Last Updated on March 4, 2025 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details for Willis Reed:

  • Full Name: Willis Reed Jr.
  • Nationality: United States
  • DOB: Born June 25, 1942, and passed away on March 21, 2023. He would be 81 years old today
  • Hometown: Hico, Louisiana
  • Height: 6 foot 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Weight: Played at around 235 lbs (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7’1″ (215 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Shoe Brand: Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars, Nike Blazer Mid
  • Position: Center / Power Forward
  • Number: #19
  • Draft: Selected in the 2nd round, 8th overall, of the 1964 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks
  • College: Grambling State University
  • High School: West Side High School in Lillie, Louisiana
  • Championship Rings: 2 (1970, 1973)
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (1964–1974)
      • Reed spent his entire 10-year NBA career with the Knicks.
      • He was the heart and soul of the team during their golden era, leading them to two NBA Championships (1970 and 1973).
      • Reed was a 7-time NBA All-Star, the 1970 NBA MVP, and a 2-time NBA Finals MVP.
  • 2K Rating: 94 (Knicks)

Willis Reed is one of the most well-known New York Knicks legends to have played in the NBA. He played his entire career for the Knicks between 1964 and 1975.

Notes:

  • Willis Reed was best known for winning the NBA Finals MVP both times his teams won the NBA Finals. Reed is a New York Knicks legend who helped them win two championships in the 70s (1970 and 1973).
  • Willis Reed started his career wearing Converse Chuck Taylor basketball shoes. During his time with the Knicks later in his career beginning in 1973, he wore the Nike Blazer Mid Top shoes.