NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks acquired rookie forward Patrick Ewing Jr. in a trade with the Houston Rockets on Friday.
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New York sent the draft rights for center Frederic Weis to Houston in exchange for the son of former superstar Patrick Ewing, who played for the Knicks from 1985-2000.
"Patrick Ewing will have an opportunity here to compete for a spot on our roster," Knicks president Donnie Walsh said in a statement released by the team. "He is a solid defensive player and a very good athlete."
"Coming to the Knicks, and hopefully being able to contribute, means a lot to me. It has always been my dream to play for this team," Ewing Jr. said in the team statement. "My goal is to show the coaches that I can play and do all that I can to help the team win some games."
Ewing, 6-8, 240-pounds, was originally drafted by Sacramento as the 43rd overall selection. He was traded to the Rockets on Aug. 14 as part of a multiplayer deal.
Ewing, 24, played at Indiana University before transferring to Georgetown. As a senior with the Hoyas in 2007-08, he was named the Big East Sixth Man of the Year.
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