MSG Networks is adding a familiar face to its New York Knicks coverage. Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reported Thursday that former Knicks sharpshooter Steve Novak will be joining the network this season as a backup analyst for Walt Frazier.

Former Knicks shooter Steve Novak is joining MSG Networks

Novak will call about a dozen games this season, starting Friday night against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, according to Bondy. He is replacing Jamal Crawford, who spent last season with MSG Networks and has taken on a role with NBC this season.

Novak has had broadcasting experience since his playing days. He served as a pregame and postgame analyst for the Milwaukee Bucks and partially called G-League games for the Wisconsin Herd.

The former NBA player spent two seasons with the Knicks

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