Sad news in the sports world. NBA legend Willis Reed has died.
Reed became a legend of the game when he played Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals on a broken leg. Not only did he play well, he helped the New York Knickerbockers (Knicks) win their first NBA Championship, earning the NBA Finals MVP along the way. That particular game remains one of the most legendary feats of any athlete in relatively recent memory, taking on the status of myth and adding to his legend in the decades since.
With Reed as their leader, the Knicks would qualify for the NBA Finals three times during a span of four seasons. They would fin their second NBA title in 1973, with Reed again winning the NBA Finals MVP award.
After his playing career, Reed joined the Nets, first as coach, and then general manager and vice-president of operations. He was able to acquire significant talent, and make the Nets a playoff contender after many years of struggle. The Nets made it to two consecutive NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003.
RIP, Willis Reed.
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