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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

Patrick Ewing disrespected during Knicks championship parade by City Hall

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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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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