Knicks legend Willis Reed, arguably the greatest player in the history of the organization, has died at the age of 80, according to multiple reports.
Reed had been ill … battling congestive heart failure, longtime NYC columnist Peter Vescey reported on Tuesday.
The Knicks have not yet commented on his passing.
Simply put, Willis was one of the best hoopers to ever step foot on the hardwood.
Reed, a 6’10” center, was drafted by the Knicks with the 8th overall pick in the 1964 NBA Draft. Over his 10-season career, he averaged nearly 19 points and 13 rebounds. Willis was a 7x All-Star, 2x NBA Finals MVP, and the 1970 NBA MVP.
Source ( TMZ )
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