Willis Reed
Inducted:
1982
Player Stats
6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
240 lb (109 kg)
Born
June 25, 1942
Hico, Louisiana, U.S.
Died
March 21, 2023
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Position
Center
College
Grambling State (1960–1964)
Willis Reed was the heart and leader of the New York Knicks during their championship era. Playing his entire 10-season career (1964–1974) with the Knicks, Reed was known for his strength in the paint, mid-range shooting, and clutch performances. He led New York to NBA titles in 1970 and 1973 and delivered one of the most memorable moments in league history by playing through injury in Game 7 of the 1970 Finals.
Reed was a seven-time NBA All-Star and won the league MVP award in 1970. He also earned Finals MVP honors twice, becoming one of the few players to win both awards in the same season. Reed finished his career with over 12,000 points and 8,000 rebounds. For his leadership and championship success, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982.
Reed's Awards & Records
- Played entire career with New York Knicks
- Famous Game 7 return in 1970 NBA Finals
- One of few players to win MVP and Finals MVP in same season
- 19 retired by New York Knicks
NBA Records
- 2× NBA champion (1970, 1973)
- 2× NBA Finals MVP (1970, 1973)
- NBA Most Valuable Player (1970)
- 7× NBA All-Star (1965–1971)
- NBA All-Star Game MVP (1970)
- All-NBA First Team (1970)
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1965)
- NBA All-Rookie Team (1965)
NBA Teams
New York Knicks (1964–1974)
NBA Draft
1964: 2nd round, 8th overall pick
New York Knicks
Number Worn
19
NBA Stats
Seasons:
10 (1964-1974)
Games Played:
650
Points:
12,183 (18.7 ppg)
Rebounds:
8,414 (12.9 rpg)
Assists:
1,186 (1.8 apg)
Steals:
12 (0.6 spg)
Blocks:
21 (1.1 bpg)
Field Goal(%):
47.6
Free Throw(%):
74.7
Playoff Games:
78