Patrick Ewing Basketball Card 2000 Fleer No. 192 - Mint condition, see photos ... Includes FREE SHIPPING. Note sports memorabilia market hit $16 billion in 2023. Projections indicate it will reach $52 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 14% during the forecast period (2024-2032).
Patrick Ewing was a dominant force in the NBA for 17 seasons, etching his name in basketball history as one of the greatest centers to ever play the game. After a storied collegiate career at Georgetown, the 7-foot center was the first overall pick in the 1985 NBA draft by the New York Knicks, a franchise he would become synonymous with for the next 15 years. An 11-time All-Star and the 1986 Rookie of the Year, Ewing was a formidable presence in the paint, known for his tenacious defense, prolific shot-blocking, and a signature baseline jump shot. He led the Knicks to two NBA Finals appearances in 1994 and 1999, embodying the tough, gritty identity of the team throughout the decade. While an NBA championship eluded him, Ewing's impact is undeniable; he is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and was named to the NBA's 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams. He finished his career with brief stints with the Seattle SuperSonics and Orlando Magic, leaving a legacy as a warrior and a perennial All-NBA talent who competed fiercely against a golden generation of NBA centers.