Patrick Ewing
Basketball player and coach, NBA All-Star

Born
August 5th, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A Jamaican-American basketball player and coach, played for the New York Knicks from 1985 to 2000, became one of the most dominant centers in the NBA during the 1990s. Ewing was selected first overall in the 1985 NBA Draft, and his career included 11 All-Star selections. After retirement, transitioned into coaching, taking roles at various colleges, including Georgetown University, where he also played collegiately. Ewing has had a significant influence on the sport through his contributions both on and off the court.
Selected first overall in the 1985 NBA Draft
Won Olympic gold medal with the USA in 1992
11-time NBA All-Star
Hall of Fame inductee in 2008
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