Aug

30

Ewing-Knicks The Sequel; Patrick Jr. Traded To New York

Posted by Jeff Sack under NBA Trades 

I would imagine it would be tough for any son to follow their father into a profession, in which dad was successful. The pressure would probably be extraordinary if your father was chosen to be one of fifty deemed greatest in their craft in all of history. Not to mention your father is being inducted into the Hall of Fame of that profession next week. Now imagine you are going to work in the same building that your dad had his greatest glory, and oh yeah there will be thousands of people watching your every move. Meet Patrick Ewing Jr. newest member of the New York Knicks.

The “Associated Press” reported Friday that the Knicks have received Ewing from the Houston Rockets in exchange for the draft rights to center Frederic Weiss. Ewing is now with his third NBA team, since being drafted in June. He was a second round pick by the Sacramento Kings, and was traded along with Ron Artest to Houston earlier this month. Patrick Jr. is a 6′8” forward, unlike his dad who of course was a center. Ewing told reporters he is excited by the thought of playing for New York. Ewing said “Coming to the Knicks, and hopefully being able to contribute, means a lot to me. It has always been my dream to play for this team. My goal is to show the coaches that I can play and do all that I can to help the team win some games.”

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