Patrick Ewing Birthday: The NBA Legend Who Changed the Game

Patrick Ewing is a basketball legend who has achieved great success on and off the court. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1962, and he moved to the United States when he was 12 years old. He attended Georgetown University, where he played basketball from 1982 to 1985. Ewing was a dominant force in college, leading the Hoyas to the NCAA championship game in 1984.
Ewing was drafted by the New York Knicks with the first overall pick in the 1985 NBA draft. He quickly became one of the best centers in the league, and he led the Knicks to two NBA Finals appearances in 1994 and 1999. Ewing was also named the NBA's Most Valuable Player in 1991. He is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, winning with the United States in 1984 and 1992.
After retiring from the NBA in 2002, Ewing transitioned into coaching. He served as an assistant coach for the Seattle SuperSonics and the Orlando Magic before becoming the head coach of the Georgetown University men's basketball team in 2017. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008. 
Ewing has been successful as a coach, and he has led the Hoyas to several NCAA Tournament appearances. He is the only player in NBA history to have his jersey retired by both the Knicks and Georgetown. One of the most accomplished centers in NBA history, Ewing is the only all-time leading scorer in Georgetown University men's basketball history. Ewing is also active with his charitable and philanthropic endeavors. He has established several foundations to help underprivileged youth, and has also served as an ambassador for the United Nations. 
While Ewing has not authored any books himself, he has been featured in several including Patrick Ewing: The Big Man by Peter Vecsey (1984), Patrick Ewing: Inside the Mind of a Champion by Bill Walton (1994), and Patrick Ewing: A Champion's Journey by Ian O'Connor (2008). 
Ewing is a very private person not make public appearances often. However, he is still active in the basketball world.