Patrick Ewing Jr.
He forged his own basketball identity beyond his father's shadow, becoming a respected coach after a gritty playing career defined by defensive hustle.
Born 1984 (age 42)·American basketball player·Birthday: May 20·Millennials
Biography
Patrick Ewing Jr. entered the world with a name that carried the weight of Madison Square Garden, but he spent his career writing a different story. The son of New York Knicks great Patrick Ewing, he played with a recognizable energy but a distinct style, making his mark as a defensive specialist and high-motor role player. After a standout college career at Indiana and Georgetown, his NBA journey was brief, with stints including the New York Knicks—a poetic but challenging assignment. He found his footing overseas and in the NBA G League, where his intelligence and work ethic shone. This naturally transitioned into coaching, where he has built a reputation for player development. Now an assistant coach in Australia, he mentors the next generation, using lessons from a life spent both in and out of the brightest spotlight.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Patrick was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Patrick Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Patrick's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won an NBA G League championship with the Reno Bighorns in 2018 as a player.
- Named the NBA D-League Slam Dunk Contest champion in 2013.
- Played a key defensive role for Georgetown University, helping them reach the 2007 NCAA Final Four.
- Currently serves as an assistant coach for the Brisbane Bullets in Australia's National Basketball League.
Did You Know?
He is the godson of another NBA Hall of Famer, Alonzo Mourning.
He won the NBA D-League Slam Dunk Contest by jumping over a seated 7-foot-2 teammate, Hamady N'Diaye.
He transferred from Indiana University to Georgetown to play his final college seasons for his father, who was then the head coach.
“I built my own path, focusing on defense and energy every single night.”
