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Did Patrick Ewing ever win a NBA championship?
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By Venesha Johnson | Associate Writer
Patrick Ewing is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. As a towering figure on the court, Ewing was known for his dominant presence, versatility, and fierce competitiveness. Beyond his playing career, he has continued to contribute to the game as a coach, inspiring future generations of athletes.
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Patrick Aloysius Ewing was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on August 5, 1962. Surprisingly he was actually a cricketer and a soccer player as a kid. He migrated to America in 1975, settling with his family in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. At Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Ewing received coaching from Mike Jarvis and John Fountain as he learned the game of basketball. He quickly became one of the finest high school players in the nation after only a few years of competition, and given his stature and athleticism, he was one of the most fearsome forces ever seen at the level. From 1979 to 1981, Ewing guided Cambridge Rindge and Latin to three straight Massachusetts Division I state titles.
In high school, he attracted a lot of attention as a player and eventually accepted a scholarship offer from Georgetown University. Ewing had a stellar collegiate career at Georgetown, where he guided the Hoyas to three appearances in an NCAA Division I national championship game and to a national championship in 1984. He also won three All-American honours and was chosen as the 1984 Division I basketball tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
Professional Career
Ewing was selected by the Knicks, as was predicted, and a 15-year partnership began. He was then given a 10-year, $32 million deal. He was chosen NBA First of the Year and selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team despite having an injury-plagued first season. He averaged 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game. Soon after, he was regarded as one of the league's top centers. Ewing had a fruitful career; he was selected as an NBA All-Star eleven times, was a member of the All-NBA First Team once, the All-NBA Second Team six times, and the NBA All-Defensive Second Team three times. He competed in the 1992 Olympic Games as a member of the original Dream Team.
He was traded by the New York Knicks to the Seattle SuperSonics in 2000. On September 18, 2002, he made his retirement announcement. He had spent one year with the Seattle SuperSonics and another with the Orlando Magic. He accepted a position as an assistant coach with the Washington Wizards following that season. Ewing averaged 21.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, and a better than 50% shooting percentage during 1,183 games over 16 seasons. With 24,815 points as of 2021, Ewing was the 23rd-highest scorer in the NBA.
1,039 games were played by Ewing for the Knicks. His jersey number 33 was retired by the team on February 28, 2003, during a sizable ceremony held at Madison Square Garden.
Career highlights and awards
- 11× NBA All-Star (1986, 1988–1997)
- All-NBA First Team (1990)
- 6× All-NBA Second Team (1988, 1989, 1991–1993, 1997)
- 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1988, 1989, 1992)
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1986)
- NBA All-Rookie Team (1986)
- NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th)
- No. 33 retired by New York Knicks
- NCAA champion (1984)
- NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1984)
- National college player of the Year (1985)
- 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1983–1985)
- 2× Big East Player of the Year (1984, 1985)
- 4× Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1982–1985)
- 3× First-team All-Big East (1983–1985)
- Second-team All-Big East (1982)
- National high school player of the Year (1981)
- McDonald's All-American (1981)
- 2× First-team Parade All-American (1980, 1981)
After retiring, he started coaching, beginning in 2003 as an assistant coach for many NBA teams. He was appointed the men's basketball team's head coach at Georgetown University in 2017. In addition to his illustrious collegiate and professional careers, he won two gold medals for the United States in the 1992 and 1984 Olympic basketball tournaments. He was also a part of the dominant "Dream Team" of NBA stars. In 1996, Ewing was selected as one of the top 50 NBA players ever, and in 2008, he was admitted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Did Patrick Ewing ever win a NBA championship?
No, he did not. While Ewing was a force on the courts and undeniably among the best players in history, he never won a championship.
Ewing appeared as himself in the 1996 film Space Jam, and he also made a brief cameo in the Marlon Wayans-starring film Senseless. In the sitcoms Spin City, Herman's Head, Mad About You, and Webster, Ewing made guest appearances as himself. His most recent roles include a 2009 Snickers commercial and a quiet cameo in The Exorcist III as the Angel of Death. Ewing and sports agent David Falk made a $3.3 million commitment to Georgetown University's John R. Thompson, Jr. Intercollegiate Athletics Center in 2014. The sum is 33, which is Ewing's number.
Patrick Ewing's remarkable journey from Jamaica to basketball stardom is a testament to his unwavering determination, skill, and leadership. From his collegiate success to his NBA career and coaching endeavours, Ewing has consistently left an ineradicable mark on the game. His dominant presence on the court, combined with his integrity and sportsmanship, have made him a legendary figure in basketball history. As the sport continues to evolve, Patrick Ewing's legacy will forever be etched in the annals of the game, inspiring generations of athletes to strive for greatness.
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- Patrick Ewing | Biography, Georgetown, & Facts. (n.d.). Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Patrick-Ewing
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