Patrick Ewing
Patrick Ewing
Patrick Aloysius Ewingis a Jamaican-American retired Hall of Fame basketball player. He played most of his career with the NBA's New York Knicks as their starting center and played briefly with the Seattle SuperSonics and Orlando Magic. He is currently the associate head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, working under Steve Clifford...
NationalityJamaican
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth5 August 1962
CityKingston, Jamaica
CountryJamaica
It's the person who has done nothing who is sure nothing can be done.
The greatest players fit with the team. They play within the team's style, rather than asking the team to change its style.
People complain that pro athletes make a lot of money; but what they don't understand is that we need a lot of money because we spend a lot of money.
I think the people here in New York appreciated what I brought to the table, and they showed it when I retired by the way they came out and supported me, and it meant a lot to me. It made me feel like I am a part of this city, and I will remain a part of this city.