Know how Patrick Ewing close to Michael Jordan on shoe deal with Nike

Patrick Ewing was on the verge of signing a lucrative contract with Nike.

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One of the greatest NBA players in history who never received a championship ring was Patrick Ewing.

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The 7-foot center developed a reputation as a formidable force in the paint while

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spending the majority of his career with the New York Knicks.

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The Knicks big man not only missed out on the championship, but also a significant shoe deal with Nike.

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A year after Michael Jordan's entry into the league, Ewing was selected first overall in the 1985 NBA draft.

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The Chicago Bulls shooting guard already had a shoe line with Nike when

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the center made his debut, which ultimately produced problems for Ewing.

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