Well said, Hall of Famer Walter Frazer talks about the playoffs between the Pistons and the Knicks

Knicks legend Walter Fraser shared his thoughts on the Pistons in an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints.

Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks have just finished one of the most exciting first-round matches of the playoffs this year. Both teams have attracted widespread attention from the NBA. Although the Pistons lost to the Knicks 2-4, they won the respect and recognition of NBA superstars.

Hall of Fame member and two-time champion Walter Fraser explained the famous series for the New York Knicks on MSG. He was attracted by the fierce competition and struggle between the two teams. The rapid development of the Pistons reminded him of the different development history of the Knicks.

"I think the Pistons are like the Knicks last year. They're united because of defense. They have a great coach that motivates them. They're supported by the fans," Fraser said before the start of Game 6. "They lacked experience, so I think the Knicks will beat them in six or seven games. I wore two rings because home advantage is important."

Fraser led the Knicks to score five times and led the team to the championship twice in 1970 and 1973, laying the foundation for his brilliant career. He was impressed by the physical confrontation in the playoffs and how this confrontation controls the pace of every game in the series. He talked about how physical confrontation became a key factor and how the performance of the playoffs defines a player’s legend.

"The playoffs are always at a different level. They make you play a little more intense. When I play, we can pick and roll with our hands, no malicious fouls...no blood, no fouls," Fraser said. "People always say that the regular season is the time to be famous, and the playoffs are the time to be famous. These guys know that their legend is at stake, just like the Pistons. They are trying to build their own legend like the "Bad Boys."

Walter Fraser believes that the Pistons have room to improve the foundation

The Detroit Pistons have the first playoffs since 2019. The defeat of the Knicks in Game 2 marked the team’s first playoff victory since 2008.

Their core young players, experienced veterans, new coaches and new management have contributed to this historic transformation. Fraser highly praised the Detroit Pistons’ talent and their ability to quickly turn victory into playoff experience. He admired his first season with Bickstaff, with his first season in his first coach.

During the game, there was a lot of discussion about the Detroit Pistons' lack of experience in the playoffs. The Knicks took advantage of this against the Pistons and seized the opportunity multiple times in the last moment. The New York Knicks secured the victory in Game 6 with the courageous performance of All-Star guard Jaylen Brunson at a critical moment. The 2024-25 NBA key player of the year scored 40 points that night, including 8 points in the fourth quarter. His most exciting goal was a three-pointer that beat the score with 5 seconds left to the game, helping the Knicks to gain a three-point lead. The Pistons won Fraser's respect at the end of the playoffs. However, this respect is also accompanied by criticism of the Pistons' lack of experience in the playoffs.

"They played as I expected, erratic, full of charm. Hardaway (Tim Hardaway Jr.) sometimes didn't score high, but then broke out and scored 25 points. Beasley completely killed us in the regular season. Durren was not good against Carl Anthony Towns (Karl Anthony Towns), but he did a good job in rebounding. The problem with Cade was the turnover. It was hard to win the playoffs with too many mistakes. But J.B. performed very well and took the team on track," Fraser said of the Pistons. Many players on the

Pistons have been talking about how to win the respect of the NBA throughout the season. This recognition is usually obtained after performing well in the playoffs. Despite losing against the Knicks, the Pistons once again proved that they were a rare strong team in the league. Being able to get a joint signing of legends like Walter Fraser is undoubtedly a good sign that they are moving forward.