Willis Reed

Willis Reed Jr. (June 25, 1942 – March 21, 2023) was an professional basketball player, coach, and general manager. He spent his entire professional playing career (1964–1974) with the New York Knicks. In 1982, Reed was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1996, he was voted one of the "50 Greatest Players in NBA History". Willis was born in Hico, Louisiana, a small community in Lincoln Parish. He grew up in Bernice, Louisiana and attended Grambling State…

Willis Reed dunking on Wes Unseld

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Willis Reed, Jr. (born June 25, 1942) is a retired American basketball player, coach and general manager. He spent his entire professional playing career (1964–1974) with the New York Knicks. In 1982, Reed was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1997, he was voted one of the "50 Greatest Players in NBA History". After retiring as a player, Reed served as assistant and head coach with several teams for nearly a decade, then was promoted to General Manager and Vice…

He was beloved by New York fans for his willingness to play hurt, as memorably exemplified in the decisive Game 7 of the 1970 N.B.A. finals at Madison Square Garden.

This signed New York Knicks Willis Reed photo adds the finishing touch to any memorabilia collection.

Willis Reed