Knicks legend Willis Reed dies at 80

Manny Rubio | USA TODAY SportsKnicks great Willis Reed, who authored one of the greatest moments in the city’s sporting history, has died. He was 80.

Just received word that Willis Reed, 80, passed this morning. He has suffered from congestive heart problems over the past year or so, and was going through rehab to walk. Loved everything about Willis! A man’s man!!

— Peter Vecsey (@PeterVecsey1) March 21, 2023

The Knicks drafted Reed out of Grambling State in 1964 and he spent all ten of his pro seasons in New York. Reed was named to seven All-Star teams and won two championships with the Knicks in 1970 and 1973. He was named MVP of the NBA Finals both times, but Reed is absolutely known more…