BREAKING NEWS: Patrick Ewing Returns to the Knicks as Chief Basketball Officer
In a monumental announcement that has sent shockwaves through the NBA, the New York Knicks have officially confirmed that franchise legend Patrick Ewing will return to the organization in 2025 as the team’s new Chief Basketball Officer. The decision, made by Knicks owner James L. Dolan and his family, marks one of the most significant front-office appointments in the history of the franchise.
Ewing, the Hall of Fame center who defined the Knicks throughout the 1980s and 1990s, is widely regarded as the greatest player to ever wear the orange and blue. Drafted first overall in 1985, he spent 15 seasons with New York, becoming an 11-time All-Star and leading the team to two NBA Finals appearances. Known for his relentless defense, commanding presence in the paint, and leadership on and off the court, Ewing became the face of Knicks basketball and an icon at Madison Square Garden.
This new chapter brings Ewing back home, not as a player or coach, but as an executive with the power to shape the team’s basketball direction. According to Dolan’s statement, the move symbolizes both a tribute to Ewing’s legacy and a renewed commitment to restoring the Knicks as perennial contenders. “Patrick represents everything the Knicks stand for—hard work, loyalty, and passion. His return is not just about honoring history; it’s about building
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