Few players understand the lasting impact of winning a championship in New York better than Walt Frazier.
The Hall of Famer, who helped lead the Knicks to titles in 1970 and 1973, said the appreciation he receives from fans decades later shows just how much a championship means in the city.
“I can’t walk the street, it’s like I’m in a parade. Anywhere I go people are like, ‘Oh, there he is, there’s Clyde! There’s Clyde!’”
Frazier said his experience serves as an example for the current Knicks roster as it pursues the franchise’s first title in more than 50 years.
“So if these guys win another title – man, I can’t spend money now in New York. I’ll never have to spend money again in this city.”
The Knicks legend added that the rewards of winning in New York can last a lifetime.
“And that’s what I want to show the players. Hey man, I’ve been doing this for 50 years. Fifty years just for winning two titles! So you guys can have it if you just win one title.”
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