Living in the Shadows: A Patrick Ewing Jr. Story

[Soapy]

idk why but why does he look like a 40 year old man half the time

he is his daddy's son

[RMJH4]

Ewing’s Epilogues: Episode 6

February 2nd – D League Showcase

The practice facility here feels different when you walk in as a hopeful instead of a rostered player. The banners hang the same way. The hardwood smells the same. But everything feels heavier when your future depends on a conversation.

I won’t lie — I was nervous.

Not scared of the moment. Just aware of it.

The Timberwolves are 23–26. Thirteenth in the West. One game back of the eighth-seed Rockets. Close enough to taste the playoffs, far enough to know there’s no room for mistakes.

Michael Beasley’s fractured right foot ended his season this week. Derrick Williams is sidelined too. Suddenly, wing depth isn’t a luxury — it’s a need.

Wes Johnson. Martell Webster.

And possibly me.

Inside the conference room, Rick Adelman is seated with a legal pad in front of him. Across from him sits GM David Kahn, arms folded, expression unreadable. Kahn drafted Williams. Signed Beasley. Built this roster.

Now he’s looking for answers.

Adelman starts.

Adelman: “You’ve logged most of your minutes at power forward this season. Why are we evaluating you as a wing?”

The nerves disappear.

Ewing Jr: “Because that’s where I belong.”

They don’t interrupt.

Ewing Jr: “Maine needed size and physicality. I gave them that. But I’ve transitioned the last two months. Ball-handling work with Latrell Sprewell. Catch-and-shoot reps. Defensive slides. Guarding twos and threes. I’m not training like a four anymore.”

Kahn leans forward.

Kahn: “Your production ticked up recently. Efficiency too. What changed?”

Ewing Jr: “Clarity. I stopped trying to prove I could bully smaller guys inside. I started focusing on perimeter defense and spacing the floor. Cutting. Running lanes. Making quick decisions.”

Adelman taps his pen lightly.

Adelman: “Tell me about Maine. What did you actually improve?”

Ewing Jr: “Consistency. I earned every minute. Learned to defend quicker players without reaching. Learned to move without the ball. Learned that if you defend and run, coaches find you minutes.”

Kahn flips through a stat sheet.

Kahn: “We’re thin right now. Johnson and Webster can’t absorb everything. If we bring you in, you’re competing immediately. No developmental cushion. You’d be guarding NBA wings.”

Ewing Jr: “That’s what I want.”

Adelman studies me carefully.

Adelman: “We’re chasing the eighth seed. We’re not experimenting. If I put you on the floor, it’s because I trust you defensively. Can you guard starting threes?”

Ewing Jr: “Yes.”

Adelman: “Switch onto twos?”

Ewing Jr: “Yes.”

Adelman: “Play between 8 and 20 minutes and take three to five shots?”

Ewing Jr: “If it helps us win.”

There’s a pause.

Kahn finally speaks again.

Kahn: “Are you chasing a contract… or a role?”

I don’t hesitate.

Ewing Jr: “A role.”

Silence fills the room for a moment. Not awkward. Evaluative.

Adelman closes the notebook.

Adelman: “We’ll be in touch this evening after the rest of the interviews. Thanks for meeting us.”

Meeting over.

Back outside, the cold air hits harder than before. The nerves are gone now. Replaced by something steadier.

A team one game out of the playoffs.
An open lane at small forward.
A front office watching.

This isn’t about a name.

It’s about timing.

[RMJH4]

DA BENDER PUT YOU IN A BLENDER

tough stretch tho, but our dude is still getting his

Absolutely!! When he was healthy he was dangerous!

[RMJH4]

idk why but why does he look like a 40 year old man half the time

he is his daddy's son

For sure. But wait till you see his new face as the story changes to 2k25!

[RMJH4]

Minnesota Timberwolves Sign Patrick Ewing Jr. for Remainder of 2011–12 Season

Minneapolis, MN — February 2012 — The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that the team has signed Patrick Ewing Jr. for the remainder of the 2011–12 NBA season.

Ewing Jr., a 6’8” forward, joins Minnesota following a strong stretch with the Maine Red Claws of the NBA D-League, where he demonstrated steady growth and adaptability in his game. Originally utilized primarily as a power forward, Ewing Jr. made a conscious shift this season toward the wing, logging significant minutes at both small forward and shooting guard. The transition allowed him to showcase improved perimeter shooting, ball-handling, and defensive versatility.

“Patrick has earned this opportunity,” said Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman. “He’s competed at a high level, embraced a new role, and shown he can help us with depth and flexibility on the wing as we push through the remainder of the season.”

Ewing Jr. provides added depth as the Timberwolves manage injuries within the rotation, with the team remaining firmly in the hunt for a Western Conference playoff spot. He is expected to be available immediately.

[Soapy]

we made it

[RMJH4]

we made it

Yes here we go man! I've spent the last 8 days getting a mynba scenario ready. Simmed to February 2012. Edited all rosters to trade deadline of that season. Created multiple players, downloaded tonnes of cyberfaces. Edited every coach to have real faces. Edited rotations. Simmed a little bit and Timberwolves picked up Ewing Jr.

Going to take a leaf out of The JZA's book here and just play player lock and see what happens for the rest of the season.

A friend of mine made the Ewing Jr cyberface for me. It's pretty slick. Such an upgrade from 2k11/12

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oh yeah we big time now

[Agent]

Oh we up next