Career Timeline of Patrick Ewing: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Patrick Ewing, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Patrick Ewing is a Jamaican-American former professional basketball player and current basketball ambassador for the New York Knicks. As one of basketball's greatest centers, Ewing spent the majority of his career with the Knicks, leading them to prominence in the 1990s. He also had brief periods with the Seattle SuperSonics and Orlando Magic before retiring.
1985: Drafted by New York Knicks
In 1985, Patrick Ewing was drafted by the New York Knicks.
1994: NBA Finals Appearance
In 1994, Patrick Ewing and the New York Knicks appeared in the NBA Finals.
1994: NBA Finals Appearance and Block Record
In 1994, Patrick Ewing led the Knicks to the NBA Finals and set a record for most blocked shots in a Finals series with 30.
1999: Second NBA Finals Appearance
In 1999, Patrick Ewing and the New York Knicks made another appearance in the NBA Finals.
1999: Ewing reached 22,000 points and 10,000 rebounds
In 1999, Patrick Ewing became the 10th player in NBA history to record 22,000 points and 10,000 rebounds.
1999: Knicks finished as third seed in the East
In 1999, the Knicks finished the season as the third seed in the Eastern Conference.
2000: Ewing requested and was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics
In 2000, Patrick Ewing requested a trade from the New York Knicks and was subsequently traded to the Seattle SuperSonics in a four-team deal.
2002: Ewing became an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards
In 2002, Patrick Ewing served as an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards.
2003: Ewing continued as assistant coach with the Houston Rockets
From 2003, Patrick Ewing worked as an assistant coach with the Houston Rockets.
2003: Knicks Retire Ewing's Number
In 2003, the New York Knicks retired Patrick Ewing's number 33.
2006: Ewing resigned from the Houston Rockets
In 2006, Patrick Ewing resigned from his position as an assistant coach with the Houston Rockets.
July 3, 2007: Ewing hired as assistant coach for Orlando Magic
On July 3, 2007, Patrick Ewing was hired as one of four assistants to serve under the Orlando Magic's head coach Stan Van Gundy.
November 8, 2013: Ewing became interim head coach for the Bobcats
On November 8, 2013, Patrick Ewing became the interim head coach for the Charlotte Bobcats after Steve Clifford had heart surgery, losing his first game against the Knicks.
2014: Ewing donated to Georgetown University
In 2014, Patrick Ewing and David Falk donated $3.3 million to the John R. Thompson, Jr. Intercollegiate Athletics Center at Georgetown University.
April 3, 2017: Ewing hired as head coach of Georgetown Hoyas
On April 3, 2017, Patrick Ewing was hired as the head coach of the Georgetown Hoyas, his former college team.
2019: Georgetown awarded bid in National Invitation Tournament
In Patrick Ewing's second season, Georgetown was awarded a bid in the 2019 National Invitation Tournament.
2021: Ewing led Hoyas to Big East Conference tournament championship
In 2021, Patrick Ewing led the Georgetown Hoyas to the Big East Conference tournament championship, qualifying for the NCAA Division I basketball tournament.
March 9, 2023: Ewing was fired as coach of Georgetown Hoyas
On March 9, 2023, Patrick Ewing was fired as the coach of the Georgetown Hoyas.
October 2024: Ewing rejoined the Knicks as a basketball ambassador
In October 2024, it was announced that Patrick Ewing would rejoin the New York Knicks as a basketball ambassador.
