Willis Reed, the Hall of Fame center who helped the New York Knicks win two championships during the 1970s, has died. He was 80.
Willis Reed, who won two NBA championships during his legendary career with the New York Knicks, has died, the team confirmed in a statement on Tuesday. He was 80.
Reed played 10 seasons in the NBA from 1964 to ’74, all with the Knicks. He was named to the All-NBA team five times, made seven All-Star teams and won MVP in the 1969-70 season.
„The Knicks organization is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Captain, Willis Reed,“ the Knicks‘ statement read. „As we mourn, we will always strive to uphold the standard he left behind – the unmatched leadership, sacrifice and work ethic that personified him as a champion among champions.
