Patrick Ewing Basketball Quotations

I never knew what basketball was. I started playing on the playground. People used to laugh at me and joke at me because I was so tall and I didn't know the game and couldn't play it.

Whenever my body heals and the pain and all the swelling goes away is when I'll be ready.

I think the people here in New York appreciated what I brought to the table, and they showed it when I retired by the way they came out and supported me, and it meant a lot to me. It made me feel like I am a part of this city, and I will remain a part of this city.

We might make a lot of money but, we also spend a lot of money.

Everybody keeps telling me how surprised they are with what I've done. But I'm telling you honestly that it doesn't surprise me. I knew I could do it.

I positively, positively, positively want to play. I've got everything else so why not a gold medal? I want to play.

We feel that we are fighting for our lives and our livelihoods.

Umm - it was - you know - umm - a good game. You know.