Frazier 'flabbergasted' by response to Durant criticism
New York Knicks legend Walt Frazier made headlines in August when he said Kevin Durant will have "an asterisk next to his name" for joining the 73-win Golden State Warriors in 2016.
The longtime color commentator was shocked by the response and suggested his statement was blown out of proportion.
"I was flabbergasted," Frazier told the NY Daily News' Stefan Bondy. "I was like, 'What?' So people were calling me. My friends were calling me. And I didn't know the magnitude. All these different programs were talking about it. I was like, 'Wow.'"
Frazier was disappointed to see the single comment overtake his initial point, with which he said Durant's two NBA championships would be more meaningful if they came with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
"I also said he's one of the best in the world," Frazier added. "Right up there with LeBron, and that he's probably going to be the best in the game."
Durant has won consecutive Finals MVP awards during his Warriors tenure.
The 30-year-old is averaging 28.5 points, 7.5 boards, and 6.2 assists in 40 appearances this season.