Knicks Legend Patrick Ewing Sends Heartfelt Message To Jalen Brunson

Patrick Ewing narrated a video for Jalen Brunson.

May 18, 1997; Miami, FL; USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Knicks center Patrick Ewing (33) reacts on the court against the Miami Heat during the the first round of the 1997 NBA Playoffs at the Miami Arena. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports / RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports

Earlier this week, All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson was named as the captain of the New York Knicks.

The news was significant, as the Knicks have not had an official caption in five years.

Via the Boardroom: "Jalen Brunson becomes the first Knick to be designated team captain since Lance Thomas in 2018-19.⁠ 🫡"

Jalen Brunson becomes the first Knick to be designated team captain since Lance Thomas in 2018-19.⁠ 🫡
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Full list of franchise captains & co-captains:
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Jalen Brunson⁠
Lance Thomas⁠
Courtney Lee⁠
Carmelo Anthony⁠
Amar'e Stoudemire⁠
Raymond Felton⁠
David Lee⁠
Chris… pic.twitter.com/fYebP2PaG3

— Boardroom (@boardroom) August 6, 2024

On Thursday, the Knicks held a press conference for the major announcement.

They also released a video narrated by Basketball Hall of Famer (and Knicks legend) Patrick Ewing.

Ewing at the beginning of the clip: "Hey Jalen, it's Patrick. If someone told me the young boy running around the Garden would grow up to be the captain of the New York Knicks. You know what? I'd probably believe it. Even as a kid, you could connect with anyone around you and the confidence. You'd walk up to anyone in that locker room and say just about anything. It was family. It's always family with you. People just want to be around you Jalen. You're a born leader."

Born to play basketball for the Knicks!

Just be Jalen, narrated by Patrick Ewing 🎥 pic.twitter.com/18iAZrJ05F

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) August 8, 2024

Rick Brunson (Jalen's father) was teammates with Ewing for two seasons on the Knicks.

He is also currently one of the team's assistant coaches.

Mindset of our CAPTA11N 🔒 pic.twitter.com/bExi8vDcqx

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) August 8, 2024

Ewing played 15 seasons for the Knicks and made 11 NBA All-Star Games in that span.

The team reached the NBA Finals twice but was unable to win a title.

Mar 23, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Former NBA center and Basketball Hall of Fame Member Patrick Ewing waves to the fans during a timeout at the game between the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

As for Brunson, he has been with New York for two seasons.

Last year, the Knicks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the NBA playoffs.