Walt Frazier, known as “Clyde” during his years with the New York Knicks, was one of the most skilled guards to have played in the NBA. In 1972, he proved his worth once again by leading the Knicks to their second NBA championship in three years.

 Frazier averaged 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists during the regular season, which earned him a spot in the All-NBA First Team for the fourth time in his career. He was also named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, a testament to his defensive prowess.

 Frazier’s leadership and clutch performances were invaluable to the Knicks during the playoffs. In the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, Frazier scored 46 points in Game 5 and then followed it up with a triple-double of 19 points, 17 assists, and 7 rebounds in Game 7 to secure the Knicks’ trip to the NBA Finals.

 In the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, Frazier produced one of the greatest performances in NBA history in Game 7. He scored 36 points, grabbed 19 rebounds, and dished out 7 assists while committing no turnovers. He also made all 12 of his free throws and played suffocating defense on Lakers superstar Jerry West, limiting him to just 13 points on 5-of-14 shooting.

Frazier’s heroics earned him the NBA Finals MVP award, and the Knicks went on to win the championship in five games. It was an unforgettable season for Frazier, who cemented his status as one of the greatest players in Knicks history and in NBA history in general.