Patrick Ewing says the New York Knicks have their own Dennis Rodman, ‘I’ve been very impressed...’

The New York Knicks are preparing to host the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years.

After knocking off the Boston Celtics , the New York Knicks will take on old rivals the Indiana Pacers for supremacy in the Eastern Conference , and a ticket to the NBA Finals.

Former New York Knicks star Patrick Ewing is excited by the current teams potential, and one player in particular has caught his eye with the way he contributes.

And that player is Josh Hart , who became the first Knicks player since Walt Frazier to produce a triple-double in the playoffs.

Patrick Ewing has kind words for Josh Hart Knicks legend Patrick Ewing was asked about Josh Hart during an interview on The Rematch podcast.

Ewing compared Harts impact to Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman , noting that while they are different in size, they play with a similar attitude.

He responded: Ive been very impressed.

Hes like a Dennis Rodman type but not as big.

He hustles, he does all the dirty work you need a team to do to be successful.

Hes going to go in there to get a rebound.

Hes going to try to get a stop, try to get a steal, hes going to drive to get a layup.

He doesnt just sit out there and jack up shots, he figures out other ways to try and help the team.

If theres a big rebound, hes going to go out there and get it.

Ewing also paid tribute to the way Hart took an elbow to the head from Luke Kornet in Game 5 with the Celtics, before coming back into the game, and starting the next one.

He got bloodied up in Boston but hes still out there competing, Ewing added.

Josh Hart numbers vs the Celtics Josh Hart averaged 14.5 points per game during the series with the Boston Celtics, along with 8.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

The top line came in the Knicks decisive Game 6 victory that sealed a 4-2 series win, with a 10-11-11 triple double.

Hart added four blocks and three steals during the series, and he will have to be locked-in up against an electric Pacers team, who will present a totally different type of challenge.

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