Today's post is a New York Knicks Patrick Ewing jersey. Very amped to have this in the collection. This entry will only cover his career with the New York Knicks.
This is the road style uniform worn from the mid-80's to late 90's and made by adidas. Just like all swingman jerseys, this is made with screen printed orange/white tackle twill embroidered into the blue mesh body.
Born on 5 August 1962 in Kingston, Jamaica, Patrick Ewing was drafted first overall by the New York Knicks. Throughout his first season in New York, he would earn a spot in the 1986 All-Star Game, the Rookie of the Year Award, and named to the All-Rookie Team all while averaging 20.0 PPG, 9.0 RPG, and 2.1 BPG.
His presence with the New York Knicks would be most beneficial qualifying for the playoffs almost every year including 2 NBA Finals appearances [1994, 1999]. With multiple All-Star Game selections, he was also named one of the 50 Greatest NBA Players of All Time. After his final season with the New York Knicks in 2000, he was the team's all-time leader in points with 23, 665.
Patrick Ewing officially retired in 2002. During his tenure in the NBA, he averaged 21.0 PPG, 9.8 RPG, & 2.5 BPG in a total of 1, 183 games played. He is currently the Asst. Head Coach for the Charlotte Hornets.
NBA Highlights/Achievements
NBA Rookie of the Year [1986]
11× NBA All-Star [1986, 1988–97]
All-NBA First Team [1990]
New York Knicks All-Time Leading Scorer
No. 33 retired by the New York Knicks in his honour
2x Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee [2008, 2012]
"It's the person who has done nothing who is sure nothing can be done." - Patrick Ewing
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