Patrick Ewing Quotes
Born: August 5, 1962
Patrick Ewing, a towering figure in the world of art and creativity, is celebrated for his unyielding belief in the transformative power of persistence. As a visionary whose work bridges raw emotion and disciplined craft, Ewing’s philosophy centers on the idea that true artistry emerges from relentless effort, not mere talent. His quotes resonate deeply because they strip away pretension, offering a gritty, authentic blueprint for creators navigating doubt and failure. Ewing’s legacy is a testament to the marriage of resilience and imagination, inspiring countless individuals to embrace the messy, beautiful process of making something meaningful from nothing.
Patrick Ewing Quotes (21)
"New York is a passionate city. They want a winner. They deserve a winner. I think we did an outstanding job of bringing it back."
— Patrick Ewing"When I played with the Knicks, I was just as important or just as smart as any other of the guards I played with. I still had to call out plays, notice schemes, know the systems, do everything they had to do."
— Patrick Ewing"I wish I had stayed and finished my career here in New York."
— Patrick Ewing"If I want to average 32 points a game, I can do that easily. It's just eight, eight, eight, eight. No problem. I can do that anytime. That's not being cocky. That's confidence."
— Patrick Ewing"I'm sure at some point I will get back into coaching, but right now I need to focus completely on my kids."
— Patrick Ewing"Whenever my body heals and the pain and all the swelling goes away is when I'll be ready."
— Patrick Ewing"Amare, Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups - they're virtually unstoppable."
— Patrick Ewing"This means a lot. I'm being recognized for all the blood, sweat and tears I put into a 17-year career."
— Patrick Ewing"Most of the fans will still be Knick fans."
— Patrick Ewing"Too much negotiating and not enough work on the court - that's what happened to me during the lockout. Too much talking and not enough training. I couldn't put in my usual offseason work routine. I think that all caught up to me, with my Achilles problems."
— Patrick Ewing"I'm just like any person who is coaching in this league, I'm just looking for an opportunity, that's all."
— Patrick Ewing"Brooklyn, it's a great town, a great city. It's New York."
— Patrick Ewing"Every parent wants to see their kids excel."
— Patrick Ewing"I've been an assistant for seven years now and I haven't had one head coaching interview. I'm doing something wrong."
— Patrick Ewing"People think that just because you're a center, you're not as smart as the guards or the smaller guys."
— Patrick Ewing"I never knew what basketball was. I started playing on the playground. People used to laugh at me and joke at me because I was so tall and I didn't know the game and couldn't play it."
— Patrick Ewing"Every time when they would call my name I kept hearing 'New York Knicks' instead of 'Seattle SuperSonics.'"
— Patrick Ewing"Winning a ring is everybody's goal, whether you're a player or a coach."
— Patrick Ewing"Everybody always thinks the grass is always greener."
— Patrick Ewing"I've been to the Hall of Fame many times, in grade school and high school. I had field trips to the Hall of Fame and taking tours of it. I just never thought about that one day I possibly might be in it. I think it'd be great."
— Patrick Ewing"Pat Riley, Dave Checketts and Ernie Grunfeld - they brought the Knicks back to the glory days. It started with Rick Pitino. We took our first step with him, making the playoffs. When Pat came in we just kicked the door open."
— Patrick Ewing