New York City Hall comes under criticism after it displays a banner featuring Patrick Ewing’s retired No. 33 during the Knicks’ championship parade planning, prompting complaints from some Knicks fans. According to reports, Ewing’s number—retired by the franchise—is shown on a City Hall display intended to honor a player described as a seldom-used Knicks reserve rather than Ewing himself. Yahoo Sports reports that Ewing’s No. 33 appears on the banner for one day as part of the parade-related presentation, but the choice of number leads to confusion because the team’s retired jersey number is not typically used for current roster players. The New York Post similarly describes the display as a “mistake,” saying outrage erupts among fans who expected the tribute to reflect the intended honoree. While outlets differ in how they characterize the situation, both tie the issue to City Hall’s use of Ewing’s retired number on signage connected to the Knicks parade. The reports describe fan reaction but do not cite detailed statements from City Hall or the Knicks explaining the error.