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Patrick Ewing, wearing a New York Knicks jersey with number 33, focuses as he prepares to shoot a free throw during an NBA basketball game. The 1992 United States Men's Olympic basketball team, known as the Dream Team, stands on the podium in matching USA flag jackets during the gold medal ceremony in Barcelona.
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Patrick Ewing: References & Edit History

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Modified link of Web site: The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Patrick Ewing. Nov 08, 2026
Anniversary information added. Aug 01, 2026
Add new Web site: CBS News - Patrick Ewing says he wasn't recognized at Madison Square Garden and was "accosted" by staff. Nov 21, 2025
Add new Web site: New Jersey Hall of Fame - Patrick Ewing. Jan 14, 2025
Add new Web site: The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Patrick Ewing. Sep 14, 2024
Add new Web site: Georgetown University Athletics - Men's Basketball Coach - Patrick Ewing. Jun 25, 2024
Revised media caption. May 16, 2024
First paragraph modernization. Apr 30, 2024
Add new Web site: Montana Technological University - Institute For Educational Opportunities - Vault - The Master of the Key. Mar 07, 2024
Add new Web site: HoyaBasketball.com - Biography of Patrick Ewing. Apr 28, 2023
Media added. Feb 24, 2022
Add new Web site: NBA - Legends profile: Patrick Ewing. Apr 14, 2019
Updated to mention that he became the head coach at Georgetown University. Apr 05, 2017
Add new Web site: HickokSports.com - Biography of Patrick Ewing. May 20, 2013
Added information on Ewing's pre-college life, details of the 1985 draft, his play-off appearances with the Knicks, his Olympic success, and a mention of his post-retirement coaching career. Dec 13, 2010
New article added. Apr 15, 2009
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