Knicks Trade for Patrick Ewing Jr.

[GotGibson?]

The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that forward Patrick Ewing, Jr. has been acquired from Houston for the draft rights to center Frederic Weis.

"Patrick Ewing will have an opportunity here to compete for a spot on our roster," Walsh said. "He is a solid defensive player and a very good athlete."

Ewing, Jr., 6-8, 240-pounds, was originally drafted by Sacramento in the 2008 NBA Draft as the 43rd overall selection. Traded to the Rockets on Aug. 14 as part of a multi-player deal, the 24-year-old Boston native played his first two collegiate seasons at Indiana University before transferring to Georgetown. As a senior with the Hoyas during the 2007-08 season, Ewing averaged 6.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 34 games, winning the Big East Sixth Man of the Year award.

"Coming to the Knicks, and hopefully being able to contribute, means a lot to me. It has always been my dream to play for this team," Ewing, Jr. said. "My goal is to show the coaches that I can play and do all that I can to help the team win some games."

Ewing is the eldest child of Knicks legend, Patrick Ewing, who will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame a week from today. Ewing played for New York from 1985 through 2000 and is the franchise’s all-time leader in virtually every category, including points (23,665), rebounds (10,759), blocked shots (2,758) and games played (1,039). On Feb. 28, 2003, his jersey No. 33 was lifted to the rafters of Madison Square Garden.

Weis was New York’s first-round draft choice (15th overall) in 1999.

[ac-n-mike]

it's a PR move by the Knicks just because his old man played there... i doubt he makes the team

[Hands]

I bet he plays a few games to sell some jerseys

[bgbdbstrd]

wow, traded for draft rights for someone drafted almost a decade ago...

"Frederic Weis"?

isnt he the frenchman VC leaped over in the '96 olympics?

[Steve_O_21]

Guess which one is Weis

[GotGibson?]

Originally Posted by Steve_O_21

Guess which one is Weis

#10?

[77ncaachamps]

Ewing will stick.

He's an energy guy and hustles well. He can occasionally hit a big shot and will clean the boards.

There's not much on that NYK roster that screams top NBA talent.

[Ajax44]

I disagree. The Knicks actually have a roster full of good players. However, most either refuse to play defense, refuse to play as a team, or refuse to learn versus just relying on their athletic talents.

It is the attitudes, and not the talent level, that ruins the Knicks. And they are missing a team leader; the veteran that forces the others to be respectful and play as a team by setting the example and getting up in their face for not giving 100%.