Walter "Clyde" Frazier

Legendary New York City sports icon, Walt “Clyde” Frazier, can be seen and heard at every New York Knicks game, weighing in with solid sports commentary and well-seasoned talking points. Known to younger basketball generation as “the voice of the Knicks,” Walt Frazier dishes out his trademark rhymes and wows them courtside with his fashionable styles, blending colors, textures and patterns into a mesh of cool retro and today’s latest trends.

Walt Frazier added another dimension to his already colorful career in April of 2012, when he partnered with Michael Weinstein of Ark Restaurants, Corporation to open Clyde Frazier’s Wine & Dine in New York City, a celebration of the unique style of Clyde Frazier. Frazier’s likeness can now also be seen on “The Ride of Fame” double-decker, open-top tour bus riding around New York City with sightseers every day.

Drafted to the NY Knicks as their first round pick in 1967, Walt Frazier is one of the most decorated players in the history of the game. Inducted into the basketball Hall Of Fame in 1987, he also holds membership distinction in the Top 50 Players in NBA History and is a seven-time NBA All-Star.

The star basketball player shows no signs of slowing down. Walt Frazier’s career has been a paradigm of diversity. With his sports commentary, he was seen in frequently-aired television commercials touting “Just for Men,” “Ageless Male,” and currently aired BMW commercials. He has endorsed the Puma sneaker brand since the 1970s and participates in many motivational speaking engagements.

In 1985, Walt Frazier also founded The Walt Frazier Foundation with a mission to help children through mentoring programs and education. The organization provides internships to help youngsters get off to a good start in their chosen professions. Walt Frazier has a solid commitment to sharing his expertise with young future basketball players at his summer camp.

Walt Frazier was a spokesman for the NBA’s “Dribble to Stop Diabetes,” a national campaign encouraging fans to be active, make healthy lifestyle choices, and to learn more about diabetes prevention and management. He is also a spokesman for Healthfirst’s healthy living campaign, going to schools and communities, promoting better choices with eating. Belleville Hospital also partnered with Walt Frazier to help bring more awareness about diabetes.

Frazier divides his time between NY and St. Croix.