OT: Willis Reed dead at 80.

[RUhasarrived]

The star center of the Knicks first championship in 1970 has passed away.

 

[WhichReligionIsRight]

RIP to a legend.

 

[rufeelinit]

Its tough to see these guys pass. They represent some of the first stars I followed growing up. RIP Willis.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Nets GM

 

[angmo]

RIP

 

[REDRICH65]

Major star of the Knicks when I was a young fan. Rest In Peace. A fine gentleman

 

[zappaa]

Hero

 

[newwavedave1]

Remember him well. Coming on to the court while injured during the Championship game was classic.

 

[newell138]

RIP big fella

 

[e5fdny]

“The moment”

 

[TM94goRU]

RIP to the man who drafted Yinka Dare.

 

[Yeah Baby]

The Captain

 

[RUforJERSEY]

 

[rureadyforsomefootball]

Great player and even a better person. RIP

 

[RU#1fan]

Childhood hero of mine. Losing many of my idols while growing up in New York: Tom Seaver and now Willis Reed. RIP Willis