Knicks Legend Burns Today Show Host - Sports Illustrated
New York Knicks legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier was teasing and pleasing during a recent appearance on NBC's morning show "Today." Though over four decades removed
www.si.comHere’s a quick update on Walt Frazier.
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Proactive note: Walt “Clyde” Frazier has remained active in the Knicks media sphere and public appearances, with multiple outlets reporting on his ongoing role as a lead Knicks color commentator and his visibility in team-related events as of 2025. For example, articles highlighted his continued presence on MSG Network and related Knicks programming, as well as his engagements around games and anniversary events. These pieces emphasize that retirement from his commentator role was not imminent at that time.[1][3][4][9]
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Recent milestones and items of interest:
- Frazier celebrated turning 80 in 2025, with coverage noting his plan to cut back on road work but sustain home-game duties and his broader ambassadorial role with the Knicks.[4][9]
- He was connected to media appearances and interactions around Knicks-related broadcasts and fan engagement, including a notable Today Show appearance and discussions about his state in the Knicks ecosystem.[5]
- In early 2025, he discussed the state of the Knicks and his activities around the team in interviews, reinforcing that he intends to stay involved rather than retire soon.[6]
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Other notes:
- There are unrelated news items mentioning individuals with similar names in different sports programs (e.g., a 2025 Syracuse football recruit named Walt Frazier), which are not connected to the Knicks legend but illustrate name-sharing in sports contexts.[2]
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Citations:
- Knicks commentator status and retirement talk.[1]
- Birthday and retirement timing notes.[4]
- Media appearances and fan engagement.[5]
- State of Knicks and new book/interviews.[6]
- Related name-variants in sports news (not the Knicks figure).[2]
- Additional Knicks media coverage on Clyde Frazier.[3][9]