Why the Knicks Retired Walt Frazier's #10: Clyde, Two Championships, and the Art of Winning Cool
Walt Frazier was the coolest man in basketball — a two-time NBA champion, elite defender, and the defining Knick of the championship era.

Walt Frazier est une légende du basketball et l'une des figures les plus emblématiques de l'histoire des New York Knicks. Formé à Southern Illinois. Son héritage continue d'inspirer des générations de fans et de joueurs à travers le monde.
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Walt Frazier was the coolest man in basketball — a two-time NBA champion, elite defender, and the defining Knick of the championship era.
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Frazier's nickname 'Clyde' was given by a teammate who noticed Walt's stylish wide-brimmed hat resembled the one worn by Clyde Barrow in the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde.
In Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals, Frazier recorded 36 points and 19 assists against the Lakers — one of the most dominant Finals performances in history.
He became a beloved Knicks TV analyst after retiring, famous for his rhyming, alliterative commentary style: 'dishing and swishing,' 'posting and toasting.'
The NBA All-Defensive Team was first awarded in 1969 — Frazier was named to the First Team in each of the first seven seasons the honor was given.
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