A major selection of modern Knicks fans weren’t even born until long after Walt Clyde Frazier had retired and was well-known as the broadcaster who made the phrase ‘posting and toasting’ so very famous, and let’s travel back to 53 years ago this week, when he made his NBA debut.
Frazier, selected fifth overall in the same draft that featured Earl Monroe, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson, is a top three player in franchise history alongside Patrick Ewing and Willis Reed. And those who were around when he was playing could easily try to argue he’s number one on the list.