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Basketball legend Patrick Ewing announced on Friday that he has tested positive for coronavirus.

Ewing, who played 17 years in the NBA, was in the midst of his third year coaching at his alma mater, Georgetown, where he was a three-time All-American center.

In the battle of the big men, Patrick Ewing, #33 of the New York Knicks, wins over Shawn Bradley of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game at Madison Square Garden, New York City on Feb. 26, 1995.

Georgetown stated that Ewing is the only member of the men’s basketball program to test positive for COVID-19.

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Ewing spent 15 of his 17 years in the NBA with the New York Knicks, where he was an 11-time all-star at center.