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
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.
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.
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.
The greatest players fit with the team. They play within the team's style, rather than asking the team to change its style.
It's the person who has done nothing who is sure nothing can be done.
Everybody keeps telling me how surprised they are with what I've done. But I'm telling you honestly that it doesn't surprise me. I knew I could do it.
I'm satisfied with the way I play, but I don't evaluate my performances. I worry about what I can contribute defensively. I don't need to score. As long as we win, I don't care how many points I score.
I'm just like any person who is coaching in this league, I'm just looking for an opportunity, that's all.
Pat Riley, Dave Checketts and Ernie Grunfeld - they brought the Knicks back to the glory days. It started with Rick Pitino. We took our first step with him, making the playoffs. When Pat came in we just kicked the door open.
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.
Amare, Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups - they're virtually unstoppable.
Getting the degree meant more to me than an NCAA title, being named All-American or winning an Olympic gold medal.