Knicks legend Walt Frazier defends resurfaced Michael Jordan jab

Knicks legend Walt Frazier doesn’t remember making this remark about Michael Jordan in 1984, but he isn’t surprised he did. Frazier’s remark proved errant and gained buzz on social media. The longtime MSG Network broadcaster, who recently turned 75, defended the sentiment and still won’t name Jordan “The GOAT.’’ “Early on, I wasn’t that familiar with him in college,’’ Frazier told The Post in a phone interview Tuesday from his Harlem residence. Asked if he now considers Jordan the greatest of all time, Frazier stopped short. Frazier also cited rule changes designed to limit Chamberlain, who famously dumped 100 points on the Knicks. “There were only two players they ever changed the rules for in pro basketball — George Mikan, and Wilt Chamberlain — widening the lane for them,’’ Frazier said. Frazier is quarantined in Manhattan, afraid to fly to his second home in St. Croix because of fears he couldn’t get back due to the coronavirus. Frazier planned a brief respite to fly back to his Caribbean home after the Knicks’ game in Miami on March 13. However, the season was suspended March 11 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and Frazier flew home with the team from Atlanta.