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Posted: **Mon Apr 7, 2008 4:46 pm**

Patrick Ewing in the Basketball Hall of Fame

Patrick Ewing, who captured the 1984 NCAA title at Georgetown before capturing two Olympic gold medals and becoming an 11 time NBA All-Star

Ewing, Olajuwon and Riley were elected in their first year of consideration for election into the Hall of Fame, while Dantley, Davidson, Rush and Vitale have been named Finalists in prior years.

To be elected, a Finalist needs 18 of 24 votes from the Honors Committee for election into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The Class of 2008 will be enshrined during festivities in Springfield, MA September 4-6, 2008. Ticket packages to the 2008 Enshrinement Gala and all Enshrinement Weekend Events are on-sale now and available by calling the Hall of Fame at (413) 781-6500. Additional Enshrinement Weekend information can also be found at www.hoophall.com.

PATRICK EWING - Player, a two-time Olympic gold medal winner (1984, 1992) and a three-time consensus First Team All-America (1983, 1984, 1985), led Georgetown University to three appearances in the NCAA Final Four and the 1984 national championship earning Most Outstanding Player recognition for his efforts. The 1986 NBA Rookie of the Year landed a spot on 11 NBA All Star rosters including ten in a row from 1988 to 1997. A member of the NBA 50th Anniversary Team, Ewing scored 24,815 points during his 17-year NBA career to go along with 11,607 rebounds. Named Parade Magazine's National High School Player of the Year in 1981, Ewing remains the New York Knicks all-time leader in points, rebounds, blocked shots, steals and field goals made.

Posted: **Mon Apr 7, 2008 4:55 pm**

Posted: **Mon Apr 7, 2008 5:05 pm**

too bad he probably wont be coaching with us next year :cry:

Posted: **Mon Apr 7, 2008 5:09 pm**

Congrats to Ewing and The Dream, and also to Dickie V. I'm watching his interview from Mike & Mike right now and he is genuinely in awe of having been selected. All of them are very deserving.

Posted: **Mon Apr 7, 2008 5:15 pm**

EasternMagic wrote::clap: too bad he probably wont be coaching with us next year

Why do you say that?

Posted: **Mon Apr 7, 2008 5:34 pm**

Versubio wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Why do you say that?

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archi ... k_jackson/

If the Knicks do hire Jackson, Ewing is likely to join his staff.

Posted: **Mon Apr 7, 2008 6:18 pm**

zuppafly wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Interesting. I wonder who the Magic would hire as a big man coach if he leaves.

Posted: **Mon Apr 7, 2008 6:25 pm**

Wasn't Clifford Ray the big man coach before Ewing? Why was he let go?

Posted: **Mon Apr 7, 2008 6:28 pm**

chrbal wrote:Wasn't Clifford Ray the big man coach before Ewing? Why was he let go?

Brian Hill got rid of him in favor of.... Mark Bryant.... :roll:

Posted: **Mon Apr 7, 2008 6:37 pm**

Congrats.

It was earned.

Posted: **Mon Apr 7, 2008 10:35 pm**

Just thought there should be an appreciation thread for Patrick Ewing in response to his induction into the basketball Hall of Fame. Ewing was a ferocious competetor and one of the best bigs to ever play the game. Lets hope he can finally earn that elusive NBA Championship ring as a coach for the Orlando Magic in the not to distant future. Way to go Patrick...you earned it! :clap:

Posted: **Mon Apr 7, 2008 10:37 pm**

Sorry guys, I just noticed the other thread. Merge please...

Posted: **Tue Apr 8, 2008 9:02 am**

So, this is the third guy with Magic ties in the Hall.

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Patrick Ewing in the Basketballl Hall of Fame

Patrick Ewing in the Basketballl Hall of Fame

Congrats Patrick Ewing!!!