Legendary Knicks Guard Walt Frazier Isn’t Impressed by the Indiana Fever Phenom
In the realm of basketball legends, confidence is never in short supply—especially when you’re a two-time NBA champion. Case in point, Walt “Clyde” Frazier, a 79-year-old basketball icon, decided to toss some shade at one of the WNBA’s brightest stars, Caitlin Clark, during a live TV appearance. You’d think the Hall of Famer would be enjoying a quiet evening at courtside, but nope—Frazier had other plans. He saw the Rookie of the Year sitting a few rows away and just couldn’t help himself.
“She doesn’t look that formidable,” Frazier commented, probably stroking an invisible mustache as he eyed Clark. “I could stop her.” The Knicks legend, whose heyday was about 45 years ago, clearly isn’t buying into the hype around the 22-year-old Fever guard who averaged an impressive 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds this season.
Clark, who had the audacity to just sit there in a white sweater and mind her own business, is probably used to critics. But to hear it from a guy who retired when disco was still topping the charts? Now that’s some next-level entertainment. Frazier, ever the competitor, seems to believe his defensive prowess from the Nixon era would still be effective today—against a player who wasn’t even born until Bill Clinton was president.
Now, for a quick stat refresher: Clark didn’t just win Rookie of the Year; she practically owned the award, helping the Fever clinch their first playoff appearance since 2016. Yet, Frazier, who hung up his sneakers in 1979, remains unimpressed. Maybe someone forgot to tell him that time travel hasn’t been invented yet, and guarding a player like Clark today might require more than nostalgia and a bell-bottom wardrobe.
Let’s not forget who we’re dealing with here: Frazier is a certified Knicks legend. He has two rings (1970 and 1973), made seven All-Star appearances, and scored over 15,000 points in his illustrious career. His jersey’s retired at Madison Square Garden, and he waltzed into the Hall of Fame in 1987. So yeah, he’s earned the right to talk a little smack. But still, imagining Frazier shutting down Clark in 2024? That’s a sitcom waiting to happen.
As for the game itself, things didn’t end well for Frazier’s beloved Knicks. They fell to the Pacers, 132-121, with Indiana outscoring New York by 13 points in a brutal final quarter. Jalen Brunson tried to carry the Knicks with 33 points and 10 assists, but it wasn’t enough to stop Bennedict Mathurin and his 38-point performance for the Pacers. The loss dropped the Knicks to 4-5, while the Pacers evened their record at 5-5.
But back to Frazier and Clark—because honestly, that’s the real showdown here. For a guy who dominated the hardwood in an era when three-pointers were a novelty, it’s bold to claim you could stop one of today’s most dynamic young stars. Maybe the MSG Network can set up a charity 1-on-1? I’d pay to see that. Or at least see Clark politely drop 30 on him while Frazier mutters, “I still got it.”
For now, we’ll just have to wait and see if Clark responds—or if she just keeps winning, you know, like usual.
