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Walt Frazier Endorses Knicks’ Title Hopes as New York Rolls Through Playoffs

Frazier’s public backing reflects rising confidence in a Knicks title push.

May 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks Head Coach Mike Brown talks to center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first quarter of game one of the eastern conference semifinal round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Knicks legend Walt Frazier told NBC’s Tonight Show the current group reminds him of his 1970s championship teams and said he hopes to see another title.
  • New York opened the Sixers series with a 137-98 Game 1 rout at Madison Square Garden, shooting a franchise playoff record 63.1% with 34 assists.
  • The Knicks’ surge features four straight double-digit playoff wins, including blowouts by 16, 29, 51, and 37 points stretching from the Hawks closeout to Game 1.
  • Head coach Mike Brown, who replaced Tom Thibodeau in the offseason, said he would be disappointed if the team is not in the NBA Finals.
  • Frazier, a Hall of Famer who helped win the Knicks’ only titles in 1970 and 1973, lent historical weight as this largely intact roster builds on last season’s East finals run.