Most of the fans will still be Knick fans. Patrick Ewing More Quotes by Patrick Ewing More Quotes From Patrick Ewing I think the people here in New York appreciated what I brought to the table, and they showed it when I retired by the way they came out and supported me, and it meant a lot to me. It made me feel like I am a part of this city, and I will remain a part of this city. Patrick Ewing basketball new-york thinking People complain that pro athletes make a lot of money; but what they don't understand is that we need a lot of money because we spend a lot of money. Patrick Ewing athlete complaining people The greatest players fit with the team. They play within the team's style, rather than asking the team to change its style. Patrick Ewing style team player It's the person who has done nothing who is sure nothing can be done. Patrick Ewing ability done persons Everybody keeps telling me how surprised they are with what I've done. But I'm telling you honestly that it doesn't surprise me. I knew I could do it. Patrick Ewing confidence basketball done 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 cocky eight games I'm satisfied with the way I play, but I don't evaluate my performances. I worry about what I can contribute defensively. I don't need to score. As long as we win, I don't care how many points I score. Patrick Ewing winning play long We feel that we are fighting for our lives and our livelihoods. Patrick Ewing fighting basketball feels 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 assistants coaching years We might make a lot of money but, we also spend a lot of money. Patrick Ewing basketball might funny Brooklyn, it's a great town, a great city. It's New York. Patrick Ewing towns cities new-york Getting the degree meant more to me than an NCAA title, being named All-American or winning an Olympic gold medal. Patrick Ewing ncaa winning education Every parent wants to see their kids excel. Patrick Ewing parent want kids 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 smart important play Everybody always thinks the grass is always greener. Patrick Ewing grass-is-always-greener grass thinking I'm just like any person who is coaching in this league, I'm just looking for an opportunity, that's all. Patrick Ewing coaching league opportunity People think that just because you're a center, you're not as smart as the guards or the smaller guys. Patrick Ewing smart people thinking This means a lot. I'm being recognized for all the blood, sweat and tears I put into a 17-year career. Patrick Ewing mean blood years 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 one-day school thinking I wish I had stayed and finished my career here in New York. Patrick Ewing careers new-york wish
