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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