Living in the Shadows – A Patrick Ewing Jr. Story

**HARLEE23** · 06-10-2011, 04:54 PM

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Following, nice backstory.

**RMJH4** · 06-10-2011, 05:06 PM

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Patrick Ewing Jr. The story so far.

Ewing Jr. was chosen as the 43rd overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings. Soon afterwards, he signed a contract with the Kings. He was later traded to the Houston Rockets in a five-player deal that brought Ron Artest to the Rockets. On August 29, 2008, Ewing Jr. followed in his father's footsteps once again, when he was traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for the rights of former first round pick Frédéric Weis.

After some initial speculation that he would wear his father's retired number 33, Ewing Jr. took number 6 in honor of his favorite player Bill Russell. Number 6 was also his father's number in his final season in the NBA with the Orlando Magic and on the USA Dream Team.

Ewing Jr. played in two Knicks pre-season games prior to making his New York debut in Knicks final pre-season game on October 24, 2008. Ewing Jr. entered the game in the 4th quarter to a thunderous ovation by the Madison Square Garden crowd. Ewing Jr. helped fuel Knicks' late rally, where the Knicks would come back from a 21-point deficit. Ewing Jr. had two dunks, a three-pointer, a steal and a blocked shot. He had seven fourth-quarter points. In total, he played 3 pre-season games for the Knicks, averaging 8.1 minutes, 3.7 points and 1.7 rebounds. On October 27, 2008, Ewing Jr. was waived by the Knicks in order to get the roster down to the maximum of 15 players for the start of the 2008-09 season.

Ewing Jr. was signed by Knicks D-League affiliate, Reno Bighorns on December 15, 2008. On the day he signed, Ewing Jr. He made his D-League debut against Utah Flash, recording 15 points. After his first 30 games with the Bighorns, Ewing Jr. had averaged 16.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks per game with an efficiency rating of +20.00.

**RMJH4** · 06-10-2011, 05:12 PM

**RMJH4** · 06-10-2011, 06:40 PM

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Ewing’s Epilogues: Episode 1

Enough is enough. I’ve been bumming around here all offseason. Shooting some hoops down at the local high school just won’t cut it no more. The league is back on, but I just can’t watch it much, well maybe for Dad but I can’t watch the Knicks or Hornets no more. November now and nobody has given me a call. Surely they have my number?

Man the D- League draft came and went and I aint been picked up. I had a good spell with Reno before; I can’t understand them passing me up. Maybe they have just decided to go a new direction. Sioux Falls, I ripped it up down there, but I didn’t really like it there. I thought I already proved with the Hornets that I’m over my MCL? You know I think I might go check out some of the prelim rosters.

Springfield, MA might be ok, short car drive from Beantown. Hmm. Earl Clark, Derrick Brown, Da’Sean Butler, Chris Hunter. Damn they’re pretty much stacked in the post. I’ve got game, but it might be tough to crack the rotation there.

Ok what other teams are nearby. Portland, ME. Right they’ve got Marcus Landry, Pete Morrison, Eddy Curry? Hell they’ve got Curry? I wonder has he gotten back in shape. They’re pretty thin on the frontcourt otherwise (Sorry Eddy!) but it’s a 2 hour drive to Portland.

Maine Red Claws? I played against them last season, they weren’t great but this is only going to be their second season. Affiliated with Boston Celtics and Charlotte Bobcats. Sweet!! I think it’s time to give the old man a call. I know he’s busy down in the Big O, but he’s always got time for me. Jr out.

**Baysdell23** · 06-10-2011, 07:18 PM

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So u will play d league games?

**RMJH4** · 06-11-2011, 07:59 AM

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Yep. I'll basically play whatever games Ewing Jr is involved in. I have simmed the first season, set all the fake dleague players to age 45 and got them to retire. Then the second season the cpu fills the roster spots with free agents and unsigned players from the 2011 draft.More news on who Ewing Jr signs for coming later today.

**RMJH4** · 06-11-2011, 09:31 AM

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Patrick Ewing Jr. Sign for Maine Red Claws

November 4^th 2011

Patrick Ewing Jr. has signed a 1yr $12k deal with the Maine Red Claws. The Maine Red Claws are based in Portland, Maine. They are currently the D-League affiliate of the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Bobcats.

Ewing Jr. was born and lives in Boston, Massachusetts. The trip to Portland is relatively short, and a strong reason Ewing Jr. approached the Red Claws about playing for them. After an uneventful summer due to the CBA negotiations, Ewing Jr. was left unsigned by an NBA or D-League team. It just so happened that the Red Claws needed a power forward to fill out their roster.

The Red Claws had already signed some notable former NBA players, Eddy Curry and Mickael Gelabale. Patrick Beverly and Allan Ray were also signed. Ewing Jr. seen some potential in the roster and decided to contact the Maine front office himself. Well we’d be lying if we didn’t say Pat Ewing Snr. didn’t have a quiet word or two…

An experienced D- League player such as Ewing Jr. will add greatly to the team, and coach Austin Ainge believes they can make a real run at the NBDL playoffs this year, in only their second year in existence.

Coach Ainge is the son of Celtics current GM Danny Ainge. Ewing Jr. hopes that a solid season with the Red Claws could lead to some interest from his hometown Celtics in picking him up as minor role player. The perennial championship contenders are where Ewing Jr. would one day like to ply his trade. His hometown team. One can always dream, right? But for now, Ewing Jr. is just happy to have a team. Let’s see what he can make of this opportunity.

Coach Ainge is pleased with the Red Claws lastest signing

**RMJH4** · 06-11-2011, 10:53 AM

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Ewing’s Epilogues: Episode 2.

November 5th 2011

Had the first meet and greet with the Red Claws today. Some good ballers here that I’m really looking forward to playing with. Eddy Curry seems to have gotten himself into some better shape. He said he’s down from over 300lbs for the first time in a year! Hope he can keep that going! I knew Marcus Landry a little from going to Knicks games last year, he’s a nice guy and I think we’ll be facing off in practice quite a bit this year. He played for the Red Claws at the start of last season too.

Allan Ray is a streaky shooter from the Bronx, and plays a little like his namesake Ray Allen! He can really light it up. I know from watching some Celtics shoot around’s in the past. It’s nice to have a shooter like him to play on the outside, gives you more space to work in the post. Mickael Gelabale has bounced around the league over the last few years and been on lots of preseason rosters.. I know he can play, and the 6-7 French small forward adds a different dimension to every team he has played with in Europe.

Demetrius Nichols is another guy who, has similar traits on the court, but can also go off some nights and really score. He was born and grew up in Boston like myself, but we were from different parts of town. He had a great career with Syracuse. He’s also played for the Knicks, along with Jared Jordan. Not for much longer than I did either. It’s gonna be interesting seeing these guys and bouncing our stories of one another at practices!

There seems to be a nice mix of youth and experience here, something which I didn’t really have at Reno or Siouxfalls the last few years. Guys that have been role players with NBA teams, and guys that have very recently excelled in college. Pete Morrison out of TCU and Patrick Beverly spring to mind. Really looking forward to our first week’s preseason training should be interesting.

Austin Ainge seems like a nice guy, Danny’s son. He has a great career with BYU and still works very closely with the Celtics head office. But by far and away the most exciting part of the day was when The Big Oak Tree walked through the door. Charles Oakley who had been an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats last season, would be helping Austin Ainge out this year.

The Bobcats (MJ) wanted a more hands on approach with the Red Claws this year and has asked him to join the coaching staff. Due to his ongoing back problems, Oakley wanted a lighter travel schedule and the D-League offers him that. Should be good to learn from him, and I seem to remember watching him and dad involved in a few battles for the Knicks over the years. Man we could have a former Knicks/NY born starting 5 here! Wait till dad hears this!

**RMJH4** · 06-14-2011, 03:43 PM

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Maine Red Claws Roster 2011-12

Maine Red Claws
#	NAME	POS	AGE	HT	WT	OVR
3	Alex Acker	SG	28	6'5"	185	(52)
11	Patrick Beverly	PG	23	6'1"	180	(63)
2	Eddy Curry	C	29	7'0"	295	(60)
33	Patrick Ewing Jr.	PF	27	6'8"	235	(60)
15	Mickael Gelabale	SF	28	6'7"	215	(57)
5	Julius Hodge	SG	28	6'7"	210	(52)
21	Bobby Jones	SF	27	6'7"	215	(53)
1	Jared Jordan	PG	27	6'2"	187	(57)
6	Marcus Landry	PF	26	6'7"	230	(54)
32	Pete Morrison	C	19	6'11"	257	(56)
8	Demetris Nichols	SF	27	6'8"	216	(59)
20	Allan Ray	SG	27	6'2"	190	(56)

HEAD COACH

Austin Ainge

ASSISTANT COACH

Charles Oakley

ASSISTANT COACH FOR PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Cam Twiss

ATHLETIC TRAINER

Ed Lacerte

Maine Red Claws Depth Chart

	1st	2nd	3rd
PG	P. Beverly	J. Jordan
SG	A. Ray	J. Hodge	A. Acker
SF	M. Gelabale	D. Nichols	B. Jones
PF	P. Ewing Jr.	M. Landry
C	E. Curry	P. Morrison

**RMJH4** · 06-14-2011, 03:58 PM

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Settings

Season Length: 82 games (50 D-League Games)

Team Chemistry: On

Player Roles: On

Trade Deadline: On
Trade Override: Off
Allow CPU Trades: On
Draft: WarpedHalfling's Draft Classes
Playoffs: 7-7-7-7
Difficulty: All-Star
Roster: My OwnLineup Management: On

Simulation Strategy: On
Prospect Scouting: On
Player Trading: On
Player Roles: On
Staff Contracts: On
Player Contracts: On
Pre Draft Workouts: On
NBA Draft: On
Training Camps: On

I have simulated the first season. Have set all Fake D- League to age 45 in first season. They have retired bar one or two. The cpu replaced these with players from the real free agency pool, and undrafted rookies from the 2011 Draft.

**RMJH4** · 06-14-2011, 04:29 PM

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Ewing’s Epilogues: Episode 3

November 18th 2011

Preseason camp was hella tough. But got to say I really needed it. As did the other guys. Got some nice chemistry going on with the guys after some good team bonding all week long. Eddy Curry still has some game. Now that he’s working on getting back in shape, I think he’s gonna play very strong for us this year. Demetris Nihcols and Mickael Gelabale are having one major battle for the starting 3 spot. Both were really lighting up on the court all camp long. We really have 2 star players right there.

At point guard we have Patrick Beverly and Jared Jordan. Although Jordan is the more experienced of the two, I just think Patrick impressed more this camp. His better shooting stroke seems to be giving him the edge. Their quickness and court vision seems pretty even otherwise.

At shooting guard, Allan Ray looks to have the starting spot sown down. His shooting and floor spacing is incredible. He played a little in Europe last year and his fundamentals have really improved. Alex Acker and Julius Hodge bring some more experience, but not the all-around ability Allan possesses.

At small forward I mentioned the intense battle earlier. Both men are over 6’7”, can shoot, defend and drive to the cup. I think I need to toss a coin to see who starts!! Whoever loses this battle is sure to be 6^th man though.

At power forward, it’s between myself and Marcus Landry. I have a height and weight advantage, and also an experience advantage over Marcus. Nevertheless, I will be delighted to get the coaches nod here. We were pretty even all week, Marcus rebounded slightly better than me, but I really scored heavily all week. I’d be disappointed not to be starting tomorrow.

At center we’ve got Eddy Curry and the rook, Pete Morrison. Curry has his spot nailed down, but big Pete certainly pushed him hard all week. Pete will give us valuable minutes off the bench, until Eddy gets in better shape. Both these guys are great to work with in the post. Had some strong games with Curry, he really is a beast on the block!

Time to get some sleep now, game no 1 vs. the Austin Toros tomorrow at home. Wonder if the Portland Expo building will be full………..

**RMJH4** · 06-14-2011, 04:53 PM

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Game 1 - Maine Red Claws 88 – 86 Austin Toros

Ewing Jr. soars for an emphatic dunk to give Maine the lead in the 4^th quarter.

Nov 19, 2011 - AUS at MNE
TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Toros (0-0)	26	28	10	22	86
Red Claws (0-0)	21	20	24	23	88

Red Claws
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Patrick Ewing Jr.	33	13-20	0-0	6-8	8	1	0	1	2	32

Toros Starters
M. Banks
Q. Ross
B. Simmons
E. Najera
C. Mihm

Red Claws Starters
P. Beverley
A. Ray
M. Gelabale
P. Ewing Jr.
E. Curry

	Game Leaders
Pts:	33	Marcus Banks (Toros)
Reb:	10	Ime Udoka (Toros)
Ast:	9	Marcus Banks (Toros)

Ewing’s Epilogue

“I’m delighted with my first game as a Red Claw. 32 points and 8 rebounds, just missed out on a double-double. I had some nice dunks throughout the game. One really nasty dunk in the 4^th to put us up by one late in the game. Eduardo Najera was a tough matchup but I limited him to 7 points and 6 rebounds. Marcus Banks showed the scouts he has some nasty game, scoring 33. My man Allan Ray tore it up with 20 points for us. Much respect goes out to Eddy Curry. Baby Shaq was back beastin’ the block with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Hope we can form a formidable frontcourt”

**RMJH4** · 06-14-2011, 05:14 PM

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Game 2 Austin Toros 82 – 95 Maine Red Claws

Ewing Jr. was dominant on the boards with 12 rebounds and 9 points.

Nov 20, 2011 - AUS at MNE

TEAM1ST2ND3RD4THSCOREToros (0-1)2720132282Red Claws (1-0)2628142795

Red Claws
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Patrick Ewing Jr.	34	4-11	0-1	1-4	12	1	0	0	5	9

Toros Starters

M. Banks
Q. Ross
B. Simmons
E. Najera
M. Ely

Red Claws Starters

P. Beverly
A. Ray
D. Nichols
P. Ewing Jr.
E. Curry

Game Leaders

Pts - 17 - D. Nichols (Red Claws)
Rebs - 12 - P. Ewing Jr. (Red Claws)
Asts - 3 - M. Gelabale (Red Claws)
Stls - 3 - B. Simmons (Toros)
Blks - 2 - M. Ely (Toros)

Ewing’s Epilogue

“Almost the first double-double of the season, disappointed with the pretty low numbers otherwise. A win is a win though, and we’re 2 and 0 to start. We pulled away late on with Demetris Nichols really lighting it up from 3. Baby Shaq grabbed a dub-dub with 13 and 10. Marcus Banks was really off his game tonight, but that was in no small part to Patrick Beverly’s defense. I held Najera to 6 and 6 which was no small feat. Onwards and upwards Red Claws”

**RMJH4** · 06-14-2011, 05:20 PM

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