He may have gotten his nickname from his slick style, smooth moves and outlandish clothing, but more recently it is Walt “Clyde” Frazier’s way with words that has made him a fan favorite. It’s been rumored, by way of the Zen master, that his extensive vocabulary is a product of late nights spent on the road defying his party persona and reading the dictionary in the team hotel. While “Clyde” may have struggled in the classroom (Go read Garden of Eden it is good for your health) his IQ on the court was never really a question. With the same style and intellectual suave that he transmits over the airwaves, Frazier was able to run the smooth offensive flow of Red Holzman’s squad. Like every great point guard he had superior court vision, quick moves and his own scoring ability. What sets Frazier apart was his ability to adapt regardless of the pressure or the situation. Frazier had nothing to prove to anyone, he knew he was good. Willis Reed might have emerged from the tunnel to cheers from the crowd, but it was Frazier who carried the Knicks on his back that night. (more…)

With Madison Square Garden renovations fully underway, lucky fans will have a chance to own a piece of MSG.  The NY Post reports that seats, lockers and pieces of the floor will be available for purchase.  Here at KnicksTweets, we could not think of a better Father’s Day present.

2003- The Knicks retire Patrick Ewing’s 33. The Hall-of-Fame center was a seven-time All-NBA selection, three-time All-Defensive, and 11-time All-Star. The 1986 NBA Rookie of the Year, is the all-time Knicks leader in total points 23,665, games played 1,039, rebounds 10,759, blocks 2,758, steals 1,061, and minutes 37,586.

Via NY Post:

The Knicks victory over the Bucks posted a 6.75 Nielsen rating, MSG’s highest regular-season mark in 16 years…

“Last night’s Knicks game was a defining moment at the Garden, and the production team translated that into a stunning experience on television for more than half a million fans watching at home,” said Mike Bair, president, MSG Media.

Do yourself a favor and check out this terrific interview by Vanita Salisbury of NY Mag.  Our favorite Knicks Legend addresses an array of topics in his typically colorful way.  When Salisbury asks, “What’s your favorite medication?”, Frazier’s replies “Carrot & celery juice.”  But of course…

Not to be outdone by NY Mag (but clearly outdone), the Cleveland Plain Dealer recently talked fashion with the Knicks Hall of Famer (and former Cavalier).  However, you’ll probably find the comments section more interesting than the interview itself.

Via ESPN NY:

The Knicks coach said the Garden crowd’s chants of “We Want Me-Lo” on Wednesday night had a negative impact on some the Knicks during their loss to the Clippers.

“It’s not good. There’s no doubt about it,” D’Antoni said. “It affects some of the players without a doubt.”…

D’Antoni said on Thursday that he has a “fear” that all of the speculation has become a distraction for his players.

“I hate it for them,” the coach said. “Because you’re banged up and hurting and trying to push through certain things. Psychologically, it’s not the best thing at times.”

D’Antoni has addressed the issue with his players, telling them to avoid the potential distractions and focus on basketball.

“They have to harden up and harden their skin up and know that, ‘I’ve got to play well.’” D’Antoni said. “That’s your job and again, a certain part of you, you hate it for the players. But at the same time, that’s part of the business.”

Via SportsNewser.com:

“The 20-14 Knicks averaged a 2.02 household Nielsen rating for the month of December, the highest monthly average since the 2004-05 season. Prior to 2004, the previous high was in January 2007 (1.59 HH rating).

After last night’s 2.75 HH rating for the San Antonio Spurs-New York Knicks game, the year-to-date average is at 1.50, up 39 percent over 2009-10.”