On May 26, 2026, Knicks legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier and filmmaker Spike Lee described the current New York Knicks as a “team of destiny,” saying the squad evokes memories of the franchise’s title-winning seasons in the early 1970s.
Frazier, who helped lead New York to championships in 1970 and 1973, noted parallels between today’s roster and the cohesive, defense-first groups that delivered the Knicks’ only NBA titles. Lee, a courtside fixture at Madison Square Garden for decades, echoed the sentiment, adding that the present team’s energy and resilience remind him of the club’s long-ago glory days.
The two longtime faces of Knicks history offered their views as the organization attempts to end a championship drought that stretches back to 1973. Both expressed confidence that the current mix of talent and chemistry could propel the franchise toward another banner moment.
Source: New York Post
