32+ Patrick Ewing Quotes On Basketball, Larry Bird And Magic

Patrick Ewing was a Jamaican-American professional basketball player and coach. He was a Hall of Fame center who spent most of his career with the New York Knicks. He won Olympic gold medals with the U.S. national team in 1984 and 1992. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Patrick Ewing on leadership, basketball, life.

Top 10 Patrick Ewing Quotes

1. 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.
2. It's the person who has done nothing who is sure nothing can be done.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. We feel that we are fighting for our lives and our livelihoods.
6. We might make a lot of money but, we also spend a lot of money.
7. Everybody always thinks the grass is always greener.
8. Getting the degree meant more to me than an NCAA title, being named All-American or winning an Olympic gold medal.
9. This means a lot. I'm being recognized for all the blood, sweat and tears I put into a 17-year career.
10. I positively, positively, positively want to play. I've got everything else so why not a gold medal? I want to play.

Patrick Ewing Short Quotes

• Amare, Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups - they're virtually unstoppable.
• Whenever my body heals and the pain and all the swelling goes away is when I'll be ready.
• Every parent wants to see their kids excel.

Patrick Ewing Quotes About Basketball

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

Umm - it was - you know - umm - a good game. You know. — Patrick Ewing

I never knew what basketball was. I started playing on the playground. People used to laugh at me and joke at me because I was so tall and I didn't know the game and couldn't play it. — Patrick Ewing

Patrick Ewing Quotes About York

I wish I had stayed and finished my career here in New York. — Patrick Ewing

New York is a passionate city. They want a winner. They deserve a winner. I think we did an outstanding job of bringing it back. — Patrick Ewing

Every time when they would call my name I kept hearing 'New York Knicks' instead of 'Seattle SuperSonics.' — Patrick Ewing

Brooklyn, it's a great town, a great city. It's New York. — Patrick Ewing

Patrick Ewing Quotes About Coaching

I'm sure at some point I will get back into coaching, but right now I need to focus completely on my kids. — Patrick Ewing

Winning a ring is everybody's goal, whether you're a player or a coach. — Patrick Ewing

I'm just like any person who is coaching in this league, I'm just looking for an opportunity, that's all. — Patrick Ewing

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

Patrick Ewing Quotes About Knicks

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

Most of the fans will still be Knick fans. — Patrick Ewing

Pat Riley, Dave Checketts and Ernie Grunfeld - they brought the Knicks back to the glory days. It started with Rick Pitino. We took our first step with him, making the playoffs. When Pat came in we just kicked the door open. — Patrick Ewing

Patrick Ewing Famous Quotes And Sayings

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

Too much negotiating and not enough work on the court - that's what happened to me during the lockout. Too much talking and not enough training. I couldn't put in my usual offseason work routine. I think that all caught up to me, with my Achilles problems. — Patrick Ewing

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

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

People think that just because you're a center, you're not as smart as the guards or the smaller guys. — Patrick Ewing

Life Lessons by Patrick Ewing

1. Patrick Ewing taught us the importance of hard work and dedication - no matter how difficult the challenge may seem, if you put in the effort and never give up, you can achieve great success.
2. He also showed us the importance of staying humble and never letting success go to your head.
3. Lastly, he demonstrated the power of resilience and perseverance, even when faced with adversity and failure.