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.