“I’m Sorry”: When Patrick Ewing Left A Heartbroken Message In 2002 After Failing To Fulfil Knicks Fans’ Dreams
Patrick Ewing, a former NBA player, is widely regarded as one of the greatest centers of all time. The 62-year-old played a dominant role in the New York Knicks’ success during the 1990s. He spent his entire professional career with the Knicks, demonstrating remarkable performances in many seasons. Despite his amazing efforts, he fell short of clinching the championship for the Knicks, which he regretted the most during his retirement.
Ewing, who last coached the Georgetown University men’s team, expressed disappointment at the time of his retirement in 2002. He apologized to the Knicks fans for not winning a single title for the team.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t help bring a championship here…I hope one day New York will have a champion.” Patrick Ewing said during his retirement in 2002.
Despite not winning the NBA title, Ewing had a remarkable career that has been widely praised by numerous NBA fans, players, and analysts.
Patrick Ewing’s Remarkable Professional Career
Ewing, who ESPN honored as the 16th greatest college basketball player of all time, played 17 seasons in the NBA, predominantly for the New York Knicks, who are reportedly trading their star player soon.
Throughout his impressive professional career, he displayed amazing skills on the court during several seasons. However, his best stats came in the 1989-90 season, when he averaged 28.6 points, 4.0 blocks, 2.2 assists, and 10.9 rebounds in 82 games.
The 62-year-old is an 11-time NBA All-Star, 6-time All-NBA Second Team member, NBA Rookie of the Year in 1986, and NCAA champion in 1984. Additionally, he won Olympic gold medals as a member of the 1984 and 1992 United States men’s Olympic basketball teams. Ewing completed his career with the Knicks, playing a record 1,039 games in the team’s uniform. He holds the distinction of being the only player to reach 1,000 games with the Knicks.
