Patrick Ewing 'getting better' after COVID-19 diagnosis
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New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing is "getting better" after recently testing positive for COVID-19, his son announced on social media Monday.
The Georgetown head coach was hospitalized but has since been allowed to return home.
— Patrick Ewing Jr (@pewingjr6) May 25, 2020
Ewing played 15 seasons for the Knicks, averaging 22.8 points, 10.4 boards, and 2.7 blocks per contest. In 2003, the 11-time All-Star became the ninth player in franchise history to see their number retired.
The 57-year-old has been the bench boss at his alma mater since 2017.
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