Clyde Frazier Sees ‘Magic’ in Possible Brunson-Towns Tandem for Knicks
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New York Knicks legend and current team broadcaster Walt “Clyde” Frazier believes a combination of point guard Jalen Brunson and three-time All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns could transform the franchise’s offense, according to comments published on May 14 2026.
The Hall of Famer said the contrasting skill sets—Brunson’s playmaking and Towns’s inside-outside scoring—would give New York a dynamic threat it has lacked in recent seasons. Frazier added that Brunson’s steady floor leadership paired with Towns’s versatility could create matchup problems for opposing defenses throughout a full 82-game schedule.
While Towns remains under contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, his name has surfaced repeatedly in trade speculation involving the Knicks. Frazier’s endorsement underscores how highly team insiders value the potential chemistry between Brunson, who averaged more than 24 points per game last season, and Towns, widely regarded as one of the NBA’s premier shooting centers.
Source: New York Post
