Willis Reed Career NBA Stats 1964-1974 |
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G |
FGA |
FGM |
FG% |
PTS |
PPG |
3PTA |
3PTM |
3PT% |
FTA |
FTM |
FT% | AST | APG |
REB |
RPG |
BLK |
STL |
650 |
10,202 |
4,859 |
47.6 |
12,183 |
18.7 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
3,298 |
2,465 |
74.7 |
1,186 |
1.8 |
8,414 | 12.9 |
21 |
12 |
Willis Reed Jr. was born on June 25, 1942 in Hico, LA. He is the son of Inell and Willis Reed. The Reed family lived on a farm, and sports became a big part of young Reed's life. He was a gifted athlete who participated in various sports and excelled at them.
Reed attended West Side High School. By the time he graduated, Reed was a school legend. He played basketball, football and did the shot put in track. He led his basketball and football teams to state titles. When it came time to choose a college, he picked Grambling State to continue his basketball journey.
Willis Reed College Career Stats and Notes
Reed played for Grambling State from 1961-64. He averaged 26.6 points and 21.3 rebounds during his senior year. He led the Tigers to three SWAC championships and a NAIA title in. Reed was a two-time NAIA All-American.
Awards and Achievements |
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MVP
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All-NBA
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1st Team: 1970 2nd Team: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971 |
All-Star Selections |
1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970 1971
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Scoring Titles |
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NBA Finals MVP |
1970, 1973 |
Achievements
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1969-70, 1972-73 1964-65 NBA All Star Game MVP 1970 NBA All Defensive First Team 1970 Member of 1964-65 NBA All Rookie Team Member of NBA 50th Anniversary All Time Team Member of NBA 75th Anniversary All Time Team |
Willis Reed NBA Career Stats and Notes
He spent his entire 10-year NBA career with the Knicks. Reed was the centerpiece on two NBA title winning Knicks’ teams that featured Hall of Famers Walt Frazier, Earl Monroe, Jerry Lucas, Bill Bradley and Dave DeBusschere. He retired in 1974 and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982.
Willis Reed 1970 NBA Finals
Willis Reed was the captain of the Knicks surge to glory at the end of the 1960s and early 70s. The franchise made three NBA Finals appearances in a four year span with Reed taking home 2 NBA Finals MVP honors. However, he became a Knicks’ legend during one unforgettable moment in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals.
With the NBA championship on the line, the Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers were set to square off in Madison Square Garden. Reed, the league’s MVP, was doubtful to play due to a leg injury he suffered in Game 5. In fact the injury was severe enough for him to miss Game 6. Not wanting to let his teammates down, Reed decided to give it a try. During warmups, Reed trotted out to the court with a noticeable limp prior to the start of the game to the surprise of the crowd...and players on both teams! The fans cheered loudly and the moment sparked the Knicks’ team.
Reed only contributed 4 points and 3 rebounds in his valiant effort. For the Knicks that night, it was the emotion Reed brought from playing in pain, the energy of the crowd and of course, Frazier’s 36 points and 19 assists, that propelled them to their first ever NBA title.