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The label of “loser” is unfair, often lacking nuance or context. And in all of sports, there is no better example of a label misrepresenting a player than the Ewing theory. The Ewing theory, popularized by former ESPN columnist Bill Simmons, is simple: A star athlete that receives a large amount of media attention and fan interest—but, crucially, never leads his teams to any meaningful success—leaves their team. The team then exceeds expectations without the player. The theory, he explains, “was created in the mid-’90s by Dave Cirilli, a friend of mine who was convinced that Patric...

Good Samaritan neighbors Larry Most (front) and Craig Scott use snow blowers to clear the driveway of an elderly couple near County Line Rd. In Monument on Monday, March 15, 2021. Some areas of Monument got almost 20 inches of snow during the weekend blizzard. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE

As a player, he had long periods of invincibility. As the current head coach of his alma mater Georgetown University, he is just beginning to leave his legacy. But how much net would a net man net if a net man could net nets? In other words, how much moolah has Ewing’s big-time career netted him? To understand how much Ewing is worth and why he’s worth it, you need to understand his history. Early Life and College Career Patrick Aloysius Ewing was At 12 years old, Ewing and his family moved to Massachusetts. He joined the basketball team in high school and proceeded to dominate everyon...