Patrick Ewing is recognized as one of the league’s all-time greats. He is one of the best big man players the game has ever seen.
Like so many other basketball icons, Ewing has his own signature line of sneakers. Ewing Athletics has been the Center’s own brand since 1989. In fact, he was the first NBA player to have his very own brand.
The Start
He was the top pick in the 1985 NBA Draft. Ewing went to the New York Knicks with a lot of hype and excitement. He would quickly become a New York legend with his offensive and defensive dominance.
The Ewing sneakers were very popular in the early 1990s. They gained success in New York, which is a major cultural hub in the world.
Styles
Some of the popular Ewing styles included the Center, Concept, and the Focus.
The End
As the years went on, interest in Ewing Athletics started to lessen. The sneaker industry was evolving and smaller companies, like Ewing, had a hard time keeping up with the big boys.
The Return
In the early 2010s, interest online, brought on by nostalgia, returned for the shoes. There started to be a worldwide thirst for some of the vintage styles to return. In 2012, Patrick Ewing relaunched the brand.
Legacy
Patrick Ewing was a dominant force in the pros and on the collegiate level. He made 11 All-Star teams and has 2 Olympic Gold Medals. In 2008, Ewing was inducted into the Basketball Hall Of Fame.
Ewing Athletics were designed with the big man in mind. They captured the power and dominance of the legend. The shoes also represented the spirit and style of New York City.
Ewing and his brand live on today and are still available in retro styles and colorways. There are also new collabs and styles being offered by Ewing Athletics.
- Adam C. Better
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