Patrick Ewing Jr.
Basketball player with NBA career
Born
May 20th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at Georgetown University. Entered the NBA and played for several teams, including the New York Knicks and the Sacramento Kings. Also played internationally, contributing to various teams in professional leagues abroad. Achieved a notable college basketball record and participated in significant tournament play during collegiate career.
Played for New York Knicks in NBA
Competed with Sacramento Kings
Played college basketball at Georgetown University
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