Why Patrick Ewing's No. 33 is at City Hall for Dillon Jones
The Dillon Jones Knicks No. 33 banner at City Hall on parade day Credit: Newsday/Barbara Barker
Dillon Jones' banner on City Hall has him wearing No. 33.
Problem is, that number was retired in 2003 for Knicks legend Patrick Ewing.
Jones spent most of the season in street clothes, but he did play seven games while wearing the No. 1. However, he is listed on the Knicks' team page on NBA.com with the number 33. Why is that? Well, on that page, Jones is pictured in a Washington Wizards jersey, the team he played for to begin the season. He wore No. 33 for the Wizards until he was released on Oct. 19. He signed a two-way contract with the Knicks on Jan. 20.
Jones is in his second year in the NBA and is now a two-time champion after playing for the Thunder last season. If he keeps this up, they may have to retire his number.
Barbara Barker is an award-winning columnist and features writer in the sports department at Newsday. She has covered sports in New York for more than 20 years.
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