Xavier McDaniel Shocking Details On Why He Left The Knicks | From The KFTV Archives
Xavier McDaniel recounts the pivotal phone call with Patrick Ewing that influenced his decision to leave the Knicks, offering a raw look at loyalty, leadership, and NBA business from the 90s. A powerful moment from the KFTV Archives.
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Show Notes
What really happened when Xavier McDaniel was deciding whether to stay with the New York Knicks?
In this From the KFTV Archives mini-episode, Xavier McDaniel reveals the private phone call he made to Patrick Ewing while sitting in a room with Boston executives — a call that ultimately changed the course of his Knicks career.
McDaniel explains:
- Why the Knicks hadn’t committed to him
- How Boston presented their offer
- Why he called Patrick Ewing for guidance
- The advice the Knicks captain gave him — and how it shaped his decision
A rare, unfiltered moment of honesty about loyalty, business, and the realities of NBA free agency in the 1990s, told by one of the toughest players in Knicks history.
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