Nash deal shouldn't be criticized Jul 29, 2009
Unless he is traded, he will join the fraternity of impact players who never won a title, a list that includes Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, John Stockton and Patrick Ewing. That notoriety will follow him for the rest of his life, and on some level, it has to sting. (AZCentral -- Sports)
All-time memorable dunks Jul 24, 2009
Michael Jordan gets the best of Patrick Ewing (again). Scottie Pippen takes his turn against Patrick Ewing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Grizzlies sign No. 2 overall pick Hasheem Thabeet Jul 20, 2009
Thabeet is also second on the Big East's all-time blocked shots list behind Patrick Ewing. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rivers is free to start thinking about Hill Jul 9, 2009
I ll let [Muhammad ] Ali, [Floyd ] Mayweather, and Patrick Ewing make those predictions. The favorites are], I think, the team that won it, the Lakers, and in the East, the Magic, until somebody proves differently. (Boston Globe)
Ewing says Pat Jr. to transfer to Georgetown Jul 5, 2009
NBA great and Houston Rockets assistant coach Patrick Ewing told KRIV television that his son will transfer from Indiana to Georgetown. "My son chose Georgetown. He was also considering Miami and North Carolina," said Ewing, who led the Hoyas to the NCAA championship in 1984. (ESPN -- College Basketball News)
Interns' hard work Jul 4, 2009
Match these celebrities with where they worked as interns:- Bill Gates- Brian Williams- Jodie Foster- Patrick Ewing- Brooke Shields- Congressional page- San Diego Zoo- Esquire magazine- U.S. Senate Finance Committee- Jimmy Carter AdministrationAnswers:Bill Gates, congressional page;Brian Williams, Jimmy Carter Administration;Jodie Foster, Esquire magazine;Patrick Ewing, U.S. Senate Finance Committee;Brooke Shields, San Diego Zoo. -- from Inc.com. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Stockton, Dream Team Get Olympic Hall of Fame Nod Jul 2, 2009
The star-studded American roster was comprised of NBA player legends: Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, Clyde Drexler, Patrick Ewing, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Christian Laettner, Karl Malone, Chris Mullin, Scottie Pippen, David Robinson and Stockton, and a legendary coaching staff consisting of the late Chuck Daly, and assistants P.J. Carlesimo, Mike Krzyzewski and Lenny Wilkens. How famous was the group. (Gozags.com)
Dream Team Earns Spot In Hall Of Fame Jul 2, 2009
Jordan, Johnson, Bird, Barkley, Clyde Drexler, Patrick Ewing, Christian Laettner, Karl Malone, Chris Mullin, Scottie Pippen, David Robinson and John Stockton bulldozed their way through Barcelona, winning their eight games by an average of 44 points. They got rock star treatment along the way, with even opposing players asking for autographs and pictures before games. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Like Fathers, Like Sons In NBA Draft Jun 30, 2009
The run started in 2002 with Mike Dunleavy and continued with Luke Walton (2003), Jackson Vroman (2004), Sean May (2005), Ronnie Brewer (2006), Al Horford (2007) and Kevin Love and Patrick Ewing Jr. (2008). . (Gozags.com)
Coach: Thabeet should be No. 1 Jun 26, 2009
Boeheim puts him in the same category with Alonzo Mourning, Patrick Ewing and other big-time seven-footers. "He's never gonna score, but he can be a tremendous player defensively," Boeheim said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Winderman: Rent-a-Shaq is designed to placate LeBron Jun 26, 2009
Now, he is Patrick Ewing in a Sonics uniform and then a Magic uniform. The Big Sidekick, of course, also gets to ride again. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brian Ellerbe Named Assistant Coach for GW Men's Basketball Jun 26, 2009
He played in the 1981 Capital Classic alongside Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing among others. "Brian brings a wealth of experience to our program as a guy who's been a head coach at the highest level," Hobbs said. (Gwsports.com)
A big idea: Hawks should take Augusta’s Siler in Round 2 Jun 24, 2009
Dwight Howard has Patrick Ewing, Bynum has Kareem, the Hawks have Tyrone Hill ... Hell, how about Patrick Ewing or Moses Malone. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Zen and the Art of Winning NBA Championships Jun 16, 2009
In the run-up to the Lakers series, Howard did , pleading with assistant coach Patrick Ewing: "DWIIIGHT, can you get a rebound with two hands?! PAAAtrick! Talk to DWIIIght! He's not making FREE throws!". Who has the better life philosophythe stern-faced icon trying to surpass Red Auerbach as the coach with the most total NBA championships or the frantic, disheveled guy trying to hold himself and his team together. (Slate)
Bryant, L.A. Lakers reign once more Jun 16, 2009
Notes: Ariza and Hedo Turkoglu went forehead-to-forehead literally in the second quarter before they were separated by Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy and Magic assistant Patrick Ewing. Both players were called for technicals. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Irish's Harangody Jun 16, 2009
Luke Harangody to return to Notre Dame Fighting Irish for senior season - ESPN. Updated: June 15, 2009, 6:28 PM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball News)
Big Ten Network Celebrates Iowa Day June 10 Jun 5, 2009
Indiana forced the first overtime by intentionally missing a free throw with one second left and getting a tap-in from Patrick Ewing, Jr., but off-balance lay-up with two seconds left in the second overtime gave the Hawkeyes the win in Bloomington. 7 a.m. - Big Ten's Greatest Games Football: Iowa 31, Purdue 28 (10/5/02). (Hawkeyesports.com)
Superman taking his game up, up and away Jun 3, 2009
Sure, guys like Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson and Patrick Ewing, among others, were great players, but they didn't necessarily reach the level that, say, Michael Jordan, Bryant and James have. Even the great Wilt Chamberlain once said, "Nobody loves Goliath.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Opinion: Van Gundy pushes Magic into Finals Jun 1, 2009
In the corridor leading to the locker room Saturday night, another center celebrated the Magic's win: Patrick Ewing, the Orlando assistant coach who 10 years ago in New York played for another diminutive assistant who worked his way up from the mailroom Stan's brother, Jeff. Injured in 1999, undone by Hakeem Olajuwon and Houston in 1994 and Michael Jordan nearly every year afterward, Ewing took in the moment, too, on Saturday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Celizic: Still ideal player Jun 1, 2009
Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing were others. Karl Malone and Charles Barkley also racked up rebounds and scored in bunches. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chances are slim, but teams have rallied before May 30, 2009
Patrick Ewing, Allan Houston and Ward sat out Game 6, and the Heat rallied in the fourth quarter. John Starks and Larry Johnson missed Game 7 and Miami rolled behind Tim Hardaway's six 3-pointers and 38 points. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ian ThomsenINSIDE THE NBA May 30, 2009
Flopping a tool to some in NBA; to others a curse - Ian Thomsen - SI.com. Posted: Friday May 29, 2009 10:23AM; Updated: Friday May 29, 2009 2:13PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Magic one victory from NBA Finals May 27, 2009
Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing also was called for a technical foul for complaining from the bench. Cleveland coach Mike Brown wisely went to a rotation of more offensive weapons and it paid big dividends as the Cavs led 58-50 at the half. (Florida Today)
Nuggets lack the look of a champion May 21, 2009
The New York Knicks won the first lottery and the prize was Patrick Ewing. Meanwhile, the worst team that season, the Golden State Warriors, drew the seventh and final lottery draft position. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Clippers win NBA draft lottery, shot at Griffin May 20, 2009
It began in 1985, when the New York Knicks selected Patrick Ewing. Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Draft lottery results May 20, 2009
Clippers win lottery, will have top pick in draft. By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Got it Done: Orlando saves Ewing May 19, 2009
The Magic saved coach Patrick Ewing from embarrassment on Sunday ... Dan chose the Orlando Magic -- for beating the Celtics and bailing out their assistant coach Patrick Ewing, who guaranteed a victory. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Kobe-LeBron matchup within reach May 19, 2009
Assistant coach Patrick Ewing guarantees another Magic victory, and this Sunday works out just as well as last Sunday did in Boston. Orlando cuts the Cleveland series lead to 2-1, and afterward, Ewing twitters, "If I keep being right, people will forget I picked Georgetown over Villanova back in '85!". (USA Today -- Sports)
Joining the cheering section May 18, 2009
Former Knick Patrick Ewing, now an assistant with Orlando, kicked back at Bond at the Langham Hotel Saturday. No fancy food for "Last Comic Standing" winner Josh Blue, who downed a hot dog - "street meat," he called it - at the corner of Boylston and Washington streets before his gig at the Comedy Connection. (Boston Globe)
We lost one of the good guys May 17, 2009
Even though he failed to fulfill expectations that accompanied being selected No. 2 by the Indiana Pacers in the 1985 NBA Draft -- behind only the New York Knicks' Patrick Ewing -- Tisdale typically disarmed his critics with his humor and gentle nature, and an unfailingly upbeat and interesting approach to life. The NBA was his job, but music was his love. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Predictions don't come into play for Game 7's May 17, 2009
Doc Rivers is familiar with the "guaranteed win" predictions of his former Knicks teammate, Patrick Ewing ... "Patrick Ewing did that? We feel great," said Rivers. (Boston Globe)
Ewing: Dwight Howard is improving May 16, 2009
Patrick Ewing, right, has been working closely with Magic center Dwight Howard ... Orlando Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing joined the show to discus the Magic-Celtics series. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wayman Tisdale, NBA star, noted jazz musician; at 44 May 16, 2009
He was also one of 10 three-time All-Americans: The others were Oscar Robertson, Bill Walton, Lew Alcindor, Pete Maravich, Patrick Ewing, Tom Gola, Jerry Lucas, David Thompson, and Ralph Sampson. Ewing and Mr. Tisdale were the last to accomplish the feat, from 1983-85. (Boston Globe)
A flagrant abuse of authority May 11, 2009
Stephon Marbury told the Globe's Marc J. Spears, "I played in the era when you could do everything. I played with Patrick Ewing, Charles Oakley. I think the other way was better. You could really play basketball. Now you can't guard a guy.". Celtics coach Doc Rivers has been around long enough to recognize the nonsense of the situation. (Boston Globe)
Ewing baffled by non-call May 10, 2009
Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing is considered one of the greatest centers of all time and played on the esteemed "Dream Team" in the 1992 Olympics. He is now an assistant coach with the Magic, studying under head coach Stan Van Gundy and tutoring All-Star Dwight Howard. (Boston Globe)
HONORED: Magic's Howard wins top defensive award May 7, 2009
A long conversation with general manager Otis Smith, assistant coach and Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing and Van Gundy convinced him that the Magic's championship chances depended on him becoming a more fearsome shot-blocker ... "I remember talking to Dikembe and Patrick Ewing and Dikembe asked me, 'What do you want to be remembered as? A great dunker who won the dunk contest with a Superman outfit on or something better than that?'" remembered Howard, who donated the Kia Borrego he was awarded to... (USA Today -- Sports)
Big doings: Perkins vs. Howard May 6, 2009
Everything Howard learned offensively, Ray credits to Knicks legend and now Magic assistant Patrick Ewing. "The only thing I brought to Dwight," Ray said, "was how to work hard. His foundation to work hard, that's what I gave to him.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Derrick Rose: NBA's Rookie of the Y... May 1, 2009
With his new title of Rookie of the Year, Rose joins such company as Patrick Ewing, Shaquille O Neal, Jason Kidd, Lebron James and, of course, Michael Jordan. The player most often compared to a young Mr. Jordan in recent times has been Lebron James, but with Derrick Rose s extraordinary rookie season and his Chicago ties, he s now the favorite to become the new king of the NBA.. (Suite101.com)
Howard the center of Magic's hopes Apr 19, 2009
The best is yet to come, said Patrick Ewing, a Hall of Fame center with the New York Knicks and now a Magic assistant coach. Hes a great athlete. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Men's, women's Naismith Award winners Apr 12, 2009
Naismith Award winners. No women's winner before 1983. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Villanova run ends vs. UNC Apr 9, 2009
Villanova (30-8) ends a successful season two wins short of its first title since 1985, when Rollie Massimino coaxed one of the greatest upsets in sports history out of his guys - 66-64 over Patrick Ewing, John Thompson and Georgetown. Thompson was on press row doing radio and Massimino was chomping his gum nervously behind the Villanova bench, part of the record crowd of 72,456 at Ford Field. (Philadelphiabig5.org)
OFF THE MARK: Hoops HOF class leaves us wanting more Apr 7, 2009
the 2008 class of Adrian Dantley, Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon. And the deepest class might have been inducted in 1993, when Julius Erving, Dan Issel, Calvin Murphy and Bill Walton all gained admission. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
THE CLIMATE: Our weekly look at the good & bad in sports Apr 7, 2009
I'm not even sure which part of the column should be under, but I'm going with "Good," just because I have no idea how to react to Patrick Ewing, who looks like he's been on a five-year bender of Snickers, Snickers Ice Cream, and cortisone shots. Glorious. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Talk of Final Four: A look at some of Detroit's sideline stories Apr 6, 2009
Led by David Wingate and Patrick Ewing in '84, Georgetown carried a No. 1 seed to the tournament final against Houston and claimed what remains its only title with an 84-75 victory. The heavily favored Hoyas were denied a repeat when they were upset by Villanova in the 1985 final. (USA Today -- Sports)
Fans cheer team to win Apr 6, 2009
In the Madison Square Garden rafters, banners honoring the likes of Patrick Ewing and Mark Messier swayed back and forth, and even the baskets on the floor rocked. Jeff Brooks had just knocked down a 3-pointer to put Penn State ahead by nine with 10:39 to play. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Cats bask in success Apr 4, 2009
In 1985, the Wildcats won the NCAA title as a No. 8 seed against Patrick Ewing and a powerhouse Georgetown team by shooting 78. 6 percent from the field. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cornley Finds His Place In Nit History Apr 4, 2009
Cornley might not ever be remembered in the same sentence as Walt Frazier, Willis Reed, Bill Bradley, Patrick Ewing or the other names who have had their numbers retired at Madison Square Garden. But Cornley added his name to the history of this storied building this week with an MVP performance in the NIT. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Heels, Wildcats shed stereotypes at Final Four Apr 4, 2009
Taking on a burgeoning dynasty in Patrick Ewing and Georgetown, the Wildcats won 66-64 by shooting 78. 6 percent that night at Rupp Arena, a mark that has only been topped twice since in the NCAA tournament (Oklahoma State 1992, North Carolina 1998) and never with the stakes so high. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Where Are Former Final Four Stars Now? Apr 4, 2009
At Georgetown, Patrick Ewing -- who is regarded as one of the top college basketball players of all time -- helped the Hoyas reach the NCAA title game in three out of his four years at the school. Georgetown won the national crown in 1984. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
UNC Returns To Familiar Place -- Final Four Apr 3, 2009
Hansbrough, a senior center, was named a first-team All-American selection for the third straight year, making him the first to accomplish the feat since Oklahoma's Wayman Tisdale and Georgetown's Patrick Ewing in 1985. Hansbrough led the Tar Heels with 20. (KCRA 3, CA)
For UNC star, payoff is just two games away Apr 3, 2009
Along the way, Hansbrough broke the ACC scoring record held by Duke's J.J. Redick and was named a first-team All-America for the third straight season, the first player to make it three times since Georgetown's Patrick Ewing and Oklahoma's Wayman Tisdale did it from 1983 to 85. And, as Gerald Henderson became the state's new big name up the highway at Duke, Hansbrough did it all very quietly, suffering in silence. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Orlando feels Howard's size hurts MVP chances Apr 3, 2009
Patrick Ewing feels MVP voters influenced by flash of smaller players. Dwight Howard leads NBA in rebounding and blocks this season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Battle's game goes Broadway Apr 2, 2009
Instead, the Penn State sophomore guard and former Bishop Maginn High School standout had to settle for playing before nearly one hundred family and friends on the same court where Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Larry Bird and a countless number of other basketball greats have made their name. Battle looked right at home at Madison Square Garden, scoring a team-high 17 points to lead the Nittany Lions to a 67-59 victory over Notre Dame in the semifinals of the NIT Tournament. (Albany Times Union)
Tiger Woods, LeBron Get Ready for Salary Cuts Apr 2, 2009
Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing and Mourning are represented by agent , who is telling the world that Commissioner s league is headed for labor Armageddon unless the players lose their me-first mindset. Unfortunately, the most influential active players, guys like the business savvy LeBron James, or union President , werent here in Miami to hear Mourning voice support for The Man. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Howard steals spotlight on Zos big night Apr 1, 2009
The 43-minute ceremony featured the reading of a letter from President Barack Obama, plus brief speeches from Gov. Charlie Crist, Heat president Pat Riley, Mournings former Georgetown coach John Thompson and fellow former Hoya Patrick Ewing, a longtime mentor. Just eight short years ago, eight short years ago, I didnt envision this moment happening, Mourning said, moments after the banner bearing his name and No. 33 was raised. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mourning gets No. 33 retired by Heat Apr 1, 2009
The 43-minute ceremony featured the reading of a letter from President Barack Obama, plus brief speeches by Gov. Charlie Crist, Heat president Pat Riley, Mourning's former Georgetown coach John Thompson and fellow former Hoya Patrick Ewing, a longtime mentor. The Heat pulled out all the stops, including having stickers with Mourning's name and number 33 adhered in two spots on the court and showing video montages of his career during stoppages in play. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
On college basketball: Thinking green in Motown Apr 1, 2009
Villanova has a back story, returning to the Final Four for the first time since 1985, the year it shocked Patrick Ewing and Hoya Paranoia to win the national title. This year, the Wildcats need to shock Tyler Hansbrough and North Carolina. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Final Four at a glance Mar 30, 2009
But it's the 1985 team as an 8 seed the lowest to ever win it all that is remembered for the almost perfect second half in a stunning win over Georgetown and Patrick Ewing. North Carolina tied UCLA with its 18th Final Four appearance, and the Tar Heels could tie Indiana for third place on the national championship list with their fifth title. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
For Mourning, it's on to the next chapter Mar 30, 2009
"There's not a lot of people who have an opportunity to experience that. And being the first, it's going to be tremendously humbling. It'll be very difficult for me to hold back my emotions, because as a player, you never want it to end.''Monday was chosen so Mourning's friend, fellow Georgetown alum Patrick Ewing - a Magic assistant - could be there. So will former Hoyas coach John Thompson and Mourning's Georgetown roommate, Dikembe Mutombo, along with Jason Cooper, Mourning's cousin and donor... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Durant OK with Thunder Mar 29, 2009
Van Gundy has garnered notice this season for, among other things, accusing Suns center Shaquille O'Neal of flopping; for questioning the Knicks about never interviewing Magic assistant Patrick Ewing, a former Knicks star, for a coaching job in their organization; and for saying the Celtics have used their injuries as an excuse. The following are Van Gundy's verbal highlights from his meeting with the media before the Magic's victory over the Celtics Wednesday. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Sooner showdown Mar 29, 2009
Boy, there's been some great players in the college game from Patrick Ewing, [Hakeem] Olajuwon, David Robinson and all of them did it a little differently," Williams added. ". So it comes in different packages, but it's hard to imagine anybody's got a better package than Blake has. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Its Nova over Pitt 78-76 in East Region Mar 29, 2009
The only other time a single league sent three teams to the Final Four: 1985, when Patrick Ewing s Georgetown beat St. John s in the semis before losing to Villanova in an epic championship game. Rollie Massimino s Wildcats were a No. 8 seed the lowest ever to win it all. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
It’s ’Nova over Pitt 78-76 in East Region Mar 29, 2009
It s Nova over Pitt 78-76 in East Region. With bodies clogging the lane and 3-pointers clanging off the rim, Scottie Reynolds made a half-court dash for a last-second basket to give Villanova 78-76 victory over Pittsburgh and send the Wildcats to their first Final Four since the 1985 team made its stunning run to the NCAA championship. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
DAVIS: A game that changed hoops Mar 27, 2009
From 1979 to '85, the tournament introduced America to six players who would dominate the NBA over the next two decades: Johnson, Bird, Isiah Thomas, Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing. In 1982, the NCAA accepted a higher rights fee from CBS and switched networks, and it staged the Final Four in a dome for the first time since 1971. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Magicedge Celtics,clinch division Mar 26, 2009
He started his postgame press conference by joking he wouldnt be controversial by blasting anybody, following barbs with the New York Knicks over not interviewing Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing for a job and also accusing Shaquille ONeal of flopping. But Van Gundy couldnt resist. (MSNBC -- Sports)
