Patrick Ewing; number 33 was retired by the Knicks in 2003. source
Patrick Ewing; number 33 was retired by the Knicks in 2003.
In 1983,Patrick Ewing's mother passed away from a heart attack. While still grieving for his mother, the athlete learned that high school sweetheart Sharon Stanford was pregnant with their child source
In 1983,Patrick Ewing's mother passed away from a heart attack. While still grieving for his mother, the athlete learned that high school sweetheart Sharon Stanford was pregnant with their child
On September 18, 2002, Patrick Ewing left professional basketball. That season, he took a job as assistant coach for the Washington Wizards. source
On September 18, 2002, Patrick Ewing left professional basketball. That season, he took a job as assistant coach for the Washington Wizards.
In 1993,Patrick Ewing led the NBA with 789 defensive rebounds. source
In 1993,Patrick Ewing led the NBA with 789 defensive rebounds.
In 1999, Patrick Ewing became the 10th player in NBA history to record 22,000 points and 10,000 rebounds. source
In 1999, Patrick Ewing became the 10th player in NBA history to record 22,000 points and 10,000 rebounds.
Patrick Ewing was top ten in field goal percentage 8 times, top ten in rebounds per game as well as total rebounds 8 times, top ten in points, as well as points per game 8 times, and top ten in blocks per game for 13 years. source
Patrick Ewing was top ten in field goal percentage 8 times, top ten in rebounds per game as well as total rebounds 8 times, top ten in points, as well as points per game 8 times, and top ten in blocks per game for 13 years.
David Robinson and wife Valerie have three boys, David, Corey and Justin. source
David Robinson and wife Valerie have three boys, David, Corey and Justin.
David Robinson Scored a 1,320 on the SAT College Board Exam. source
David Robinson Scored a 1,320 on the SAT College Board Exam.
David Robinson Played just one year of high school basketball at Osbourn Park in Manassas, Virginia. source
David Robinson Played just one year of high school basketball at Osbourn Park in Manassas, Virginia.
David Robinson Has a sister, Kimberly, and a brother, Charles, who is also a Naval Academy graduate. source
David Robinson Has a sister, Kimberly, and a brother, Charles, who is also a Naval Academy graduate.
David Robinson Says his perfect vacation is "relaxing with my family." source
David Robinson Says his perfect vacation is "relaxing with my family."
David Robinson Holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the Naval Academy. source
David Robinson Holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the Naval Academy.
When David Robinson was young he could total up his mother’s grocery bill before she arrived at the register. source
When David Robinson was young he could total up his mother’s grocery bill before she arrived at the register.
David Robinson learned to play piano by ear and at 14 was enrolled in advanced computer classes at a local college. source
David Robinson learned to play piano by ear and at 14 was enrolled in advanced computer classes at a local college.
Over the course of his 14-year career, David Robinson, nicknamed "The Admiral," averaged 21.1 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. source
Over the course of his 14-year career, David Robinson, nicknamed "The Admiral," averaged 21.1 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game.
the 37-year-old David Robinson turned back the clock with a 13-point, 17-rebound performance. source
the 37-year-old David Robinson turned back the clock with a 13-point, 17-rebound performance.
David Robinson scored 40 or more points 22 times in the regular season and once in the playoffs. source
David Robinson scored 40 or more points 22 times in the regular season and once in the playoffs.
Hakeem Olajuwon played the center position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors. source
Hakeem Olajuwon played the center position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors.
Hakeem Olajuwon led the Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. source
Hakeem Olajuwon led the Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995.
in 2016, Hakeem Olajuwon was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame. Listed at 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) (but standing closer to 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) by his own admission). source
in 2016, Hakeem Olajuwon was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame. Listed at 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) (but standing closer to 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) by his own admission).
Hakeem Olajuwon is considered one of the greatest centers ever to play the game. source
Hakeem Olajuwon is considered one of the greatest centers ever to play the game.
Hakeem Olajuwon was nicknamed "The Dream" during his basketball career after he dunked so effortlessly that his college coach said it "looked like a dream. source
Hakeem Olajuwon was nicknamed "The Dream" during his basketball career after he dunked so effortlessly that his college coach said it "looked like a dream.
Hakeem Olajuwon was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the first overall selection of the 1984 NBA draft, a draft that included Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, and John Stockton. source
Hakeem Olajuwon was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the first overall selection of the 1984 NBA draft, a draft that included Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, and John Stockton.
Hakeem Olajuwon remained in Houston where in 1993–94, he became the only player in NBA history to win the NBA MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP awards in the same season. source
Hakeem Olajuwon remained in Houston where in 1993–94, he became the only player in NBA history to win the NBA MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP awards in the same season.
Hakeem Olajuwon first played soccer in his native Nigeria before picking up basketball. source
Hakeem Olajuwon first played soccer in his native Nigeria before picking up basketball.
Hakeem Olajuwon was a major contributor on Houston’s national runner-up teams in 1983 and 1984. source
Hakeem Olajuwon was a major contributor on Houston’s national runner-up teams in 1983 and 1984.
Hakeem Olajuwon was selected as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. source
Hakeem Olajuwon was selected as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
Hakeem Olajuwon ended his career as the league's all-time leader in blocks, with 3,830, and is one of four NBA players to record a quadruple-double. source
Hakeem Olajuwon ended his career as the league's all-time leader in blocks, with 3,830, and is one of four NBA players to record a quadruple-double.
Hakeem Olajuwon married his current wife Dalia Asafi on August 8, 1996 in Houston.They have two daughters, Rahmah and Aisha Olajuwon. Abisola Olajuwon, his daughter with Lita Spencer. source
Hakeem Olajuwon married his current wife Dalia Asafi on August 8, 1996 in Houston.They have two daughters, Rahmah and Aisha Olajuwon. Abisola Olajuwon, his daughter with Lita Spencer.
Scottie Pippen is most remembered for his time with the Chicago Bulls, the team with which he won six NBA titles. Pippen, along with Michael Jordan. source
Scottie Pippen is most remembered for his time with the Chicago Bulls, the team with which he won six NBA titles. Pippen, along with Michael Jordan.