Walt Frazier is an American basketball player who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987. He played for the New York Knicks from 1967 to 1977 and was a seven-time All-Star. Frazier was known for his defensive prowess and was named to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996. He was also a two-time NBA champion and was named one of the 10 greatest players in NBA history in 1996.