Honoring the Legacy of Willis Reed, New York Knicks Legend.

Willis Reed, the legendary center for the New York Knicks, passed away at the age of 80. Reed's spirit has been a resilient presence in Madison Square Garden, largely due to his heroic performance in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals, where he played through injury and led the Knicks to their first NBA title. Reed's enduring presence in New York was also due to his efforts to connect with the community, particularly young African American players like Walt Frazier. Despite not being as dominant as other centers of his era, Reed's heart and inexhaustible effort made him the perfect heartbeat of the Knicks championship teams.