New York Knicks legend Willis Reed has died

Willis Reed, legendary New York Knicks player NBA

Legendary New York Knicks insider Willis Reed died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

Willis Reed, «Hall Of Famer(NBA Hall of Famer) and legendary New York Knicks center, has died at the age of 80. In any case, this was reported on Tuesday by NBA specialist Peter Vecsey before the New York Post confirmed the information. According to reports, Willis Reed had been suffering from congestive heart problems for about a year.

League’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1970, Willis Reed was named NBA Finals MVP that season as well as in 1973. The Knicks won the NBA title in those two seasons, the last two of franchise history.
A seven-time All-Star, Reed is averaging 18.7 points and 12.9 rebounds in 650 career games, all with New York. He was the first Knicks member to have his number retired.

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