Patrick Ewing is the Greatest NY Knicks Player Ever

Patrick Ewing was the top selection of the 1985 NBA Draft after an outstanding college career in Georgetown, the Knicks selected him first as the clear-cut top prospect during the first year the NBA had a lottery decide who would receive the first pick. In his rookie season, Ewing started in 50 games and averaged 20 points per game, which led him to his first of 11 All-Star games and to Rookie of the Year.

The Knicks anchor made the All-Star game in 11 out of his first 12 years in the league, including 10 years in a row. During his 15 years with the Knicks, Ewing also made seven All-NBA teams, three All-defense squads, as well as making the Hall of Fame during his first year of eligibility after he retired.

INTERESTING FACTS

HOF resume: 11x All-Star, 1990 All-NBA 1st Team, 6x 2nd Team, 3x All-Defense 2nd Team, 1986 ROY, #33 retired by Knicks
Knicks records: Career PTS (23,665), FGM (9,260), GP (1,039), MIN (37,586), REB (10,759), STL (1,061)
Knicks records: BLK (2,758) & BPG (2.7), Season PTS (2,347), FGM (922), BLK (327) & BPG (4.0)
Most career PTS in Knicks history: 1. Ewing (23,665) 2. Walt Frazier (14,617) 3. Willis Reed (12,183)
Most BLK in 1 Knicks season: 1. ’89-90 Ewing (327), 2. ’88-89 Ewing (281), 3. ’90-91 Ewing (258), T4. ’88/’92 Ewing (245)

CEMENTED LEGACY

PATRICK EWING IS THE GREATEST NEW YORK KNICKS PLAYER OF ALL-TIME

With multiple franchise records (career PTS, REB, FGM, GP, etc), Patrick Ewing is easily the greatest player in Knicks history. He led New York to two NBA Finals and would have made it and won much more if it weren’t for Michael Jordan and the Bulls who eliminated the Knicks five times during their dynasty. During his career, Ewing was consistently in the top 10 of PTS, REB, and BLK despite playing in one of the most talented eras in NBA history. He led NYK to continued success and has the records to prove it.

BEST HIGHLIGHTS

1 of the best post scorers ever

Patrick Ewing's HOF resume:
- 11x All Star
- 1990 All-NBA 1st Team, 6x 2nd Team
- 3x All-Defense 2nd Team
- 1986 ROY & All-Rookie Team
- #33 retired by #Knicks
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Patrick Ewing’s best plays

Most career PTS in #Knicks history:
1. Patrick Ewing (23,665)
2. Walt Frazier (14,617)
3. Willis Reed (12,183)
4. Allan Houston (11,165)
5. Carl Braun (10,449)
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Ewing was a blocking machine

Most BLK during 1 season in #Knicks history:
1. 1989-90 Patrick Ewing (327)
2. 1988-89 Patrick Ewing (281)
3. 1990-91 Patrick Ewing (258)
T4. 1987-88 & 1991-92 Patrick Ewing (245)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 5, 2021