Living in the Shadows: A Patrick Ewing Jr. Story

RMJH4 · Post by **RMJH4** » 02 Jan 2026, 10:32

Ewing’s Epilogues: Episode 3

Preseason camp was hella tough. But got to say I really needed it. As did the other guys. Got some nice chemistry going on with the guys after some good team bonding all week long. Eddy Curry still has some game. Now that he’s working on getting back in shape, I think he’s gonna play very strong for us this year. Demetris Nihcols and Mickael Gelabale are having one major battle for the starting 3 spot. Both were really lighting up on the court all camp long. We really have 2 star players right there.

At point guard we have Patrick Beverley and Jared Jordan. Although Jordan is the more experienced of the two, I just think Patrick impressed more this camp. His better shooting stroke seems to be giving him the edge. Their quickness and court vision seems pretty even otherwise.

At shooting guard, Allan Ray looks to have the starting spot sown down. His shooting and floor spacing is incredible. He played a little in Europe last year and his fundamentals have really improved. Alex Acker and Julius Hodge bring some more experience, but not the all-around ability Allan possesses.

At small forward I mentioned the intense battle earlier. Both men are over 6’7”, can shoot, defend and drive to the cup. I think I need to toss a coin to see who starts!! Whoever loses this battle is sure to be 6th man though.

At power forward, it’s between myself and Marcus Landry. I have a height and weight advantage, and also an experience advantage over Marcus. Nevertheless, I will be delighted to get the coaches nod here. We were pretty even all week, Marcus rebounded slightly better than me, but I really scored heavily all week. I’d be disappointed not to be starting tomorrow.

At center we’ve got Eddy Curry and the rook, Pete Morrison. Curry has his spot nailed down, but big Pete certainly pushed him hard all week. Pete will give us valuable minutes off the bench, until Eddy gets in better shape. Both these guys are great to work with in the post. Had some strong games with Curry, he really is a beast on the block!

Time to get some sleep now, game no 1 vs. the Austin Toros tomorrow at home. Wonder if the Portland Expo building will be full………..

RMJH4 · Post by **RMJH4** » 02 Jan 2026, 10:43

Game 1 Austin Toros 86 - 88 Maine Red Claws

Ewing Jr. soars for an emphatic dunk to give Maine the lead in the 4th quarter.

Toros Starters
M. Banks
Q. Ross
B. Simmons
E. Najera
C. Mihm

Red Claws Starters
P. Beverley
A. Ray
M. Gelabale
P. Ewing Jr.
E. Curry

Game Leaders
Pts - 33 - M. Banks (Toros)
Rebs - 10 - I. Udoka (Toros)
Asts - 9 - I. Udoka (Toros)
Stls - 3 - P. Beverly (Red Claws)
Blks - 2 - E. Curry (Red Claws)

Player of the Game
P. Ewing Jr. (Red Claws)
32 pts, 8 rebs, 1 ast, 1 blk.

Ewings Epilogue.

“I’m delighted with my first game as a Red Claw. 32 points and 8 rebounds, just missed out on a double-double. I had some nice dunks throughout the game. One really nasty dunk in the 4th to put us up by one late in the game. Eduardo Najera was a tough matchup but I limited him to 7 points and 6 rebounds. Marcus Banks showed the scouts he has some nasty game, scoring 33. My man Allan Ray tore it up with 20 points for us. Much respect goes out to Eddy Curry. Baby Shaq was back beastin’ the block with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Hope we can form a formidable frontcourt”

RMJH4 · Post by **RMJH4** » 04 Jan 2026, 04:43

Game 2 Austin Toros 82 – 95 Maine Red Claws

Ewing Jr. was dominant on the boards with 12 rebounds and 9 points.

Toros Starters
M. Banks
Q. Ross
B. Simmons
E. Najera
M. Ely

Red Claws Starters
P. Beverley
A. Ray
D. Nichols
P. Ewing Jr.
E. Curry

Game Leaders
Pts - 17 - D. Nichols (Red Claws)
Rebs - 12 - P. Ewing Jr. (Red Claws)
Asts - 3 - M. Gelabale (Red Claws)
Stls - 3 - B. Simmons (Toros)
Blks - 4 - M. Ely (Toros)

Player of the Game
D. Nichols (Red Claws)
17 pts, 6 rebs, 2 asts, 2 blks.

Ewings Epilogue.

P. Ewing Jr. (Red Claws)
9 pts, 12 rebs, 2 asts, 2 blks.

“Almost the first double-double of the season, disappointed with the pretty low numbers otherwise. A win is a win though, and we’re 2 and 0 to start. We pulled away late on with Demetris Nichols really lighting it up from 3. Baby Shaq grabbed a dub-dub with 13 and 10. Marcus Banks was really off his game tonight, but that was in no small part to Patrick Beverly’s defense. I held Najera to 6 and 6 which was no small feat. Onwards and upwards Red Claws”

RMJH4 · Post by **RMJH4** » 04 Jan 2026, 04:50

Game 3 Maine Red Claws 115 – 110 Springfield Armor

Ewing Jr. and Earl Clark had a monster battle in the post.

Red Claws Starters
P. Beverley
A. Ray
D. Nichols
P. Ewing Jr.
E. Curry

Armor Starters
J. McNeal
J. Diebler
D. Brown
E. Clark
C. Hunter

Game Leaders
Pts - 44 - A. Ray (Red Claws)
Rebs - 13 - E. Clark (Armor)
Asts - 13 - P. Beverly (Red Claws)
Stls - 3 - J. Jordan (Red Claws)
Blks - 2 - E. Curry (Red Claws)

Player of the Game
A. Ray (Red Claws)
44 pts, 2 rebs, 1 ast.

Ewings Epilogue.

P. Ewing Jr. (Red Claws)
35 pts, 9 rebs, 2 asts, 1 stl, 1 blk.

“2 words. Allan Ray! Man he lit the Armory up tonight! 44 points! Ably aided by myself, a sweet 35 and 9 performance. I had a great battle with Earl Clark, another guy who really should be in the big league. Patrick Beverly really got us going, 13 points and 13 assists; he is quickly learning how to run this show. Derrick Brown poured in 28, Da’Sean Butler 22 and Jerel Mc Neal 21. They had shooters all over the floor. But ‘Gelly Belly’ Gelabale worked his behind off and eventually stopped them down the stretch. We’re 3-0 and deservedly grabbed our first win against our closest rivals Springfield, MA”

RMJH4 · Post by **RMJH4** » 04 Jan 2026, 04:55

Game 4 Maine Red Claws 112 – 97 Springfield Armor

Ewing Jr. puts Derrick Brown in a poster.

Red Claws Starters
P. Beverley
A. Ray
D. Nichols
P. Ewing Jr.
E. Curry

Armor Starters
J. McNeal
J. Diebler
D. Brown
E. Clark
C. Hunter

Game Leaders
Pts - 24 - D. Nichols (Red Claws)
Rebs - 10 - D. Pittman (Armor)
Asts - 6 - P. Beverley (Red Claws)
Stls - 3 - P. Beverley (Red Claws)
Blks - 2 - D. Brown (Armor)

Player of the Game
D. Nichols (Red Claws)
24 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts, 2 stls, 1 blk.

Ewings Epilogue.

P. Ewing Jr. (Red Claws)
18 pts, 8 rebs, 1 ast, 2 stls.

“I just love posters! Throwing it down over Derrick Brown! On my way to an 18 and 8 performance. We had some great scoring all over the court tonight. Nichols had 24, Gelly Belly had 18, Baby Shaq had 17 and Big Pete Mo had 13. As usual, Jerel and Derrick played well, with 20 and 19 each, but they just couldn’t match our intensity. 112-97 on the paper, but really we owned this game. 4 and 0 baby, and we play the Armor again on Friday!”

RMJH4 · Post by **RMJH4** » 04 Jan 2026, 05:00

Game 5 Maine Red Claws 114 – 97 Springfield Armor.

Ewing Jr. almost had a double-double again, with 18 points and 9 rebounds.

Red Claws Starters
P. Beverley
A. Ray
D. Nichols
P. Ewing Jr.
E. Curry

Armor Starters
J. McNeal
J. Diebler
D. Brown
E. Clark
C. Hunter

Game Leaders
Pts - 25 - M. Gelabale (Red Claws)
Rebs - 10 - E. Curry (Red Claws)
Asts - 6 - J. McNeal (Armor)
Stls - 2 - D. Brown (Armor)
Blks - 5 - C. Hunter (Armor)

Player of the Game
M. Gelabale (Red Claws)
25 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts, 1 stl, 1 blk.

Ewings Epilogue.

P. Ewing Jr. (Red Claws)
18 pts, 9 rebs, 1 stl.

“Gelly Belly had a storming game with 25 points tonight. He lit the floor up and we threw the fuel on! I notched up 18 points and 9 boards, again missing out on a dub-dub,grr!! Allan Ray could also be charged with arsene, as he shot 7-8 from the floor on his way to 16 points. Baby Shaq had 9pts and 10 boards, yea man, I know the feeling! As usual Derrick Brown and Da’Sean Butler tore it up with 23 and 19 each, but dang, we know how to beat these cats now. 5-0, can we play all of our games in my home state of Massachusetts?!”

RMJH4 · Post by **RMJH4** » 04 Jan 2026, 05:12

Game 6 Fort Wayne Mad Ants 94 – 95 Maine Red Claws.

Ewing Jr. is averaging nearly 20 and 10 every game, this time 20 points and 9 rebounds.

Mad Ants Starters
W. Solomon
C. Karl
D. Noel
R. Kurz
N. Fazekas

Red Claws Starters
P. Beverley
A. Ray
M. Gelabale
P. Ewing Jr.
E. Curry

Game Leaders
Pts - 20 - P. Ewing Jr (Red Claws)
Rebs - 10 - E. Curry (Red Claws)
Asts - 5 - W. Solomon (Man Ants)
Stls - 3 - P. Beverley (Red Claws)
Blks - 2 - E. Curry (Red Claws)

Player of the Game
P. Ewing Jr. (Red Claws)
20 pts, 9 rebs, 1 ast, 1 blk.

Ewings Epilogue.

P. Ewing Jr. (Red Claws)
20 pts, 9 rebs, 1 ast, 1 blk.

“20 and 9. Can I buy a double-double please? I’m averaging just under 9 boards a game. Got to step my game up on the glass! First home game in almost 2 weeks, and we returned to a packed house. The 3 wins over Springfield have really gotten the fans out in numbers! Baby Shaq was dominant again tonight, with 16 points and 10 boards. We really locked down Kurz and Nick Fazekas under the boards. Allan Ray had the hot hand, connecting on 4 long range 3’s. Will Solomon was the Mad Ant’s main threat, scoring 15 and dishing out 5 assists. 6-0, unbeaten at home and on the road. I bet whoever plays us next is quaking in their boots. Who is it? Springfield Armor you say? Hmmmm. Gentlemen, load your guns…..”

RMJH4 · Post by **RMJH4** » 04 Jan 2026, 05:24

Post by **Captain Canada** » 05 Jan 2026, 12:59

Wow, I remember this chise from back in the day :obama:

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 05 Jan 2026, 13:17

Earl "The Pearl" Clark blast from the past

you bringing the whole thing over update by update?

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