Southern Illinois Hall of Fame player...

Born March 29, 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia, was College and NBA Hoops phenom and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Guard, Walt Frazier. Frazier played collegiate ball at Southern Illinois University. Walt went on to be an NBA Champion in 1970 and 1973 as a key member of the New York Knicks. The seven-time NBA All-Star was the NBA All-Star Game MVP in the 1975 game. Mr Frazier was also a four-time All-NBA First Team member.
Walt Frazier played the Guard position for the New York Knicks from 1968-77 and later three seasons in Cleveland, as he registered 15581 points, passed for 5040 assists, hauled down 4830 rebounds, swatted away 63 shots averaged 18.9 points each for his career.

Calling all Hoops fans! Prepare to step onto the hallowed court of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Over the next series of posts, we'll be honoring the elite few, the immortals who have carved their names into the very fabric of the sport.

These are the players – the sky-walking slam dunkers, the silky smooth shooters, the defensive titans – whose brilliance, dedication, and impact on the game have earned them a place among basketball royalty. The few legendary players of thousands that are held in such high esteem that they are forever remembered in the museum of basketball greats.

From the pioneers who laid the groundwork on dusty playgrounds to the modern marvels redefining the game on the global stage, the Hall of Fame boasts a pantheon of legends. We'll delve into their remarkable stories and bios.