The New York Knicks are continuing to add to the good vibes surrounding their most anticipated season in decades.
The Knicks announced on Friday that Hall of Famer and franchise leading scorer Patrick Ewing is joining the team as a basketball ambassador.
According to ESPN, Ewing will work with both the coaching staff and the front office.
“As I said the day my number 33 jersey lifted into the rafters at MSG, I will always be a Knick and I will always be a New Yorker. I can’t wait to get started in this new position and to officially be back with the organization that I love so much,” Ewing said in a statement. “The Garden has always been my home and I’m looking forward to working with Leon Rose, Coach Thibodeau, the team and everyone else that makes this place so special.”
Welcome back, 3️⃣3️⃣!!
Knicks legend Patrick Ewing will re-join the franchise as basketball ambassador. pic.twitter.com/CwwfEYGUDA
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 4, 2024
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— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 4, 2024
Ewing played with the Knicks from 1985-2000, becoming an 11-time All-Star, seven-time All-NBA member, leader in points, rebounds, and blocks, and making the Hall of Fame. He helped lead the Knicks to the Finals in 1994 and 1999.
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Ewing was frequently present during the Knicks postseason run last season as part of an exuberant group of former Knicks players that cheered on the team.
The move is a popular one with fans and analysts.
Welcome home, Big Fella https://t.co/wxCp80uacV
— Alan Hahn (@alanhahn) October 4, 2024
The Big Fella back in the building!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/g8KbodmfDN
— John Schmeelk (@Schmeelk) October 4, 2024
Patrick Ewing returns to the Knicks as a basketball ambassador. This is the way. Welcome back Cap! pic.twitter.com/KeLeOCp82f
— CP “The Fanchise” (@CPTheFanchise) October 4, 2024
Sweet. Having franchise legends around for players to confide in and consult is great for culture and players of any age. I hope he still sits with Starks, Melo, and the other alum at playoff games https://t.co/8AVEnLJ1bo
— Kris Pursiainen (@krispursiainen) October 4, 2024
It’s hard to find many teams with better vibes than the Knicks entering the preseason. After landing Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns in trades, and re-signing Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby in the offseason, the Knicks are potential championship contenders this season.
The team is coming off its best playoff run in decades, has a front office that is highly regarded for its creativity, and now brings back a franchise legend to be part of it all.
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