Remembering Dwayne “Pearl“ Washington

The basketball world mourns the loss of one of its own, as Dwayne “Pearl” Washington passed away today at the age of 52. From the playgrounds of Brooklyn to a starring role at Syracuse University and an NBA stint with the Nets and Heat, Pearl Washington left his mark on the game as one of the most exciting point guards of his time. About the NBA: The NBA is the premier professional basketball league in the United States and Canada. The league is truly global, with games and programming in 215 countries a