washington by all accounts was the polar opposite of the kids looking to experience the wilder side of life or be associated with the cool crowd. He’s known for his crossover move that not many had seen before him. He was drafted high in the 86 draft to one of his hometown teams, which came with tons of expectations. His potential was cut surprisingly short, as he only lasted 3 seasons in the NBA for reasons I will explain. Sadly Pearl Washington died after complications of cancer steaming from a brain tumor in 2016. He recounted that he didn't get the opportunity to play and show his full potential, also that he lost desire to play professionally. Is "Pearl" Washington a legend in the game? OUT NOW!! 🎥 🏀 ⛹️♂️ 🔥
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Where do you rank "Pearl" Washington among New York PGs?
He up there with Rod Strickland, Rafer Alston, Kenny Anderson, Mark Jackson, Booger, Steph, Pee Wee, Kenny Smith, Sebastian Telfair, among others…
Pearl was a shimmy shake God he was the 1st guard I saw dipping and double crossing before Tim Hardaway and VanExcel. Pearl was Up there,Top 12 or 15.
@@carlwallace1129 growing up in bk and playing in East New York and the brc i heard the stories since a youngin and my pops knows his brother. One of the players I wish I got to see play from that era.
Top 5 as a person from East NY
Thank you, as always JC, for providing these fun strolls down memory lane. You always tugging on my nostalgic heartstrings.
I disagree about the 3 pointer. Pearl broke into the NBA when the 3 point shot was not fully understood. While there were good 3 point shooters, it wasn't the standard yet. Look up the Washington Bullet team stats from that era. Also, Kevin Johnson was drafted in 1987-88. He averaged in the same ball park of 3 point shots as Pearl. He was starter early in his career and eventually became a 3 time All Star. I think the main difference between KJ and Pearl is that KJ ended up landing a Phoenix team that understood his game better and he was a little bit more efficient. Sometimes where you play is as important as raw talent and potential.
Agreed, whites were known as deep shooters mostly or deep sit shots.
Dan Majerle
Mark Price
Larry Bird
Chris Mullin
Great player .learned a lot from this man .ball handling and movement 💪
I agree. The NBA rarely develops it's talent. San Antonio is the best at player development and after them no one is even close.
Pearl was the best natural ball handler the gave has ever saw. He was doing hesitation dribbles, in/out crossover and killer crossover moves in the 80’s. I loved this Cat’s game. May he RIP he was truly a legend
Excellent observation on his game and what he meant to it. THE REAL shimmy shake God and the 1st player I've seen double crossing defenders with a lethal stop and go game
Pearl was awesome but I think Nate Archibald before him was as good or even a better ball handler..
Not better than Isiah -- handles, or certainly otherwise....
@@ManovSteelo Agreed...
@@ManovSteelo I agree with handles,passing and scoring defender all around Isaiah Thomas was waay better ,Pearl Washington had that double crossover Where he double dipped and a lethal in and out that clearly moved defenders out the way which was natural for Pearl that seemed a tad better then zeke .
Definitely a legend to me.. rip
I agree
I used to go to Canarsie High School in Brooklyn and he was a gym teacher. He was real cool. RIP
Teams didn't take 3 point shots like they do today. Ridiculous to make that his 1st stunt. MOST players didn't shoot for the 3 and Pearl played in college when there was no 3 point shot. the Mid range was KING in the mid 80's
Facts a 3 point shooter was a specialty that kept a few guys in the league it was all about getting to the rack
@@amancalledhawk5575 tru dat. plus it was a lot harder to get that three ball off with the maurice cheeks gary paytons and joe dumars of this world hand checking you all night. thats why i wish it was back in the game- so we can find out who can really play and who cant..
@@nubatama0789 facts
He couldn't shoot at all
Even comparing it to the home run is silly because even today MLB teams have home run specialists, NBA teams have 3pt specialists still to this day! Like Steph Curry is rare. Most superstars we think are “great” shooters aren’t that efficient like Luka, or Prime Harden, or Trae Young like you would think they are great shooters but in reality they just have the green light DESPITE not have great efficiency from 3
I tried patterning my game after him… He was the truth… Handle was crazy!
My dad was a coach in the Bronx in the 60's, 70's and 80's. He used to run a summer camp at Pace U in Manhattan. Summer of 86 he had Pearl come in as a guest counselor for a few days. During a pickup game we played a game which was basically the Stars vs the Scrubs but with the Scrubs having Washington on the team. Pearl could not shoot so it seemed like the Scrubs would get eaten alive because it was basically 4 on 5.
Not so. Washington put on an absolute clinic of ballhandling and passing. He'd command the Scrubs to keep making cuts to the basket and if he couldnt get them the ball he'd have them reset and cut again. He ran both the offense and defense on the floor like a general and just made the group of Scrubs look like stars.
The Scrubs flat out dominated the Stars in that game and it was crazy watching Pearl run that team. He just made everybody around him better.
Now I saw my dad run the same drill with guys like Rod Strickland, Kenny Smith and a bunch of other NYC point guard legends and the Star team almost always won but for one afternoon Pearl was magic.
Pearl=Syracuse… (for 80’s baby’s) u can’t say one without the other… that in itself makes him a legend. ✊🏽 #respect
Pearl Washington, a true NYC point guard!!!
I was shocked when I heard he passed away.
RIP the Pearl Washington A B Ball legend
I saw Pearl play a lot and he's one of the most electric and exciting players I've ever seen. Pearl had fans on the edge of their seats because he always seemed to be pushing the ball forward and changing directions, crossing defenders, and finishing creatively. Joh Stockton called Pearl one of the most difficult players to guard he ever faced. Pearl wasn't playing above the rim but he was strong, extremely shifty, and he could create his own shot as well as find teammates for easy scores. Pearl was also one of the players that fueled the change from more conservative ball handling rules to a new vision of crossovers going between the legs, behind the back, or just dropping a defender with his quick change of direction moves. He was a NYC playground prodigy whose game was about running, slick ball handling, getting into the paint or finishing in the mid range after faking defenders out of their jockstraps. Pearl made the game exciting and was fun to watch. RIP
seen him play in hs against Lorenzo Charles from Brooklyn Tech HS. one of most electric HS games I ever been to. Speed vs raw power. it was great
Wow! R.I.P. Lorenzo Charles 🙏🏾 and R.I.P. Dwayne "Pearl" Washington🙏🏾
We both attented JHS 263 when I saw him play I was like wow this kid is unstoppable on the court a Brownsville Legend.
I remember him from PS 332 and Seth-Low Community Center. He always had a basket ball with him.
@@ikeyike543 Yes he lived in Seth-Low
My middle school basketball coach during ball handling drills what yell out I want your ball-handling to be tight like and proceeded to list off players names and Pearl Washington was one of those names 😂
Like who the hell disliked this video man…. TH-cam is a joke! Keep grinding king, catch you next stream on Twitch! 🔥
He overstates everything, too much hyperbole. Everybody was supposed to be the greatest player of all time apparently.
Right on!!! Finally did The Pearl. Pearl had a legitimate crossover and in-and-out move not like some of the players today who are allowed to carry the ball. The rules have been stretched to allow for more scoring. I also believe his conditioning contributed to his stunted growth and who knows the tumor may have already been growing but regardless his style made him one of the most electric collegiate players ever!!!! May God bless his Soul!!!
My dad is from Syracuse and met an alcoholic Pearl Washington and sat down and had conversations with him and listened while he told his story of how he should’ve worked harder in the NBA
Very few people know the truth. The bottle ended his career.
I'd seriously like to know where you are getting this information from. I've lived in Syracuse almost all my life and never heard anything of the sort. If you can't back this up with hard facts, then I'm calling "Bull!"
Can we get John Wallace at some point. Love your content as always and Thanks for all you give us
David Thompson was another one from that era that hurt his full potential.
His biggest stunt was getting addicted to drugs. But he had a style like Dominique Wilkins.
Hurt his full potential?? The man is in the Hall Of Fame.
@@bydatjohnson5479 Facts!
Ask the Big East if he’s a Legend...
Off topic, that jersey at the 3:20 mark is sweet... and the Syracuse warm-ups in ‘86 were the best in the biz.
Thanks for this 1, I remember Pearl playing for Boys & Girls High in Bklyn, then Syracuse which was 1 of my favorite college teams back then. R.I.P. to Dwayne Washington...
He’ll yeah! This cat dominated while he was healthy. Broke ankles with his crossover before Hardaway, Iverson or anybody. This cat was electric!
Terrance Jones UK’s freshman SEC player of the Year. 6’9 south paw that came back to school to win a naty with Anthony David and Michael Kidd Gilchrist.
Coming very soon
Also caught a clothesline from hell during a game
You trying to make me mad with that name don't get me started on Terrence Jones 😂
What about Alex poythress at Uk he had so much potential 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
Congratulations, here's a cookie. Now, what does this have to do with the Pearl?
Yes Pearl is a legend! I patterned some of my game after him. He was the first guard I ever saw do a patented single hand crossover with the left.
Great observation
A beast. Best spin move ever. Swag for days. Loved him.
I remember him watching play in one legendary game in king Towers Projects. I swear the smooth and effortless way he broke down 2 man defenses was unbelievable. One play I’ll always remember was when Pearl was caught at mid court surrounded by 3 defenders. I watched thinking there’s no humanly possible way anyone can dribble out of this traffic. Pearl crossed between his legs,crossed behind his back and crossed again shaking all three. The crowd went Bananas! Many players can shake and bake but the flair Pearl did it with was like watching a masterpiece being created by the Great Classical Musicians and Artists. Facts!
@trw4war322: I was at that game 1983 right? The game was packed to the gills. He scored about 50 points? But what no one talks about is his running mate at Boys Beetle Washington had game too.
@@terrenceliburd8655 True. It was a classic. Everyone showed up early to see him there were other players who were legends in their own right but Pearl stood out in a unique way especially with that killer crossover.
Absolutely a LEGEND!!!
Great Player 👍
Anyone who could break the Georgetowns press by himself when the game was physically exausting is special. This dude had that Vibe. Tribe called Quest-relax your mind should be his theme song.
THANK YOU for this one. As a Die Hard Cuse fan he is Highly Beloved to this day. This is much appreciated.
Wow🤔 this guy totally went under my radar 😳.
I didn't know anything about this solid good underrated player.
Thank you for this video.
Salute to you 🙏
Reminds me a lot of Kenny Anderson with they way the move, dribble, and play the game. Both had the New York flair to their.
You have no idea how thankful I am that you did a video on him. This video touch close to me because he used to coach the basketball team at Canarsie High School. When I heard back then that he was THAT BIG of a deal in college I instantly was a fan. Him growing up in the part of Brooklyn that I’m From (Brownsville/East NY) is more than enough for me. Thank you so much
Damn Pearl was nice. I remember watching him ball. RIP know you were one of the greatest..
single handedly put Syracuse on the map....
He was a big part but he didn't do it single handedly. He definitely gave us showtime glitz but the other huge factor was the concurrent rise of ESPN and The Big East. Don't forget, half of the big broadcasters and staff at ESPN went to Syracuse (Newhouse). Doesn't hurt when the biggest sports network is full of people who love your school.
Yessir appreciate this one
Hey I appreciate your videos and I'm real fan, I am not sure if anyone requested a video on Jason Thompson but that's one I think would be interesting
Pearl crossover was never seen before him the GOAT! He was right handed but love to dribble with his left🦾
Do Kenny satterfield Cincinnati Charles Jones LIU Brooklyn
Robert Cole..LIU...
Dammmit Mann!!! Still remember Pearl coming to watch me play at the BRC back n the day…smh…RIP 2 the big hommee…
Reggie Williams of Georgetown was credited as the #1 prep player in 1983.
Good shit 🙌🏾 this the first player I never heard of. I’m all ears
Wrong Era for him. John Stockton Magic. Mark Price. Ron Harper. Nets where a dumpster fire back then. He didn't have veteran leadership with the New Jersey Nets
Can you do big east player if the year Walter Berry
Lloyd Daniels..
Renardo Sydney. Guy has disappeared
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R.I.P. Pearl Washington.
Cool video. I watched it reminiscing on the old Big East Conference and how dominant the conference was in the 80’s. It was a great time for basketball. Perhaps more entertaining than the NBA. And that’s saying a lot, considering I’m a Celtics fan.
I miss those days.
Peace.
What stunted Eddie Robinson growth? Back in the day I thought he was next.
There’s a video on him
All that, and more.
Potentially a Game changer.
R.I.P.
Man there was nothing like BIG EAST BASKETBALL during those days!!! RIP PEARL WASHINGTON 🙏
Pearl was a trendsetter. He was the father of the crossover that Hardaway made popular. He even credits him with it. It's sad he didn't blow up the way it was anticipated he would.
Billy Owens would be a good one too.
@ 0:05....Mark Jackson aint lying, Pearl Washington was the ish. 🏀🏀I was in high school(1982-86) when the Big East and the ACC were at their peak and Pearl was one of the best.
RIP King. You gave my high school buddies and me so much joy. We would try to emulate your stutter step and xover dribble for hours in the gym. I'm 54 years old and to this day when I have a ball in my hand in the gym I think of you, Isaiah Thomas and Larry Bird. ❤😢🙏
He worked at my school the now defunct Canarsie High School.
Always had fun playing against canarie always loved the atmosphere in that gym
Hey Bro, im from NY and what ive noticed is that alot of HS in the city are now "defunct". Is this the reason NYC Basketball is not what it used to be?
@@terrenceliburd8655 Yeah it's part of the reason. Alot of them were closed due to underperforming academically. There's some high schools in the city still making noise in the city like Jefferson and Boys& Girls. Lincoln I haven't really heard too much about but they have their history.
NBA Players are like professional wrestlers, so many die young for some reason :( He was pretty good, but there is only one Pearl!
That's why I call him Pac!
Saw him play in high school.Scored 56 on nothing but layups .It was the most incredible display of ball handling and driving to the basket I’ve ever seen.
As. A young teen in Harford CT pearl Washington vs earl Kelley uconn they used to go at classic point guard war big east baaby
Respect to a true Ledgend!
RESPECT!!
The 3 point shot did not stunt his growth no one was really shooting the 3 back then like that. It was his mental and that the competition was much greater than than anything he face and having the offense start with the big prevented him from playing free like he was use to
I’m still dejected he is not with us. Such great memories watching these guys in the 80’s. That hesitation dribble was nasty. RIP Pearl 🙏😕
Yes definitely one of the great playground players college basketball and professional his moves are still in the game today rest in peace my brother earl the pearl
Pearl was the EPITOME of a fantastic College Player!!! I don't know why but at the time his game didn't translate well to the NBA. Maybe if he had a chance to develop in Europe. Screw 3 point attempts, that wasn't the problem. At that time being a traditional PG was more than good enough, he just wasn't ready.
Definitely a legend. He's different because it seems most guys featured on stunted growth they experience growth stunts in college but Pearl Washington didn't have any growth stunts until he got to the league.
You ever did the O'Bannon Brother's? Or Tyus Edney? That UCLA Bruins team was my team!
Is Roy Tarpley next or Stanley roberts? Scottie thurmann
It's funny, Pearl played in the same backcourt as Leon Wood, talk about stunted growth, Leon may have been a bigger disappointment than Pearl.
Legend
If you can't shoot from the outside, defenses will tend to pack the middle of the floor and a penetrating guard will then have more trouble. Plus in NYC, the style of play was penetrating and dribbling to the basket almost all the time. This was a huge stunt for Pearl, RIP
I lived in Miami I remember as a kid when he was traded to Miami heat. He was in same barber shop getting a haircut and being star struck lol
Great story. Wish I could fo watched him play.
LEGEND
Great memories watching ‘Cuse games on espn way back.
That's when the Big East was the Beast!
@@buzzerbeater3350 remember big Monday
@@samfranks9468 Yes! That era had all the Big East stars. Mullin, Mark Jackson, Rony Seikaly, Ed Pickney, Willie Glass, Patrick Ewing, Reggie Williams and oh so many more!!!
@@buzzerbeater3350 and the coaches were bigger names then players. Boy do I miss the 80s college basketball
From Philly hate Nova Syracuse was my team
PEARL And ED COTA Are My All Time Two Favorite Point Guards 🏀 🏀 🏀 🏀 🏀 🏀 🏀 🏀 🏀
I seen him play a preseason game his rookie year for the New Jersey Nets at Glens Falls Civic Center in NY. I remember he had one nice dribble move for a layup, but nothing spectacular. He ran like his feet hurt and I thought he looked tired.
Rip Pearl my peace ✌ and blessings 🙏 be upon your family 👪 Pearl Washington
Great video coverage brother why didn't he go to Europe
Sports is unique in that someone can reach the highest levels of their profession and just be written off by people as a bust. It's crazy
I wonder.. if any if the people who we ask to see a video on, see our comments about them?
Big East B-ball in the 80’s was 🔥
Can we get Antonio Mcdyess or Amare Stoudamire video? Growing up, I was for sure the both of them would of had great careers in the league! What happened!?
Mcdyess would be a good one stoudamire was great injuries slowed him down
WOW i didnt know Pearl passed away damn,RIP 🕯🙏🏾🕯🙏🏾
I loved the pearl, even though i was a Georgetown fan,i loved watching bro play his handle was nuts!!!!! The Big East was🍌bananas back then in the mid 80s.
Should’ve demanded a trade. Bringing in other players and not letting me get a chance to even fail.
Well said, kiddo!
I have always wondered what happened to this guy,I remember it was Marv Albert or Dick Vitale "Said during one of his college games he could dribble the ba ll faster down the court than he could run the distance without the ball,Pearl had mad handles.Can u guys do the Keith Lee from Memphis State next?
Da Best! 🍊👏
Pearl was unreal....Ed Davender was on that Boys and Girls team with him before he went to Kentucky. I remember all this as if it were yesterday.
Pearl was unreal however you're incorrect on Ed "Bugout" Davender. He played for Alexander Hamilton H.S. before going to Kentucky
@darmel anderson No doubt I bugged out on Boys and Girls . Thanks for setting it straight.
Davender never played with Pearl, in H.S. .. Pearl finished H.S., in '83 .. Davender, was a junior at Hamilton.. Hamilton closed it's doors, and Davender proceeded to transfer. to Boys & Girls, for his senior year, while Pearl was a freshman, at Syracuse
Who is the dude with the buttery moves, silky jumper, and the Retro 95 AirMax Uptempos at the end? That is a clean gym too.
Do a video on Nick Young
Could've sworn you already did a Pearl Washington vid.
I remember he refereed a fame at Lena Park in dorchester ma back in the 90's.r.i.p.
He had a brain tumor back in 95 too. He got it removed, and then it came back 20 years later.
He's legendary Nyc finest
The Big East was one of the Best conferences in college basketball!!!
I patterned my game after him. The pervayer of the "Shake n Bake". He was ahead of his time.
The Truth Real Basketball Player.
Wow.. RIP
Damn right. Bed Stuy💯💯💯💯💯
How did your coach forget he had a star 6th man? Yall must've had 5 awesome starters lol
Pac's issue was number 3. He was like Walter Berry. Had all the talent, loved basketball but didn't love the NBA. Plus NY players from 1960-1990 had a particular challenge. They could make all the money, have all the fun, go to all the parties and stay in NY. Didn't need the NBA to live that life-lol. Players from other places, however, needed the NBA to live that life. They didn't want to go back to where they come from. So they played with a hunger Pac didn't have.
Yes
Do pj washington next MyG 💯
The best...