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
People think that just because you're a center, you're not as smart as the guards or the smaller guys.
I've been to the Hall of Fame many times, in grade school and high school. I had field trips to the Hall of Fame and taking tours of it. I just never thought about that one day I possibly might be in it. I think it'd be great.
Everybody always thinks the grass is always greener.
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.
Most of the fans will still be Knick fans.
New York is a passionate city. They want a winner. They deserve a winner. I think we did an outstanding job of bringing it back.
Too much negotiating and not enough work on the court - that's what happened to me during the lockout. Too much talking and not enough training. I couldn't put in my usual offseason work routine. I think that all caught up to me, with my Achilles problems.
Umm - it was - you know - umm - a good game. You know.
Whenever my body heals and the pain and all the swelling goes away is when I'll be ready.
We feel that we are fighting for our lives and our livelihoods.
I'm sure at some point I will get back into coaching, but right now I need to focus completely on my kids.
I'm just like any person who is coaching in this league, I'm just looking for an opportunity, that's all.
Winning a ring is everybody's goal, whether you're a player or a coach.
This means a lot. I'm being recognized for all the blood, sweat and tears I put into a 17-year career.