Patrick Ewing (Part 3)

Patrick Ewing's post-playing career saw him transition into coaching, initially serving as an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards after his retirement. However, he remained closely associated with the New York Knicks, the team where he had spent the majority of his illustrious playing career.
Ewing's contributions to the Knicks were further recognized when the team retired his jersey number 33 on February 28, 2003, in a ceremony held at Madison Square Garden, honoring his exceptional impact on the franchise.


In a symbolic moment, Ewing represented the Knicks during the NBA draft lottery in 2019, signaling his continued connection to the team and its future endeavors. Though the Knicks secured the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, the event underscored Ewing's enduring legacy within the organization and the respect he commands within the basketball community.
Beyond his achievements on the court, Ewing's coaching career and continued involvement with the Knicks exemplify his ongoing commitment to the sport and his desire to contribute to its growth and success, both as a player and as a mentor to future generations of basketball players.


Patrick Ewing's coaching career spanned various NBA teams and ultimately led him back to his alma mater, Georgetown University, where he served as the head coach of the men's basketball team.
After his retirement from playing, Ewing began his coaching journey as an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards, followed by stints with the Houston Rockets and the Orlando Magic. During his time with the Magic, Ewing experienced success, including reaching the NBA Finals in 2009.
In 2010, Ewing had the opportunity to coach his son, Patrick Ewing Jr., during the summer league with the Orlando Magic, showcasing his commitment to mentoring younger players.
Ewing later joined the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets) as an assistant coach in 2013. He briefly served as the interim head coach in 2013 due to the regular head coach's health issues.


In 2017, Ewing returned to Georgetown University as the head coach of the men's basketball team, a position he held until 2023. During his tenure, Ewing guided the team through various seasons, achieving notable successes such as leading the team to the Big East Conference tournament championship in 2021 and securing a spot in the NCAA Division I basketball tournament. However, his later seasons saw mixed results, leading to his eventual departure from the program in 2023.
Despite the challenges faced in his coaching career, Patrick Ewing's legacy as a basketball icon and his contributions to the sport continue to be recognized and celebrated by fans and the basketball community alike.


Ewing completed internships in Senator Bob Dole's office during various summers throughout his college years.
In the 1996 film Space Jam, Ewing portrayed himself, one of five NBA players whose skills were stolen. He had a brief role, again as himself, in the movie Senseless alongside Marlon Wayans.
Ewing made guest appearances as himself in several sitcoms including Spin City, Herman's Head, Mad About You, and Webster. More recently, he featured in a 2009 Snickers commercial, joking that those who consume the candy might "get dunked on by Patrick Chewing." Additionally, he made a silent appearance as the Angel of Death in The Exorcist III.
He co-authored In the Paint, a guidebook on painting for children.
In 2014, Ewing, along with sports agent David Falk, announced a $3.3 million contribution to the construction of the John R. Thompson, Jr. Intercollegiate Athletics Center at Georgetown University, a nod to Ewing's jersey number, 33.


Ewing's initial sneaker sponsorship deal was with Adidas back in 1986. However, in 1991, Next Sports secured a licensing agreement to produce shoes bearing Ewing's name in the United States through a new entity, Ewing Athletics, which remained active until 1996. Fast forward to 2012, David Goldberg and his company GPF Footwear LLC joined forces with Ewing to revive the original Ewing Athletics line, reintroducing it to the market and leveraging the prevailing retro appeal in the footwear industry.


Ewing was married to Rita Williams from 1990 to 1998 and is the father of three children, one of whom is Patrick Ewing Jr.
In July 2001, Ewing provided testimony in the federal trial of an Atlanta club owner accused of facilitating prostitution. He admitted to receiving oral favors from dancers at the club in 1996 and 1997, clarifying that he did not exchange money for these encounters and did not view them as acts of prostitution. Despite his involvement in The Gold Club incidents, Ewing faced no criminal charges.


Following NBA center Alonzo Mourning's diagnosis of a kidney ailment in 2000, Ewing pledged to donate one of his kidneys to Mourning if necessary. In 2003, Ewing underwent compatibility testing with Mourning, but it was determined that Mourning's cousin was a better match for the transplant.
Patrick Ewing Jr. transferred to Georgetown University, his father's alma mater, after spending two years at Indiana University. He donned his father's iconic jersey number, #33. Although drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft, he was later traded to the New York Knicks, the team his father once played for.

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