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Sun Mar 02, 2008 2:58 pm EST

Will Ewing return to Knicks as head coach?

By Michael Hurd

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With changes anticipated in the New York Knicks' organization this offseason, and the potential for a coaching search should Garden chairman James Dolan decide to sever ties with Isiah Thomas, Patrick Ewing could be ready to make another arrival in New York.

This time as a head coach.

"That's definitely something I want," Ewing said of becoming a head coach in the NBA, "but am I ready? You won't know until you get the offer."

Ewing is in his fifth season as an assistant coach and his first on Stan Van Gundy's staff with the Orlando Magic. He previously worked with Jeff Van Gundy with the Houston Rockets.

Source: NewsdayNew Window

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  1. America!
    1. Posted by America! Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:24 pm EDT

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    better than Isiah
  2. mietek b
    2. Posted by mietek b Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:19 pm EDT

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    he would be perfect they need to remove some pieces though
  3. denzilla
    3. Posted by denzilla Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:34 pm EDT

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    yes. yes. yes.
    he would restore pride and toughness. he'd also be perfect if we're gonna be stuck with those sloppy heartless big men of ours.
    i wonder why he hasn't patrolled our sidelines to date yet. he must still be salty about getting traded.
    --as well he should be.
  4. pvdenraptured
    4. Posted by pvdenraptured Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:22 pm EDT

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    anybody other than that loser thomas
  5. Jeremy R
    5. Posted by Jeremy R Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:30 pm EDT

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    do it.
  6. cha
    6. Posted by cha Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    never seen a 7 footer coach though
  7. Isukatthis
    7. Posted by Isukatthis Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:25 pm EDT

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    keep thomas, i like his losing ways. go celtics!!!!
  8. india
    8. Posted by india Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    wdf in ishiah we trust....
    [profane] ewing he never won a championship!!!
  9. cub man
    9. Posted by cub man Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:26 pm EDT

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    I agree with the real mcCoy
  10. MJS
    10. Posted by MJS Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:23 pm EDT

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    just let thomas finish what he's started. complete annihilation of a one of the great sport franchises.
  11. Lightning Strikes
    11. Posted by Lightning Strikes Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT

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    Please get Patrick as the NEW YORK KNICKS head coach and trade Isaih for a book of matches and some bubblegum.
  12. A Yahoo! User
    12. Posted by A Yahoo! User Sun Mar 02, 2008 3:40 pm EST

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    no way
    ewing is great for the magic. he made dwight howard who he is. no one can make the knicks better anyway. why steal our great assistant!?!?
  13. ChuckFromDetroit
    13. Posted by ChuckFromDetroit Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    Bill Lambier and Mahorn. Ewing can take over for Zeke as the top cat. But New York should hire two of the "Real" Bad Boys as Coaches who will make the knicks tough. I'm a Pistons fan although I think Lambier and Mahorn could come in and teach these ladies on the Knicks how to be men like these two have done with the Detroit WNBA team.
  14. Rocky Balboa IS FICTIONAL MALAKES
    14. Posted by Rocky Balboa IS FICTIONAL MALAKES Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:34 pm EDT

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    As a Knick fan, I hope he returns. The Curse of Ewing- ever since we traded him- we have went down hill. His return will balance the universe out lol.
  15. mrchicago
    15. Posted by mrchicago Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:27 pm EDT

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    Patrick Ewing as the Head Coach, hopefully not in my lifetime. Unless of course the Knicks want to continue in the basement.
  16. sixnohit
    16. Posted by sixnohit Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:31 pm EDT

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    Anyone would be better than Zeke. He must have some racy photos of Jimmy Dolan. But here's a little suggestion for the Knick fans. As long as you're going to the games, you're making Dolan money and clearly that's all he cares about. Stop going to the games and show him that you as fans aren't going to put up with crap. I know it's fun to go and yell 'Fire Isiah' but while you're having fun, Jimmy is rolling around in his money and not caring about your team.
  17. jamie
    17. Posted by jamie Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:20 pm EDT

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    YES! Please bring big Pat back in there to help restore the broken image of basketball in the Big Apple! If management is smart they would persue this with some urgency. He can't do any worse than I.T. and the Garden fans still love him! WTF Dolan, Isiah?! Why?!
  18. jeff
    18. Posted by jeff Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:40 pm EDT

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    whether it works out its a start in the right direction at least Ewing would deserve some patience to get the job done.You know he's a hard worker the effort would be there.The New GM[thank goodness] would have to help Ewing with the process he couldnt do it himself..let's face it Isiah has DESTROYED the knicks it will taked a tremedous talent of minds to improve this stench I mean team
  19. Porce
    19. Posted by Porce Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:16 pm EDT

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    PLEASE BRING BACKING #33..
    It'll be the best thing thats happened to this franchise since Ewing was drafted by the Knicks out of Georgetown..
  20. jj516
    20. Posted by jj516 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:15 pm EDT

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    wow, if that is true, he will put his foot in all the players asx everytime they lost.
  21. bigboo's bro
    21. Posted by bigboo's bro Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    I respect Ewing, so I hope he doesn't ruin his reputation by taking over the NYK trainwreck unless Thomas and Lil Arseface Jimmy are out of the picture. Thomas is a complete incompetent as an executive, and Lil Arseface is clearly Arsetarded or he would have given Thomas the boot a long time ago.
  22. Big Rich G
    22. Posted by Big Rich G Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:42 pm EDT

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    Hummmmmm...how about "player - coach" ??
  23. Old Man
    23. Posted by Old Man Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:54 pm EDT

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    Be careful what you wish for. Remember, Ewing got no rings while in NYC. He has no track record as a head coach. He only worked for the Van Gundys. There are much better candidates than Ewing.
  24. LakersFan
    24. Posted by LakersFan Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:53 pm EDT

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    ????
    Didn't see that one coming...Anyone but Isiah!
    It's time for Dolan to stop being arrogant and admit he was wrong trusting Isiah Thomas,
  25. ArtB
    25. Posted by ArtB Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm EDT

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    gotta get whoever takes the job some serious players!

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