Patrick Ewing Jr.

Basketball player with NBA career

Patrick Ewing Jr. - Basketball player with NBA career
Born

May 20th, 1984
40 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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