Top News

Patrick Ewing gives Knicks advice for ECF matchup
Sandy Verma | May 19, 2026 12:24 PM CST

Before current members of the New York Knicks learned that they would be facing the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, Knicks legend and Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing spoke with Steve Serby of the New York Post about the Knicks’ ongoing postseason run.

During the conversation, Ewing was asked what he would say if he were given an opportunity to address the Knicks ahead of the matchup versus the Cavaliers.

Patrick Ewing: Knicks need to “take advantage” of championship opportunity

Ewing and his Knicks teammates played in the 1994 NBA Finals versus the Houston Rockets. The Knicks squandered a 3-2 series lead and ultimately fell to Houston in Game 7 that year.

The Knicks haven’t won an NBA title since 1973.

Patrick Ewing discusses what OG Anunoby offers the Knicks

Knicks forward OG Anunoby hasn’t played since he suffered a right hamstring strain on May 6. That said, it appears he will be good to go for New York’s Game 1 showdown versus Cleveland on Tuesday night.

Anunoby is the Knicks’ second-leading scorer during the playoffs with an average of 21.4 points per game.

As of Monday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook had the Knicks as -265 betting favorites to defeat the Cavaliers and advance to the NBA Finals.


READ NEXT
Cancel OK