Willis Reed, the two-time NBA Finals MVP with the New York Knicks, died at the age of 80. The news was first reported by longtime basketball columnist Peter Vecsey, who added that Reed “suffered from congestive heart problems.”
Hall of Famer Willis Reed has passed away at 80 years old. A Knicks legend, Reed is a two-time NBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, 1970 MVP award winner and was named to the 75th Anniversary team.
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Willis Reed has died at 80 years old
The Knicks legend was a Hall of Famer and 2x NBA champion pic.twitter.com/1719wghtdw
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