Patrick Ewing's net worth is estimated at around $75 million, built from roughly $125 million in career NBA salary with the Knicks, Seattle SuperSonics, and Orlando Magic, plus endorsements, media appearances, and his years as Georgetown's head coach. He never won an NBA championship as a player, but finally earned a title ring in 2026 in a front-office capacity when the New York Knicks won their first championship since 1973.
Quick Facts
| Born | August 5, 1962, Kingston, Jamaica |
| College | Georgetown University; 1984 NCAA champion, 1985 Naismith Player of the Year |
| NBA Career | New York Knicks (1985-2000), Seattle SuperSonics, Orlando Magic; 11-time All-Star; two NBA Finals appearances, no championship as a player |
| Coaching | NBA assistant (Wizards, Rockets, Magic); Georgetown head coach 2017-2023; Washington Wizards assistant coach starting 2026-27 |
| Estimated Net Worth | Around $75 million |
Georgetown and the 1985 NBA Draft
Ewing starred at Georgetown from 1981 to 1985, leading the Hoyas to three national championship games in four years and winning the title in 1984, when he was also named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. He won the Naismith Player of the Year Award as a senior in 1985 and was the first overall pick in that year's NBA Draft, taken by the New York Knicks.
NBA Career With the Knicks
Ewing spent 15 seasons with the Knicks, making 11 All-Star teams and reaching the NBA Finals twice, in 1994 and 1999, losing both series without ever winning a championship as a player. He also won Olympic gold with Team USA in 1984 and as a member of the 1992 "Dream Team." He finished his playing career with brief stints on the Seattle SuperSonics and Orlando Magic before retiring in 2002.
Coaching Career and Georgetown
After retiring, Ewing worked as an NBA assistant coach for the Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets, and Orlando Magic. He became Georgetown's head coach in 2017, winning the 2021 Big East Tournament title, but was fired in March 2023 after the program's performance declined, finishing with a 75-109 overall record.
Finally Winning a Championship in 2026
Ewing later returned to the Knicks organization as a basketball ambassador working with the front office. When the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals -- their first title since 1973 -- Ewing earned a championship ring in that front-office role, more than three decades after coming up short in two Finals appearances as a player. In July 2026, he left the Knicks to become an assistant coach with the Washington Wizards, returning to the franchise where he began his NBA coaching career.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick Ewing's net worth?
Estimated at around $75 million, built mainly from his NBA playing salary, endorsements, and coaching earnings.
Did Patrick Ewing ever win an NBA championship?
Not as a player -- he reached the Finals twice with the Knicks but lost both. He earned his first championship ring in 2026 in a Knicks front-office role.
Why was Patrick Ewing fired from Georgetown?
He was let go as head coach in March 2023 after the program's on-court performance declined over his six seasons.
What is Patrick Ewing doing now?
He joined the Washington Wizards as an assistant coach starting with the 2026-27 season, after previously serving as a Knicks basketball ambassador.