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EWING'S UPSET OVER NO COACHING CALL
By MARC BERMAN

May 28, 2008 --

ORLANDO - Patrick Ewing has a beef with Knicks New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh - because he didn't get a phone call during the Knicks' head-coaching search.

Ewing, an Orlando assistant coach, attended opening night of the NBA's pre-draft camp - his son, Patrick Ewing Jr. of Georgetown is slated as a late first-round, early second-round pick. If he chooses, Ewing will get a chance to talk it out with Walsh, who arrives tomorrow. Ewing joked the media should set up the pow-wow.

"There's nobody who is an assistant coach who doesn't want to be a head coach," said Ewing, who has been an assistant for five seasons and is credited with lifting center Dwight Howard to the next level. "Unless you've already been a head coach and you're older and you're just putting in hours until you retire. I'm young. I'd definitely want to be a head coach one day. And I'm disappointed I didn't get a call, yeah.

"I think I'm an up and coming coach. I think I'm going to be a good head coach one day. Even if I don't get the job, I felt I deserved at least to get an interview."

Mike D'Antoni mentioned he'd consider Ewing for an assistant's position, but sources said he was being diplomatic when put on the spot.

"When I get a call, I can answer that question," said Ewing. "Nobody's called me. I still consider myself a Knick. I still want them to do well. I wish Mike all the best in the world. I hope he starts the turnaround process."

Ewings a up and coming coach? Says who?

Ewing's bitching and self proclamation is enough to say no!

I don't have anything against his play as a Knick. That has nothing to do with it.

I just have a problem with people who cry out loud, when they think they didn't get a chance. Tough luck I say! If they don't call you, then they don't call you.

Personally, I don't think we'd be missing too much with this guy. I mean Howard and Yao clearly don't need too much help as it is.

And if Ewing is such a lifter of talent, then why isn't anyone knocking down the door to get him? He's showing impatience. And if he was a lifter of talent, then how come he didn't raise all other big men, he's worked with, to another level.

I think I have a legit point. I don't like babies and when I see one, I run away.

Good point. Herb never complains.

[Edited by - 4949 on 05-28-2008 7:55 PM]

Bill Cartwright.

I base class on different kinds of things. And Ewing, to me, is not a class act off the court. I can see that you want him in NY and that's cool.

But can you sell him to us, other than alleged turning Howard and Yao into major stars? These two already had obvious tools for him to work with. I don't see any tools that curry and zbo bring with them. I'm just not convinced of this said power. I just feel we need more proof than that.

Mind you, I have nothing against his play on the court for us, he was great for us and showed a lot of pride. He did his best for us. But that's all separate to wanting to be coach. It's a different story.

Posted by 4949:

I base class on different kinds of things. And Ewing, to me, is not a class act off the court. I can see that you want him in NY and that's cool.

But can you sell him to us, other than alleged turning Howard and Yao into major stars? These two already had obvious tools for him to work with. I don't see any tools that curry and zbo bring with them. I'm just not convinced of this said power. I just feel we need more proof than that.

Mind you, I have nothing against his play on the court for us, he was great for us and showed a lot of pride. He did his best for us. But that's all separate to wanting to be coach. It's a different story.

don't get me mistaken, i'm not saying Ewing's a class act as much as i'm saying i don't consider him expressing his desire to coach in NY as complaining.

as for his coaching ability, i'd be open to giving him a try... Mark Aquirre is an Isiah guy, & Herb hasn't done much to develop these guys from what i've seen... IMO this team could use a guy to come in & show these guys what it means to put on that uniform & represent this city w/some pride... it's not like any of our players are stepping up to do it.

[Edited by - TMS on 05-28-2008 5:48 PM]

ewing will not be part of the knicks next season.

I think Ewing is at least as valuable as Herb on the bench. I do not think you have both of those guys as your assistants.

And if you wanted to take it a step further, his decsion to force a trade has left the franchise in a ridiclous mess since, so as doe-land hardly ever forgets this may just be a pesonal issue.

I'd love to get Ewing back here-he is my favorite Knick of all time. But he seems a little whiny to me in this situation.

Ewing really has only been doing the assistant thing for a few years. He seems to be acting just a little too conceited at this point.

BTW, If I was Orlando, I'd be pissed.