Walt Frazier under fire for his comments after Jalen Suggs’ injury

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Walt Frazier under fire for his comments after Jalen Suggs’ injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Rex Villas | Last updated Oct 26, 2026 11:57 AM ET

Walt Frazier drew the ire of basketball fans over comments he made after Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs suffered an apparent knee injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City, N.Y.

Suggs was trying to finish at the rim on a breakaway when he suddenly went down, immediately grabbing his right knee.

Frazier, who was calling the game with Mike Breen, questioned Suggs’ move despite the guard being in obvious pain.

“What was he thinking?” the Knicks legend said.

not another Jalen smh this time it’s Suggs prayers to him too https://t.co/8OKSkRHiwC
— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) October 26, 2026

As the replay was shown, Frazier also commented on what he saw as a violation by Suggs, which some fans found insensitive, given the situation.

Jalen Suggs on the court rolling around in pain. Clyde Frazier: "See that should’ve been travelling…but who’s ball is it…” https://t.co/cNPCMQxUK5
— Hater Report (@HaterReport) October 26, 2026

Here are other comments from the fans online.

Walt Frazier has zero sympathy for Jalen Suggs after that apparent injury
— Stepfan Raiford (@stepfdelaghetto) October 26, 2026

i just watched Jalen Suggs tear his ACL midair and Walt Frazier on the broadcast asking whose ball it is. basketball is not a serious sport
— cousin chud (@bennythirdchip) October 26, 2026

Jalen Suggs looks like he badly injured his knee and all Walt Frazier is talking about is how he travelled and who the ball should go to… What is wrong with you ?
— NetsMuse (@NetsMuse) October 26, 2026

“what was he thinking” says walt frazier as Jalen Suggs tears his ACL
— Jack Cousins (@jackcuz5) October 26, 2026

Suggs was later helped off the court, as the Magic went on to defeat the reigning NBA champions Knicks, 111-102.

The former Gonzaga Bulldogs star point guard had four points on 2/8 shooting with six rebounds, six assists and three steals in 34 minutes of action, while Franz Wagner paced Orlando with 23 points to go with 13 rebounds.

The Knicks, on the other hand, remain winless in the 2026-27 season with a 0-3 record.

The full extent of Suggs’ injury has yet to be announced.

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