Knicks broadcaster's joke comparing Bulls' 'obliterated' defense to Iran leaves partner stunned

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The Chicago Bulls arrived at Madison Square Garden Friday night as one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA.

The Bulls' defense allows 121.6 points per game this season, the third-most in the association, and it was a topic of conversation for New York Knicks legend turned broadcaster Walt "Clyde" Frazier.

Apparently, he had an interesting choice of words when discussing the Bulls to others.

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MSG Network announcer and former New York Knicks great Walt Frazier stands on the court before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 10, 2023. (Eric Hartline/USA Today Sports)

"Mike, I was talking to my friends, man, and I was talking about 'eradicated,' 'obliterated,' 'devastated,'" Fazier said as the game tipped off.

"They thought I was talking about Iran. But I was talking about the Bulls."

Play-by-play man Mike Breen could not help but let out an "Oh jeez."

Former NBA player and Basketball Hall of Fame member Walt Frazier during Game 2 of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., May 8, 2024. (Wendell Cruz/USA Today Sports)

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Iran has been a war zone since late February after the United States and Israel launched a joint military campaign against the country, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other top Iranian officials.

Frazier noted the Bulls had allowed 145 points to the Indiana Pacers, 157 to the Philadelphia 76ers and an average of around 135 during their five-game losing streak.

"Oh jeez. That's how