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…)

1953 – Knicks win in Syracuse 85-81, in a game that saw 97 fouls called. Knicks finish 37-56 from the foul line. Carl Braun led the Knicks with 21 points (6-16 FG, 9-14 FT).

1969 – The Knicks tally their 11th consecutive victory and 20th consecutive home victory with a 98-92 win over San Francisco. Walt Frazier records a triple-double in the victory with 24 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists.

1998 – Allan Houston scores 34 points, including 22 points in the third quarter, in the Knicks 102-91 wire-to-wire victory over Cleveland at Madison Square Garden.

1999 – Knicks become only the third NBA team in post-clock era to hold two consecutive opponents to under 70 points with a 78-69 win over Detroit at MSG. Four days earlier, they held the Bulls to 68 points in a 73-68 victory.

1962 - Richie Guerin ties Willie Naull’s (1961) franchise record with 23 field goals made, leading the Knicks to a 125-112 win over the Boston Celtics. Guerin finishes the game with 51 points (23-36 FG) and 10 rebounds

1968 – The Knicks christen the “New Garden” with a 114-102 victory over the San Diego Rockets. Dick Barnett scores 26 points. Willis Reed records 23 points and 14 rebounds and Walt Frazier posts 22 points and 10 assists.

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.

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The hype continues…

Via ESPN:

Tune in to “Parker Spitzer” tonight at 8 p.m. on CNN.

Via CNN.com:

New York Knicks legend and broadcaster Walt Frazier will join us to talk about his incredible life and career (as described in his 1974 book “Rockin’ Steady: A Guide to Basketball & Cool,” updated for 2010). We’ll ask Clyde how he developed his style and his “cool” and whether it’s still going on after all these years! And we’ll get his take on President Obama’s game (basketball game, that is).

Let the Carmelo Anthony to Knicks Stories Begin (Again)

With tomorrow’s Knicks vs. Nuggets game quickly approaching, the Melo-drama is on high. Marc Berman discusses the “conundrum” the franchise faces in making a deal that may disrupt the flow. And Walt Clyde Frazier goes as far as saying, “If they can get ‘Melo, that would be the key,” but warns that dealing the house would set the Knicks back.

Holy Ama’re

News flash for the sleeping Knicks fan:  Amar’e Stoudemire made Knicks history last night as he tied Willie Naulls by scoring 30+ points in 7 straight games.  In 24 games this season, STAT has been nothing short of  phenomenal for this team, and has deservedly garnered MVP chants from the Garden faithful.  The humble Amar’e was “surprised” to hear the chants and quickly credited the team.  However, Alan Hahn cautions that soreness STAT is experiencing in both of his thighs and in his neck may result in a flame out.