On Friday night, the basketball world took a moment to send positive thoughts to Patrick Ewing. The Hall of Famer, who made his name dominating the paint for Georgetown and the New York Knicks, announced that he was undergoing hospitalization for COVID-19.
Ewing returned to his roots and is now the head coach at his alma mater. Georgetown Athletics released a statement regarding Ewing’s positive diagnosis.
“I want to share that I have tested positive for COVID-19. This virus is serious and should not be taken lightly,” Ewing said. “I want to encourage everyone to stay safe and take care of yourselves and your loved ones.