Patrick Ewing returns to the Knicks – NBC New York

Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing returns to the New York Knicks in the newly created position of basketball ambassador.

The Knicks said Friday that Ewing will support both basketball and business operations in his role.

Ewing was selected No. 1 overall by the Knicks in the 1985 draft, went on to play 15 seasons in New York and is the franchise's career leader in points, rebounds, blocks, steals and games played. The Knicks made the playoffs in his final 13 seasons.

The Knicks retired Ewing's No. 33 jersey in 2003. He worked as an NBA assistant coach for several teams and was head coach at Georgetown, the team he led to the 1984 NCAA championship, and now has a job with the Knicks.

“As I said the day my No. 33 jersey fell from the rafters at MSG, I will always be a Knick and always a New Yorker,” Ewing said in a statement. “I can’t wait to get started.” To take on this new position and officially be back with the organization I love so much.”

Ewing's return to the Knicks was announced a day after USA Basketball announced he would also return as coach. Ewing will serve as an assistant coach under head coach Stephen Silas for two two-game windows of FIBA ​​AmeriCup qualifying in November and February.