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Alonzo Mourning reveals Patrick Ewing pushed him away from teaming up with Knicks

Alonzo Mourning reveals Patrick Ewing pushed him away from teaming up with Knicks

The New York Knicks and Miami Heat became a defining rivalry in the late 1990s with star centers Patrick Ewing and Alonzo Mourning leading their respective squads. Prior to the 1995-96 season, the Knicks were fresh off a second-round playoff exit against the Indiana Pacers. With the Charlotte Hornets having a dilemma over Mourning's new contract, they had the option to ship the big man to New York.