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Patrick Ewing Quotes

Although Patrick Ewing is known for his New York Knicks career, many people forget he also played very briefly for the Seattle SuperSonics and Orlando Magic.

Ewing is also the cause of the NBA Draft Lottery. He was such a hot prospect in 1985 and the NBA didn’t want teams losing on purpose in order to get the 1st pick.

So the league instituted the lottery, which gave each of the 7 teams not in the playoffs an equal chance of securing the first overall pick.

Even though Patrick Ewing never won a championship, he was an eleven time NBA All-Star, was named to the All-NBA First Team once, to the All-NBA Second Team six times, and to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team three times.

His number 33 was also retired by the New York Knicks on February 28, 2003.

Therefore, as part of our Superhero Basketball Quotes Series, we bring you “Patrick Ewing Quotes”.

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Patrick Ewing Quotes

  • “I think the people here in New York appreciated what I brought to the table, and they showed it when I retired by the way they came out and supported me, and it meant a lot to me. It made me feel like I am a part of this city, and I will remain a part of this city.”
  • “We might make a lot of money but, we also spend a lot of money.”
  • “Umm – it was – you know – umm – a good game. You know.”
  • “Everybody keeps telling me how surprised they are with what I’ve done. But I’m telling you honestly that it doesn’t surprise me. I knew I could do it.”
  • “Whenever my body heals and the pain and all the swelling goes away is when I’ll be ready.”
  • “We feel that we are fighting for our lives and our livelihoods.”
  • “I positively, positively, positively want to play. I’ve got everything else so why not a gold medal? I want to play.”