MADISON SQUARE GARDEN: New York Knicks Greatest Player Of All Time, Patrick Ewing Is Making A Major Return To The Organization- This Time In A Leadership Role. As Owner- James L. Dolan Reveals In A Monumental Announcement Officially That, The Iconic Veteran And Former Face Of The Team Will Be Rejoining The Organization In 2025 As Co-Owner.  To Propel New York Knicks To Championships Victory, After Renewed Reggie Miller Rivalry With Pacers At The Finals Excitement Erupts Among Fans As Franchise Icon Comes Home.

NBA SHOCKER: Patrick Ewing Returns to New York Knicks as Co-Owner in Monumental Move to Lead Franchise Toward Championship Glory

In a stunning and emotional development that has rocked the basketball world, Patrick Ewing, widely regarded as the greatest player in New York Knicks history, is officially returning to the franchise—this time not as a player or coach, but in a powerful leadership role. Knicks owner James L. Dolan announced on Monday that the iconic Hall of Famer will join the Knicks’ ownership group as Co-Owner in 2025, marking a historic homecoming that has ignited overwhelming excitement among fans and NBA legends alike.

Ewing, who led the Knicks through some of their most competitive and memorable eras during the 1990s, including legendary playoff battles with Michael Jordan’s Bulls and the Reggie Miller-led Pacers, will now play a key role in the strategic vision, culture, and basketball operations of the team. The announcement comes at a pivotal time for the Knicks, who have reemerged as a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference under the leadership of star guard Jalen Brunson and Head Coach Tom Thibodeau.

“This is more than just basketball—this is family,” said Ewing at the official press conference. “The Garden raised me, New York made me, and now it’s time to bring a championship back to the city that has always had my heart.”

The move comes amid renewed intensity in the Knicks-Pacers rivalry, as both franchises find themselves on a collision course in the playoffs once again—rekindling memories of the fierce battles between Ewing and Miller that defined 90s basketball. The nostalgia has only added fuel to the current excitement, with many seeing Ewing’s return as a symbolic and strategic turning point for the Knicks.

Fans flooded social media with messages of joy, respect, and hope, with #EwingReturns trending nationwide. “This is what the franchise needed. A leader who knows what it means to wear that jersey,” wrote one fan.

With his basketball IQ, unmatched Knicks legacy, and now a seat at the decision-making table, Patrick Ewing’s return as Co-Owner signals a new championship-driven era for the franchise. The message is clear: the Knicks are all-in—and New York is buzzing again.