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

When his playing days were over Ewing went on to a coaching career, working in Washington, Houston, Orlando and Charlotte as an assistant before taking over as head coach at his alma mater, Georgetown, in 2017. When he was fired in 2022, he joined the Hornets as a consultant for the last two seasons.

NEW YORK — Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing is returning to the New York Knicks in the newly created position of basketball ambassador.

Announced by the team early on Friday morning, the New York Knicks have reunited with former player and Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing 24 years after he was traded in 2000. He will be joining the organization as a basketball ambassador,

Hall of Fame center Patrick Ewing has rejoined the New York Knicks as an ambassador to assist both basketball and business operations, the team announced Friday.

Hall of Fame New York Knicks center Patrick Ewing is returning to the franchise that drafted him in 1985. After the Knicks’ blockbuster trade for Karl-Anthony Towns, New York is gearing up for a highly anticipated 2024-25 campaign.