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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
Ewing was chosen as the 43rd overall pick in the [[2008 NBA draft]] by the [[Sacramento Kings]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/kings/news/three_kings_introduced.html Three Kings Draftees Introduced]</ref> Soon afterwards, he signed a contract with the Kings.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings_sign_singletary_ewing.html Kings Sign Sean Singletary and Patrick Ewing Jr.]</ref> He was later traded to the [[Houston Rockets]] in a five-player deal that brought [[Ron Artest]] to the Rockets.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/Itrsquos_official_Ron_Artes-280197-34.html It's official: Rockets acquire Ron Artest in blockbuster trade]</ref> On August 29, 2008, Ewing followed his father's footsteps once again when he was traded to the [[New York Knicks]] in exchange for the rights of former first round pick [[Frédéric Weis]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/ewing_080829_trade.html Knicks Trade for Patrick Ewing Jr.]</ref>
Ewing was chosen as the 43rd overall pick in the [[2008 NBA draft]] by the [[Sacramento Kings]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/kings/news/three_kings_introduced.html|title=Three Kings Draftees Introduced|website=www.nba.com}}</ref> Soon afterwards, he signed a contract with the Kings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings_sign_singletary_ewing.html|title=Kings Sign Sean Singletary and Patrick Ewing Jr.}}</ref> He was later traded to the [[Houston Rockets]] in a five-player deal that brought [[Ron Artest]] to the Rockets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/Itrsquos_official_Ron_Artes-280197-34.html|title=It's official: Rockets acquire Ron Artest in blockbuster trade}}</ref> On August 29, 2008, Ewing followed his father's footsteps once again when he was traded to the [[New York Knicks]] in exchange for the rights of former first round pick [[Frédéric Weis]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/ewing_080829_trade.html|title=Knicks Trade for Patrick Ewing Jr.}}</ref>


After some initial speculation that he would wear his father's retired number 33, Ewing took number 6 in honor of his favorite player, [[Bill Russell]], which was also his father's number in his final season in the NBA with the [[Orlando Magic]] and on the [[1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team|1992 Olympic national team]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/ewingjrnumbersix.html Patrick Ewing Jr. To Wear No. 6]</ref>
After some initial speculation that he would wear his father's retired number 33, Ewing took number 6 in honor of his favorite player, [[Bill Russell]], which was also his father's number in his final season in the NBA with the [[Orlando Magic]] and on the [[1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team|1992 Olympic national team]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/knicks/news|title=News & Media|date=October 19, 2023|website=www.nba.com}}</ref>


Ewing played in two Knicks pre-season games prior to making his New York debut in the Knicks' final pre-season game on October 24, 2008. Ewing entered the game in the fourth quarter to a thunderous ovation by the [[Madison Square Garden]] crowd. Ewing helped fuel the Knicks' late rally, where the Knicks would come back from a 21-point deficit. Ewing had two dunks, a three-pointer, a steal and a blocked shot. He had seven fourth quarter points. In total, he played three pre-season games for the Knicks, averaging 8.1 minutes, 3.7 points and 1.7 rebounds. On October 27, 2008, Ewing was waived by the Knicks in order to get the roster down to the maximum of 15 players for the start of the [[2008–09 NBA season|2008–09 season]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/ewingjrwaived081027.html Knicks Waive Patrick Ewing Jr.]</ref>
Ewing played in two Knicks pre-season games prior to making his New York debut in the Knicks' final pre-season game on October 24, 2008. Ewing entered the game in the fourth quarter to a thunderous ovation by the [[Madison Square Garden]] crowd. Ewing helped fuel the Knicks' late rally, where the Knicks would come back from a 21-point deficit. Ewing had two dunks, a three-pointer, a steal and a blocked shot. He had seven fourth quarter points. In total, he played three pre-season games for the Knicks, averaging 8.1 minutes, 3.7 points and 1.7 rebounds. On October 27, 2008, Ewing was waived by the Knicks in order to get the roster down to the maximum of 15 players for the start of the [[2008–09 NBA season|2008–09 season]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/ewingjrwaived081027.html|title=Knicks Waive Patrick Ewing Jr.}}</ref>


Ewing was signed by Knicks' [[NBA Development League|D-League]] affiliate, the [[Reno Bighorns]], on December 15, 2008.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/reno/ewing_081115.html Ewing Jr. would continue to wear the number 33 jersey going into his Reno career. Reno Bighorns Acquire Patrick Ewing Jr.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107122600/http://www.nba.com/dleague/reno/ewing_081115.html |date=2014-01-07 }}</ref> On the day he signed, Ewing made his D-League debut against [[Utah Flash]], recording 15 points.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/games/20081215/RENUTA/recap.html Grant Leads Flash to Win in First Start]</ref> After his first 30 games with the Bighorns, Ewing averaged 16.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks per game with an efficiency rating of +20.00.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/playerfile/career.jsp?player=patrick_ewing-jr NBA Player Profile] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115123935/http://www.nba.com/dleague/playerfile/career.jsp?player=patrick_ewing-jr |date=2009-01-15 }}</ref> On March 16, 2009, the Reno Bighorns waived Ewing after he reportedly suffered a Grade 1 MCL (medial collateral ligament) sprain.{{citation needed|date=January 2023}}
Ewing was signed by Knicks' [[NBA Development League|D-League]] affiliate, the [[Reno Bighorns]], on December 15, 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/reno/ewing_081115.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107122600/http://www.nba.com/dleague/reno/ewing_081115.html|deadurl=y|title=Ewing Jr. would continue to wear the number 33 jersey going into his Reno career. Reno Bighorns Acquire Patrick Ewing Jr.|archivedate=January 7, 2014}}</ref> On the day he signed, Ewing made his D-League debut against [[Utah Flash]], recording 15 points.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/games/20081215/RENUTA/recap.html|title=Grant Leads Flash to Win in First Start}}</ref> After his first 30 games with the Bighorns, Ewing averaged 16.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks per game with an efficiency rating of +20.00.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/playerfile/career.jsp?player=patrick_ewing-jr|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115123935/http://www.nba.com/dleague/playerfile/career.jsp?player=patrick_ewing-jr|deadurl=y|title=NBA Player Profile|archivedate=January 15, 2009}}</ref> On March 16, 2009, the Reno Bighorns waived Ewing after he reportedly suffered a Grade 1 MCL (medial collateral ligament) sprain.{{citation needed|date=January 2023}}


Ewing was named to the New York Knicks roster for the 2009 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, but was unable to participate due to injury.
Ewing was named to the New York Knicks roster for the 2009 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, but was unable to participate due to injury.


Ewing played for the [[Orlando Magic]] in the [[2010 NBA Summer League]] in Orlando,<ref>[http://www.nba.com/magic/news/sl_roster_breakdown_2010.html 2010 Orlando Magic Summer League Roster Breakdown]</ref> as well as for the Knicks in Las Vegas. On August 27, 2010, Ewing signed with the Knicks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Knicks sign Ewing Jr. to free-agent contract|url=http://www.nba.com/2010/news/08/27/patrick-ewing-jr-knicks.ap/index.html|access-date=September 4, 2014|publisher=NBA|date=August 27, 2010}}</ref> However, he was once again waived at the end of training camp.<ref>{{cite news|title=Knicks waive Ewing, exercise options on three players|url=http://www.nba.com/2010/news/10/24/knicks_ewing_junior.ap/index.html|access-date=September 4, 2014|publisher=NBA|date=October 25, 2010}}</ref> He was then re-acquired by the [[Reno Bighorns]] of the NBA D-League.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/reno/trainingcamp1.html Bighorns Announce First Round of Training Camp Invitees]</ref> On January 25, 2011, he was traded to the [[Sioux Falls Skyforce]] for [[Danny Green (basketball)|Danny Green]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/reno/bighorns_trade_ewing_jr_for__2011_01_25.html Bighorns Trade Ewing Jr. for UNC Alum Danny Green]</ref> On March 26, the [[New Orleans Hornets]] signed Ewing to a 10-day contract following the injury of [[David West (basketball)|David West]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Hornets Sign Patrick Ewing Jr. to a 10-Day Contract|url=http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/hornets_sign_patrick_ewing_jr_2011_03_27.html|access-date=September 4, 2014|publisher=NBA|date=March 26, 2011}}</ref> On April 5, he was signed for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hornets Sign Patrick Ewing Jr. for Remainder of 2010-11 Season|url=http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/hornets_sign_patrick_ewing_jr_2011_04_05.html|access-date=September 4, 2014|publisher=NBA|date=April 5, 2011}}</ref>
Ewing played for the [[Orlando Magic]] in the [[2010 NBA Summer League]] in Orlando,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/magic/news/sl_roster_breakdown_2010.html|title=2010 Orlando Magic Summer League Roster Breakdown|website=www.nba.com}}</ref> as well as for the Knicks in Las Vegas. On August 27, 2010, Ewing signed with the Knicks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Knicks sign Ewing Jr. to free-agent contract|url=http://www.nba.com/2010/news/08/27/patrick-ewing-jr-knicks.ap/index.html|access-date=September 4, 2014|publisher=NBA|date=August 27, 2010}}</ref> However, he was once again waived at the end of training camp.<ref>{{cite news|title=Knicks waive Ewing, exercise options on three players|url=http://www.nba.com/2010/news/10/24/knicks_ewing_junior.ap/index.html|access-date=September 4, 2014|publisher=NBA|date=October 25, 2010}}</ref> He was then re-acquired by the [[Reno Bighorns]] of the NBA D-League.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/reno/trainingcamp1.html|title=Bighorns Announce First Round of Training Camp Invitees}}</ref> On January 25, 2011, he was traded to the [[Sioux Falls Skyforce]] for [[Danny Green (basketball)|Danny Green]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/reno/bighorns_trade_ewing_jr_for__2011_01_25.html|title=Bighorns Trade Ewing Jr. for UNC Alum Danny Green}}</ref> On March 26, the [[New Orleans Hornets]] signed Ewing to a 10-day contract following the injury of [[David West (basketball)|David West]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Hornets Sign Patrick Ewing Jr. to a 10-Day Contract|url=http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/hornets_sign_patrick_ewing_jr_2011_03_27.html|access-date=September 4, 2014|publisher=NBA|date=March 26, 2011}}</ref> On April 5, he was signed for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hornets Sign Patrick Ewing Jr. for Remainder of 2010-11 Season|url=http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/hornets_sign_patrick_ewing_jr_2011_04_05.html|access-date=September 4, 2014|publisher=NBA|date=April 5, 2011}}</ref>


On December 13, 2011, he was waived by the Hornets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hornets Waive Patrick Ewing Jr.|url=http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/hornets_waive_patrick_ewing_jr_2011_12_14.html|access-date=September 4, 2014|publisher=NBA|date=December 13, 2011}}</ref>
On December 13, 2011, he was waived by the Hornets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hornets Waive Patrick Ewing Jr.|url=http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/hornets_waive_patrick_ewing_jr_2011_12_14.html|access-date=September 4, 2014|publisher=NBA|date=December 13, 2011}}</ref>


In January 2012, Ewing returned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce.<ref>[http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/218220/Sioux_Falls_Re_Acquires_Patrick_Ewing_Jr_Waives_Billy_McShepard Sioux Falls Re-Acquires Patrick Ewing Jr., Waives Billy McShepard]</ref> On February 9, Ewing was acquired by the [[Iowa Energy]] in a trade for [[Marqus Blakely]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/siouxfalls/blakely_120209.html Skyforce Acquires Blakely From Energy]</ref>
In January 2012, Ewing returned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/218220/Sioux-Falls-Re-Acquires-Patrick-Ewing-Jr-Waives-Billy-McShepard|title=Sioux Falls Re-Acquires Patrick Ewing Jr., Waives Billy McShepard|website=basketball.realgm.com}}</ref> On February 9, Ewing was acquired by the [[Iowa Energy]] in a trade for [[Marqus Blakely]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/siouxfalls/blakely_120209.html|title=Skyforce Acquires Blakely From Energy}}</ref>


On July 4, 2012, Ewing signed a one-year contract with the [[Telekom Baskets Bonn]] of the German [[Basketball Bundesliga|Bundesliga]].<ref>[http://www.telekom-baskets-bonn.de/news/2012-07-04/telekom-baskets-bonn-verpflichten-patrick-ewing-jr.html Telekom Baskets Bonn verpflichten Patrick Ewing Jr.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107122434/http://www.telekom-baskets-bonn.de/news/2012-07-04/telekom-baskets-bonn-verpflichten-patrick-ewing-jr.html |date=2014-01-07 }} {{in lang|de}}</ref> He was released from his contract in December 2012.<ref>[http://www.telekom-baskets-bonn.de/news/2012-12-22/patrick-ewing-jr.-nicht-mehr-bei-den-telekom-baskets-bonn.html Patrick Ewing Jr. nicht mehr bei den Telekom Baskets Bonn] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130117051921/http://www.telekom-baskets-bonn.de/news/2012-12-22/patrick-ewing-jr.-nicht-mehr-bei-den-telekom-baskets-bonn.html |date=2013-01-17 }}</ref> On January 9, 2013, Ewing signed with [[CB Valladolid|Blancos de Rueda Valladolid]] of the Spanish [[Liga ACB]].<ref>[http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/spain/98189/cb-valladolid-officially-signs-patrick-ewing-jr.html CB Valladolid officially signs Patrick Ewing jr]</ref> On March 19, he parted ways with the Valladolid.<ref>[http://www.acb.com/redaccion.php?id=92478 Patrick Ewing Jr. abandona el Blancos de Rueda Valladolid] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130321050115/http://www.acb.com/redaccion.php?id=92478 |date=2013-03-21 }} {{in lang|es}}</ref><ref>[http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/spain/99974/cb-valladolid-patrick-ewing-part-ways.html CB Valladolid, Patrick Ewing part ways]</ref>
On July 4, 2012, Ewing signed a one-year contract with the [[Telekom Baskets Bonn]] of the German [[Basketball Bundesliga|Bundesliga]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telekom-baskets-bonn.de/404.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107122434/http://www.telekom-baskets-bonn.de/news/2012-07-04/telekom-baskets-bonn-verpflichten-patrick-ewing-jr.html|deadurl=y|title=404 - Seite nicht gefunden - Telekom Baskets Bonn|archivedate=January 7, 2014|website=www.telekom-baskets-bonn.de}}</ref> He was released from his contract in December 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telekom-baskets-bonn.de/404.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130117051921/http://www.telekom-baskets-bonn.de/news/2012-12-22/patrick-ewing-jr.-nicht-mehr-bei-den-telekom-baskets-bonn.html|deadurl=y|title=404 - Seite nicht gefunden - Telekom Baskets Bonn|archivedate=January 17, 2013|website=www.telekom-baskets-bonn.de}}</ref> On January 9, 2013, Ewing signed with [[CB Valladolid|Blancos de Rueda Valladolid]] of the Spanish [[Liga ACB]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/spain/98189/cb-valladolid-officially-signs-patrick-ewing-jr.html|title=CB Valladolid officially signs Patrick Ewing jr}}</ref> On March 19, he parted ways with the Valladolid.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.acb.com/redaccion.php?id=92478|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130321050115/http://www.acb.com/redaccion.php?id=92478|deadurl=y|title=Patrick Ewing Jr. abandona el Blancos de Rueda Valladolid|archivedate=March 21, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/spain/99974/cb-valladolid-patrick-ewing-part-ways.html|title=CB Valladolid, Patrick Ewing part ways}}</ref>


In July 2013, Ewing joined the [[Charlotte Bobcats]] for the [[2013 NBA Summer League]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/charlotte-bobcats-announce-roster-2013-nba-summer-league-las-vegas Charlotte Bobcats Announce Roster for 2013 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas]</ref> On September 28, 2013, he signed with the [[Greek Basket League|Greek League]] club [[Trikala Aries B.C.|Trikala Aries]] for the 2013–14 season.<ref>[http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/greece/106399/patrick-ewing-signs-with-trikala.html Patrick Ewing signs with Trikala]</ref>
In July 2013, Ewing joined the [[Charlotte Bobcats]] for the [[2013 NBA Summer League]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/hornets/news/charlotte-bobcats-announce-roster-2013-nba-summer-league-las-vegas|title=Charlotte Bobcats Announce Roster for 2013 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas|website=www.nba.com}}</ref> On September 28, 2013, he signed with the [[Greek Basket League|Greek League]] club [[Trikala Aries B.C.|Trikala Aries]] for the 2013–14 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/greece/106399/patrick-ewing-signs-with-trikala.html|title=Patrick Ewing signs with Trikala}}</ref>


In September 2014, he signed with [[Nea Kifissia B.C.|Nea Kifissia]] of Greece.<ref>[https://www.eurobasket.com/Greece/basketball.aspx?NewsID=374733 Nea Kifisia lands Patrick Ewing Jr.]</ref> On January 5, 2015, he parted ways with Nea Kifisia.<ref>[http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/greece/147397/nea-kifissia-parted-ways-with-patrick-ewing-jr-close-to-xavier-silas.html Nea Kifissia parted ways with Patrick Ewing jr, close to Xavier Silas]</ref> Later in 2015, he joined [[Al Rayyan Basketball Team|Al Rayyan]] of the [[Qatari Basketball League]].<ref>[http://www.a1basket.gr/2015/02/bolds-and-ewing-meet-in-al-rayyan-doha.html Bolds and Ewing meet in Al Rayyan Doha]</ref>
In September 2014, he signed with [[Nea Kifissia B.C.|Nea Kifissia]] of Greece.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Greece/basketball.aspx?NewsID=374733|title=Greece Basketball, News, Teams, Scores, Stats, Standings, Awards - eurobasket|website=www.eurobasket.com}}</ref> On January 5, 2015, he parted ways with Nea Kifisia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/greece/147397/nea-kifissia-parted-ways-with-patrick-ewing-jr-close-to-xavier-silas.html|title=Nea Kifissia parted ways with Patrick Ewing jr, close to Xavier Silas}}</ref> Later in 2015, he joined [[Al Rayyan Basketball Team|Al Rayyan]] of the [[Qatari Basketball League]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.a1basket.gr/2015/02/bolds-and-ewing-meet-in-al-rayyan-doha.html|title=Bolds and Ewing meet in Al Rayyan Doha|first=Αναρτήθηκε από|last=Spyros|website=www.a1basket.gr}}</ref>


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
In February 2021, Ewing was named lead assistant coach of the [[Ottawa Blackjacks]] of the [[Canadian Elite Basketball League]] (CEBL).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cebl.ca/ewing-jr-named-ottawa-blackjacks-lead-assistant-coach|title=Ewing Jr. Named Ottawa BlackJacks Lead Assistant Coach}}</ref> On February 18, 2022, Ewing was named the inaugural head coach and general manager for the expansion [[Newfoundland Growlers (basketball)|Newfoundland Growlers]] of the CEBL.<ref>{{cite web |title=Growlers Name Patrick Ewing Jr. Head Coach and General Manager |url=https://www.growlersbasketball.ca/growlers-name-patrick-ewing-jr-head-coach-and-general-manager |website=growlersbasketball.ca |access-date=January 22, 2023 |date=February 18, 2022}}</ref>
In February 2021, Ewing was named lead assistant coach of the [[Ottawa Blackjacks]] of the [[Canadian Elite Basketball League]] (CEBL).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cebl.ca/news/ewing-jr-named-ottawa-blackjacks-lead-assistant-coach|title=Ewing Jr. Named Ottawa BlackJacks Lead Assistant Coach|website=www.cebl.ca}}</ref> On February 18, 2022, Ewing was named the inaugural head coach and general manager for the expansion [[Newfoundland Growlers (basketball)|Newfoundland Growlers]] of the CEBL.<ref>{{cite web |title=Growlers Name Patrick Ewing Jr. Head Coach and General Manager |url=https://www.growlersbasketball.ca/growlers-name-patrick-ewing-jr-head-coach-and-general-manager |website=growlersbasketball.ca |access-date=January 22, 2023 |date=February 18, 2022}}</ref>


==National team career==
==National team career==
Although he is American-born, Ewing represented the [[Jamaica national basketball team|Jamaican national team]] in international competition. His father, [[Patrick Ewing]], was born in Jamaica.<ref>[http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120618/sports/sports4.html Samuels, Ewing Jr confident ahead of Centro opener]</ref>
Although he is American-born, Ewing represented the [[Jamaica national basketball team|Jamaican national team]] in international competition. His father, [[Patrick Ewing]], was born in Jamaica.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120618/sports/sports4.html|title=Samuels, Ewing Jr confident ahead of Centro opener|date=June 18, 2012|website=jamaica-gleaner.com}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==

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Patrick Ewing Jr.
Ewing at the Knicks open practice in 2010
Newfoundland Growlers
PositionHead coach / general manager
LeagueCEBL
Personal information
Born (1984-05-20) May 20, 1984 (age 40)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
NationalityAmerican / Jamaican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2008: 2nd round, 43rd overall pick
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career2008–2015
PositionSmall forward
Number22
Coaching career2021–present
Career history
As player:
2008–2009,
2010–2011		Reno Bighorns
2011Sioux Falls Skyforce
2011New Orleans Hornets
2012Sioux Falls Skyforce
2012Iowa Energy
2012Telekom Baskets Bonn
2013CB Valladolid
2013–2014Trikala Aries
2014–2015Nea Kifissia
2015Al Rayyan
As coach:
2021Ottawa Blackjacks (assistant)
2022–presentNewfoundland Growlers
Career highlights and awards
As player:
Career NBA statistics
Points3 (0.4 ppg)
Rebounds2 (0.3 rpg)
Assists2 (0.3 apg)
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Patrick Aloysius Ewing Jr. (born May 20, 1984) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach and general manager of the Newfoundland Growlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). He is the eldest son of Hall of Fame basketball player and New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing. He has three brothers and three sisters.

Early life

Ewing first attended The Windward School in White Plains, New York before going to The Elisabeth Morrow School in Englewood, New Jersey. He then went to Holy Innocents' Episcopal School and Marietta High School in Georgia, and National Christian Academy in Fort Washington, Maryland.

Ewing wore no. 33 at Georgetown like his father

He signed with Indiana University on May 1, 2003, and played two seasons at Indiana before following his father's footsteps by transferring to Georgetown University in 2005. Under the NCAA transfer rules, Ewing had to sit out the 2005–06 season. He returned in 2006–07 season, playing 36 games for the Hoyas. In the 2007–08 season, he participated in the College Slam Dunk Contest at St. Mary's University in San Antonio during the Final Four weekend. As a senior with the Hoyas, Ewing averaged 6.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 34 games, winning the Big East Sixth Man of the Year award. Ewing cited the Hoyas offense as the reason why his offensive numbers were low in comparison to what he would go on to average in the NBA D-League.[1]

In college, Ewing wore the same jersey number (no. 33) as his father. However, Alonzo Mourning was last to use this number for Georgetown, so Ewing reportedly had to get Mourning's permission before using it.[2]

Ewing's coach at Georgetown, John Thompson III, was the son of John Thompson Jr., who coached the elder Ewing at Georgetown.

Professional career

Ewing was chosen as the 43rd overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings.[3] Soon afterwards, he signed a contract with the Kings.[4] He was later traded to the Houston Rockets in a five-player deal that brought Ron Artest to the Rockets.[5] On August 29, 2008, Ewing followed his father's footsteps once again when he was traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for the rights of former first round pick Frédéric Weis.[6]

After some initial speculation that he would wear his father's retired number 33, Ewing took number 6 in honor of his favorite player, Bill Russell, which was also his father's number in his final season in the NBA with the Orlando Magic and on the 1992 Olympic national team.[7]

Ewing played in two Knicks pre-season games prior to making his New York debut in the Knicks' final pre-season game on October 24, 2008. Ewing entered the game in the fourth quarter to a thunderous ovation by the Madison Square Garden crowd. Ewing helped fuel the Knicks' late rally, where the Knicks would come back from a 21-point deficit. Ewing had two dunks, a three-pointer, a steal and a blocked shot. He had seven fourth quarter points. In total, he played three pre-season games for the Knicks, averaging 8.1 minutes, 3.7 points and 1.7 rebounds. On October 27, 2008, Ewing was waived by the Knicks in order to get the roster down to the maximum of 15 players for the start of the 2008–09 season.[8]

Ewing was signed by Knicks' D-League affiliate, the Reno Bighorns, on December 15, 2008.[9] On the day he signed, Ewing made his D-League debut against Utah Flash, recording 15 points.[10] After his first 30 games with the Bighorns, Ewing averaged 16.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks per game with an efficiency rating of +20.00.[11] On March 16, 2009, the Reno Bighorns waived Ewing after he reportedly suffered a Grade 1 MCL (medial collateral ligament) sprain.[citation needed]

Ewing was named to the New York Knicks roster for the 2009 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, but was unable to participate due to injury.

Ewing played for the Orlando Magic in the 2010 NBA Summer League in Orlando,[12] as well as for the Knicks in Las Vegas. On August 27, 2010, Ewing signed with the Knicks.[13] However, he was once again waived at the end of training camp.[14] He was then re-acquired by the Reno Bighorns of the NBA D-League.[15] On January 25, 2011, he was traded to the Sioux Falls Skyforce for Danny Green.[16] On March 26, the New Orleans Hornets signed Ewing to a 10-day contract following the injury of David West.[17] On April 5, he was signed for the remainder of the season.[18]

On December 13, 2011, he was waived by the Hornets.[19]

In January 2012, Ewing returned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce.[20] On February 9, Ewing was acquired by the Iowa Energy in a trade for Marqus Blakely.[21]

On July 4, 2012, Ewing signed a one-year contract with the Telekom Baskets Bonn of the German Bundesliga.[22] He was released from his contract in December 2012.[23] On January 9, 2013, Ewing signed with Blancos de Rueda Valladolid of the Spanish Liga ACB.[24] On March 19, he parted ways with the Valladolid.[25][26]

In July 2013, Ewing joined the Charlotte Bobcats for the 2013 NBA Summer League.[27] On September 28, 2013, he signed with the Greek League club Trikala Aries for the 2013–14 season.[28]

In September 2014, he signed with Nea Kifissia of Greece.[29] On January 5, 2015, he parted ways with Nea Kifisia.[30] Later in 2015, he joined Al Rayyan of the Qatari Basketball League.[31]

Coaching career

In February 2021, Ewing was named lead assistant coach of the Ottawa Blackjacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).[32] On February 18, 2022, Ewing was named the inaugural head coach and general manager for the expansion Newfoundland Growlers of the CEBL.[33]

National team career

Although he is American-born, Ewing represented the Jamaican national team in international competition. His father, Patrick Ewing, was born in Jamaica.[34]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

Source[35]

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010–11 New Orleans 7 0 2.7 .000 .000 .750 .3 .3 .0 .1 .4

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2011 New Orleans 2 0 1.0 1.000 1.000 – .0 .0 .0 .0 1.5

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