Walter "Clyde" Frazier Jr. is an American former professional basketball player of the National Basketball Association (NBA). As their floor general and top perimeter defender, he led the New York Knicks to the franchise's only two championships (1970 and 1973), and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987. Upon his retirement from basketball, Frazier went into broadcasting; he is currently a color commentator for telecasts of Knicks games on the MSG Network. In 1996, Frazier was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA 50th Anniversary Team. In October 2021, Frazier was again honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Walt Frazier was also named the MVP of the first of two All-Star games played between ABA and NBA players in May 1971.
Walt Frazier
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American basketball player
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Walt Frazier is born
Walt Frazier athlete, known for american basketball player, was born on 1946-03-29. Walter "Clyde" Frazier Jr.
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- When was Walt Frazier born?
- Walt Frazier was born on 1946-03-29.
- What is Walt Frazier known for?
- American basketball player
- What historical events involved Walt Frazier?
- Walt Frazier was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Walt Frazier is born.