Let's not forget another BIGGGGG reason that Ewing wanted out of NY....the fans/media! We (fans) were all over Ewing back then. Saying he was washed up....the team would be better of without him. I remember very well. It was brutal for Ewing back then. Everyday there was an article saying how the Knicks were a better team without Ewing and he should sit and let the youngsters take over. I know Patrick was wounded by all of the criticism. Well criticism is one thing, but to say the team was better of without him was another. I could understand the criticism of him not being the player he once was. But to me that meant taking a back seat, maybe a reserved role - not exonerating him from the team as most wanted to do. I would have wanted a trade back then as well. It seemed that no one in NY wanted Ewing on the team back then. But after saying all of that, it was still up to management to make the call. I guess that didn't want to disrespect Ewing by holding on to him knowing he wanted to go but that's what I would have done. But we didn't and we are still paying for it.
I think Ewing would be an excellent guide for the youngsters. He is everything we were in the old days. A competitor, a warrior and a hard worker. He gave so much of himself to the KNICKS - on the court.

Man I remember when they raised his jersey up to the rafters - I was at the garden. It was special, and I think it went a long way towards healing the way he was treated on his way out.

I miss Pat. I dont think he is the answer, but he could teach the bigs a thing or two about how to play down low. As martin said....this team needs people who are going to help them get better, is Ewing the best man for the job? I am not sure.

Many guys are right here. Ewing asked for a trade for two reasons: H did not want to play second/third fiddle, and he wanted superstar money.

He did force it I guess, but I think it was more like a request.

So sad...he really got sh!tted on during his career here, even though he was great. A paralel is KG, never getting the supportr he deserves, except Ewing took his team much farther than KG ever did.

I think Ewing could teach curry a thing or two...like how to shoot jumpers!! Remember guys? He was a shooter, until Houston, it seemed like he was the best mid-range shooter on the team.

Nice to reminisce...

oohah

Once again...Herb Williams is an assistant coach?????? You mean to tell me that you wouldn't give Ewing a shot. He has to be better than Herb Williams?? Doc Rivers was no where near the player that Ewing was and he's doing an okay job as a head coach. I know the comparison is a little soft but I'm saying.......we could at least give Ewing a shot if nothing else.

Posted by lovespree:

Once again...Herb Williams is an assistant coach?????? You mean to tell me that you wouldn't give Ewing a shot. He has to be better than Herb Williams?? Doc Rivers was no where near the player that Ewing was and he's doing an okay job as a head coach. I know the comparison is a little soft but I'm saying.......we could at least give Ewing a shot if nothing else.

there is a ton difference between playing ability and coaching ability. Jordan was THE best player in the world but he SUCKS as a talent evaluator and GM.

Posted by buddapaw:

Come back EWING to teach the KIDS

yeah cuz he did such a great job with Yao

Assume Patrick is a Knicks assistant...
Can you imagine Marbary or let’s say Mo coming on TV and start mumbling about couches are not doing their job or other guys suck? Or quit during the game? And then they need to go back to the locker-room and see Patrick...
I don’t want to be at their place...
He will be helpful just by his presence. We need people of undeniable honor in this organization full of discredited misconducts...

I would love to see Ewing back. Working with Jeff had to have taught him alot. My only concern is that he led by his actions not by his words. I am not sure if he could communicate the knowledge and passion that he has through words.

I agree for the same reasons. As much as I loved Patrick I wouldn't bring him in as a coach. Since ha is interested in spending more time with his family maybe he will do some coaching of his son at Georgetown.

Posted by CrushAlot:

I would love to see Ewing back. Working with Jeff had to have taught him alot. My only concern is that he led by his actions not by his words. I am not sure if he could communicate the knowledge and passion that he has through words.

Posted by bigpimpin:

I don't see whats the blood clot about Ewing leaving the Rockets. Dude looked like he was stoned the whole time he was on the bench.

Maybe they found his stash.

This photoshoped pic is kinda phuched up. Someone posted this as Ewings family!
funny as hell.



If this offends you then you've iconized Ewing too much and romanced his era a bit too.

Patrick was great, but was a brooding selfish young man whom was a bit too self obsorbed and liked the money and glory, but wanted a pity party at times too.

Team? Fans? they were inconviences.