Willis Reed

January 10, 2024
Basketball Player

Quick Facts

Willis Reed
Full Name Willis Reed
Occupation Basketball Player
Date Of Birth Jun 25, 1942(1942-06-25)
Age 82
Birthplace Lincoln Parish
Country United States
Birth City Louisiana
Horoscope Gemini

Willis Reed Biography

Name Willis Reed
Birthday Jun 25
Birth Year 1942
Place Of Birth Lincoln Parish
Home Town Louisiana
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Gemini
Spouse Gale Kennedy

Willis Reed is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on June 25, 1942 in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States. The legendary power forward and center who guided the New York Knicks to a pair of NBA Championships in the early 1970s. He won Finals MVP awards in both of the series. He was chosen to play in 7 NBA All-Star games and named the NBA MVP in the year 1970.

When Before Patrick Ewing came along, he excited Madison Square Garden night in and night out with his dominant post play. came to the scene, he captivated Madison Square Garden night in and out with his dominating post-game.

Two children were born to the wife Gale.

Willis Reed Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Basketball Player
House Living in own house.

Willis Reed is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Willis Reed 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

While his family was on an agricultural property and his parents were the primary source of insistance that helped him get into school.

His most memorable moment was Game 7 in the 70 NBA Finals, where he played despite an injury to his thigh that was severe.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 10 in

Willis Reed height 6 ft 10 in Willis weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Willis Reed Dating?

According to our records, Willis Reed married to Gale Kennedy. As of December 1, 2023, Willis Reed’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Willis Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Willis Reed celebrates birthday on June 25 of every year.

What happened to Willis Reed?

Reed was named NBA Finals MVP. Reed’s career was cut short by injuries, and he retired after the 1973–74 season. For his career, Reed averaged 18.7 points and 12.9 rebounds per game, playing 650 games. He played in seven All- Star Games.

Why did Willis Reed retire?

Prior to his pro career, Reed led Grambling College to three NAIA Tournaments, including the 1961 national championship. Injuries held back Reed, however, and torn cartilage in his right knee forced him to retire in 1974, cutting short a marvelous career.

How many points did Willis Reed have in Game 7?

The crowd already at Madison Square Garden erupted and the Lakers stopped warming up to stare at Reed. “When I saw that,” Knicks guard Walt Frazier said, “something told me we might have these guys.” Reed finished with only four points and three rebounds but gave New York a noble half.

How many children does Willis Reed have?

He was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1981. On 20 August 1983 Reed married Gale I. Kennedy; they had two children.

What college did Willis Reed go to?

Grambling State University

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