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Walt Frazier
Broadcaster & Retired Baketball Player
Walt Frazier is a demonstrated leader both on and off the court. Throughout his Hall of Fame career as a guard for the New York Knicks, Walt Frazier brought a smooth style, an honest approach and great natural abilities to every game, becoming one of the great stars in the history of the National Basketball Association. In his current role with Madison Square Garden Network, "Clyde" brings the same skills and approach to each and every game as a Knicks broadcast analyst. more >>
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Questions and Answers
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Q: How does it feel to be one of the greatest basketball players and do you think today's New York Knicks would be able to beat the team you played on? - Michael, 10th Grade
A: It is a magnificent feeling, intoxicating!!! It would be a close game, but my team would win.
Q: Why do you like rhyming words when you Broadcast? - Ashley, 5th Grade
A: It's fun. It paints a picture of the action dramatically.
Q: How many points have you scored in your career? How many games have you played in your career? - John, 4th Grade, from Long Island
A: 15,561 points. Around 800 professional games.
Q: What message would you send out to young kids today? - Bukola, 8th Grade, from New York City
A: Get your education. Do not be a fool, stay in school.
Q: Why did you retire? - Robert, 2nd Grade, from Long Island
A: I was all washed up. 12 years as a pro had taken a toll on my body and skills.
Q: Did you dream of being a basketball player when you were a kid? - Billy, 4th Grade, from Long Island
A: Yes, I also played football and baseball. My dream was to play either one of the sports.
Q: What do you like about being a broadcaster for the MSG Network? - Eric, from New York City
A: Relating the game to fans with knowledge and experience.
Q: How do you feel about the importance of education and also, how do you use Math in your job? - Jonny, from New York City
A: Education is the key to life and success; math is utilized in computing field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and scoring averages.
Q: What was your first reaction when you knew you were going to play for the NY Knicks? - Steven, 8th Grade, from New York City
A: I was thrilled. The Knicks were my favorite team and New York City was the most fascinating place I had ever seen.
Q: Did your career ever interfere with your role as a father? - Arpit, from New York City
A: Yes, you are away from home frequently.
Q: What was your favorite position? Was that your best scoring position? - Carlos, 4th Grade, from Long Island
A: Guard. In those days, there was no point guard, just a guard.
Q: Do you take time out from work and teach your son to play basketball? - CJennifer, 5th Grade
A: Yes. I stressed sportsmanship and tenacious work ethic and teamwork.
Q: Did your coach, team members or fans ever treat you differently because of your race? - Cindy, 8th Grade, from New York City
A: Sometimes, but you learn to cope.
Q: When you're not running your bed and breakfast, do you visit the Knicks' basketball games? - Anthony, 5th Grade, from Long Island
A: Yes. I work in TV for the Knicks.
Q: Who is your favorite basketball player besides yourself? - Brendan, 5th Grade
A: Wilt Chamberlain
Q: What elementary school did you go to and in that school what teacher was your favorite? - Tom, 5th Grade
A: Nathan B. Forrest. Mr. Hill, my 7th grade teacher.
Q: If you could pick one moment in your entire career as your most favorite moment, what would that moment be? - Class 701, from New York City
A: Winning the N.B.A. Championship.
Q: Do you look at yourself as a good leader and role model? - Shezad, from New York City
A: Yes, my mother taught to be angelic and benign.
The responses and opinions contained herein are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Power to Learn or Cablevision.
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