Walt Frazier - Cool

Walter "Clyde" Frazier (born March 29, 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia) is a retired American basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently a spokesman for Just for Men hair products and a commentator for telecasts of New York Knicks games.

Frazier was selected by the New York Knicks with the 5th pick in the 1967 NBA Draft and played for them during which time he picked up the nickname "Clyde" because he wore a similar hat to Warren Beatty who played Clyde Barrow in the 1967 movie Bonnie and Clyde. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team in 1968. He was an NBA All-Star seven times (and was named MVP of the 1975 All-Star Game), was named to the All-NBA First Team four times, the All-NBA Second Team twice, and the All-Defensive First Team seven times. With Frazier, the Knicks captured the NBA championships in 1970 and 1973.

Frazier held Knicks franchise records for most games (759), minutes played (28,995), field goals attempted (11,669), field goals made (5,736), free throws attempted (4,017), free throws made (3,145), assists (4,791) and points (14,617). Center Patrick Ewing would eventually break most of those records, but Frazier's assists record still stands.

Frazier was also one of the first players to make stealing the ball an art form. He would make sudden steals and surprise the offense. When asked about his defensive success, he answered that he did not believe in contact defense. Instead, he defended in such a manner that it appeared he was not playing defense. When he did so, the offensive player was often tricked into letting his guard down whereby Frazier would steal the ball with his quick hands.

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[aliquippawill]

I'll be damn if I didn't want to BE this man back during the early 70's when I attended High School. I was a huge Knick fan at that time, and "Clyde" was the epitome of everything I aspired to be as an adult; Cool, Successful, and having the inate ability to always keep my emotions in check when situations required it. He was a fabulous ballplayer, and for me personally, an even better role model.

[Blackjesus3]

there needs2be more walt videos

[birdcagemind]

best dressed basketball legend of all time.

[Sovnarkom]

highlights > photos

[k2pisada]

callense !!

[CHC4669]

Another one of the greatest players to ever step foot on the court. There was only one Walt Frazier. He had style like no other always cool and calm and with moves like buttlr. A thing of beauty and grace to watch. Man walt you have no idea of the influence you had on young ball players. You have so much to be proud of.

My hat is off to you man God Bless.

[d4seasons]

@johnboyd1959 i've met, shook hands w/ him several times, & gotten his autograph in the 1970's. a real, cool gentleman. great dresser. i miss him playing. enjoy.****

[SanAntonioAirmen]

@johnboyd1959 My favorite Knick of all time.

[johnboyd1959]

I am 51 years old. Walt Frazier was my HERO. I wore puma's, wore #10, and tried to shoot just like him. There is no doubt this man was the smoothest basketball player that ever lived. It looked like he was floating up and down the court. He is also an excellent role model. I would die if i ever had the opportunity to meet him....

[easyscore]

He is one of the top 50 greatest players all time.  If your were looking for an all time clutch starting 5, he would be on it for sure.

[Blackjesus3]

walts so under rated he was a sick shooter and he had swag

[dewitt0131]

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