The father-son duo of the Ewings have been making significant strides in their respective basketball career. Most NBA fans would know by now that Patrick Ewing has rejoined the New York Knicks as an ambassador. A franchise to which he dedicated almost all his NBA career. Under the new role, he will assist both basketball and business operations for the team.

“As I said the day my number 33 jersey lifted into the rafters at MSG, I will always be a Knick and I will always be a New Yorker. I can’t wait to get started in this new position and to officially be back with the organization that I love so much,” Ewing said in a statement. But what about his son? Is he associated with the NBA in any capacity like his father? Let’s find out what the 40-year-old has been up to through his basketball career.

Is Patrick Ewing Jr. a part of the NBA?

If you’ve ever wondered whether Patrick Ewing Jr., the son of the legendary Patrick Ewing, is still involved with the NBA, the answer is—not quite. In fact, he never really had a long-term NBA career. However, he played for quite some time in the NBA G-League (back then known as the Development League). His initial seasons in the development league came as quite impressive, even earning him a D-League All-Star appearance in 2011.

But unlike his father, the 40-year-old never managed to make it big in the NBA. With time, his D-league stats declined. And as a result, he could manage just 7 games in the NBA with the New Orleans Hornets (now Pelicans). He also had a brief stint with the Knicks, but that was only limited to the 3 pre-season games he played with the team in 2008 until the team waived him off.

However, the son of 11x All-Star found his place in the overseas basketball scenario. This included Germany’s BBL, Spain’s Liga Endesa, and some other appearances in Greece and Qatar. Yet, his involvement in the overseas basketball scenario was not limited to his role as a player. So where is he now, you ask?

Well, Patrick Ewing Jr. has once again found a major place outside of the NBA. Yes, NBL1 North’s South West Metro Pirates recently announced the 40-year-old as their new head coach for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The best part is that he’s no stranger to the team. He has already served as their lead assistant coach just last season.

“We are excited to welcome Patrick Ewing Jr. as our head coach… His extensive playing background, combined with his coaching experience, makes him the perfect fit for our organization,” Pirates CEO Chris Angus said. He further highlighted the 40-year-old’s passion for the game. Something that Angus believes will be instrumental in the Pirates’ pursuit of success.

Not the first time that Ewing Jr. will undertake the role of the head coach

If you’re a basketball fan who follows the CEBL, you may have noticed a familiar name making headlines—Patrick Ewing Jr. Yes, the son of a Knicks legend, but carving his own path in the sport for a long enough time now. Let’s rewind a bit. Back in 2021, Ewing Jr. took on the role of lead assistant coach for the Ottawa BlackJacks in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).

He was just getting started, but his presence on the sidelines was already creating buzz. No wonder he leveled up big time, becoming both the inaugural General Manager and Head Coach of the Newfoundland Growlers in 2022. If you’re wondering how that leap went? It was a success.

Steve Konchalski, the Growlers’ Senior Advisor of Basketball Operations, knew what he was getting with Ewing Jr. “He brings a unique skill set to his position,” Konchalski said. Emphasizing the fact that Ewing Jr. had been exposed to basketball at the highest levels his entire life. His work with the Growlers, the team’s 6 wins in the last 10 games.

Especially the 94-80 win over the Ottawa BlackJacks prompted the BlackJacks itself to hire back Ewing Jr. But this time, as the Senior Director of Player Personnel. “I had an amazing time with the BlackJacks in 2021. Ottawa is a wonderful city, and my family and I received a very warm welcome,” the newly appointed director said back then. So even though Patrick Ewing Jr. is not a part of the NBA at the moment, he has ensured to follow one thing his father did—commitment to the game.

Stay tuned for more updates. Join us for the exciting second episode of the “Dual Threat Show” as our host, BG12, sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection, Asia Avinger.