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Slam Dunk Central:
I would imagine it would be tough for any son to follow their father into a profession, in which dad was successful. The pressure would probably be extraordinary if your father was chosen to be one of fifty deemed greatest in their craft in all of history. Not to mention your father is being inducted into the Hall of Fame of that profession next week. Now imagine you are going to work in the same building that your dad had his greatest glory, and oh yeah there will be thousands of people watching your every move. Meet Patrick Ewing Jr. newest member of the New York Knicks.
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