Dennis Rodman vs Patrick Ewing
Dennis Rodman vs Patrick Ewing: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Dennis Rodman and Patrick Ewing?
Rodman had a notable rivalry with Ewing, with whom he clashed in the playoffs. The two players were among the best centers in the league during the 1990s, and their rivalry helped to define the era.
Dennis Rodman
Key numbers
- Games played1,283
- Points per game7.3
- Rebounds per game13.1
- Blocks per game0.8
- FG% (field goal percentage).435
Top honours
- NBA championships5 (1989, 1990, 1996, 1997, 1998)
- NBA All-Defensive First Team7
- NBA Defensive Player of the Year2 (1990, 1991)
- NBA rebounding leader7 consecutive years (1992-1998)
- NBA All-Star2 (1992, 1996)
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Patrick Ewing
Visit Patrick Ewing hubKey numbers
- Points per game20.4
- Rebounds per game9.8
- Blocks per game2.4
- NBA championships0
- NBA Finals MVP0
Top honours
- Olympic gold medal1984, 1992
- NBA All-Star11 times
- All-NBA team7 times
- NBA Finals appearance2 times
- Big East Player of the Year1984