I watched his whole career. He is the most underrated player in NBA history. 25000 points, he could score from anywhere, wide variety of moves, he had mid to long range jumper, super athlete and on defense he was just as dominant. Ewing vs Olajuwon Head to head was close. EW 18.3/9.8 and 2.4 blocks, Dream 21.9/10.5 and 2.9 blocks
I would pick prime Ewing over Prime Robinson.. More rugged, more moves in the post, meaner on the defense.. Shoot I dont think even a Prime Shaq could handle a Prime Ewing.. Prime Ewing was up there with Prime Olajuwan.. But Ewings Knees held him down. early in his career, Rick Pitino used to use Ewing to trap the pg coming up the court. a full court press with the pg and Patrick Ewing on you. his lateral quickness was insane but knee injuries slowed him down.
skillwise for SURE only Hakeem was better.. EWing had turn around fadeaways, he faced up too. Robinson was more athletic and Shaq was more powerful but Ewing was a combination of ALL three of those great centers.. Skilled, athletic, powerful.. just not AS skilled as Hakeem or athletic as Robinson or as Powerful as Shaq.
