Willis Reed

Willis Reed

Willis Reed, Jr. is a retired American basketball player, coach and general manager. He spent his entire professional playing career with the New York Knicks. In 1982, his outstanding record and achievements were recognized by his induction 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 & Vice President of Basketball Operations for the New Jersey Nets. As Senior Vice...
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quick facts
Birthdate:June 25, 1942
Birthplace:Louisiana
Age:69
Height:6' 9"
All Positions Played:Center
Education:Grambling State University
Also known as:Willis Reed Jr.

Honors and awards for Willis Reed

YearAward
1964 NBA Rookie of the Year Award
1969 NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1969 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
1969 NBA All-Star Game MVP
1972 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
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Season statistics for Willis Reed

New York Knicks - 1973-74 NBA season
fg%: 0.457
3p%: N/A
ft%: 0.792
fga: 184
3pa: 0
fta: 53
orb: 47
drb: 94
ftm: 42
3pm: 0
fgm: 84
stl: 12
reb: 141
blk: 21
pts: 210
pf: 49
ast: 30
to: 0
games: 19
avg reb: 7.4
avg blk: 1.1
avg pts: 11.1
avg pf: 2.6
avg ast: 1.6
avg to: N/A
avg stl: 0.6
New York Knicks - 1972-73 NBA season
fg%: 0.474
3p%: N/A
ft%: 0.742
fga: 705
3pa: 0
fta: 124
orb: N/A
drb: N/A
ftm: 92
3pm: 0
fgm: 334
stl: 0
reb: 590
blk: 0
pts: 760
pf: 205
ast: 126
to: 0
games: 69
avg reb: 8.6
avg blk: N/A
avg pts: 11
avg pf: 3
avg ast: 1.8
avg to: N/A
avg stl: N/A
New York Knicks - 1971-72 NBA season
fg%: 0.438
3p%: N/A
ft%: 0.692
fga: 137
3pa: 0
fta: 39
orb: N/A
drb: N/A
ftm: 27
3pm: 0
fgm: 60
stl: N/A
reb: 96
blk: N/A
pts: 147
pf: 30
ast: 22
to: 0
games: 11
avg reb: 8.7
avg blk: N/A
avg pts: 13.4
avg pf: 2.7
avg ast: 2
avg to: N/A
avg stl: N/A

Education

Grambling State University
Grambling State University
Location:Grambling
Founded:1901
Colors:Black, Gold
Mascot:Grambling Tiger

Grambling State University is a historically black, public, coeducational university, located in Grambling, Louisiana, United States. The university is the home of late head football coach Eddie Robinson, and is listed on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. GSU offers nearly 70...
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Hometown of Willis Reed

Louisiana
Louisiana
Founded:April 30, 1812
Population:76,556

Louisiana ; Louisiana Creole: Léta de la Lwizyàn is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Louisiana is the 31st most extensive and the 25th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the...
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Places Willis Reed has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Willis Reed
MarkerLocationDate ArrivedDate LeftPopulation
A Louisiana 4,574,836
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which school did Willis Reed attend?
  • A:
    Willis Reed attended Grambling State University.
  • Q:
    Where was Willis Reed born?
  • A:
    Willis Reed was born in Louisiana.

Awards & Accolades

  • 1973, 1970
  • Basketball Hall of Fame
    1982
  • NBA All Star Game MVP
    1970
  • NBA All-Rookie Team
    1964-1965
  • Rookie of the Year
    1964-1965
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