Patrick Ewing disrespected during Knicks championship parade by City Hall
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:18 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
During the New York Knicks' championship parade on June 18, 2026, City Hall displayed banners that mistakenly attributed Ewing's iconic No. 33 jersey to second-year forward Dillon Jones. Ewing’s number is retired by the franchise, while Jones wore No. 1 during the title run and did not play in the playoffs. Ewing attended the parade and appeared to celebrate with the team despite the blunder.
- •Knicks celebrated their championship with a parade on June 18, 2026.
- •City Hall displayed Ewing's retired No. 33 jersey incorrectly as Dillon Jones.
- •Dillon Jones played limited minutes for the Knicks during the championship run.
- •Ewing attended the parade and celebrated with the team.
- •Ewing's jersey number is retired and should not be worn by other players.
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — How Patrick Ewing was majorly disrespected by City Hall during Knicks parade
"The New York Knicks celebrated their championship with a parade on Thursday morning, but in the process, a franchise legend was accidentally slighted.
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