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This means a lot. I'm being recognized for all the blood, sweat and tears I put into a 17-year career.

Patrick Ewing

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Patrick Ewing
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: August 5
Basketball Coach
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Kingston
Jamaica
Patrick Aloysius Ewing
Sr.
Patrick Aloysius Ewing
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I positively, positively, positively want to play. I've got everything else so why not a gold medal? I want to play.
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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.
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Umm - it was - you know - umm - a good game. You know.
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Winning a ring is everybody's goal, whether you're a player or a coach.
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I'm sure at some point I will get back into coaching, but right now I need to focus completely on my kids.
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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.
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I wish I had stayed and finished my career here in New York.
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Everybody always thinks the grass is always greener.
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