NBA legend Willis Reed dies at 80 as fans and teammates remember ‘The Captain’ who famously overcame a leg injury to lead the Knicks over the Lakers in Game 7 of the 1970 Finals

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March 22, 2023

Willis Reed, the legendary New York Knicks captain, has passed away at 80, Your Content has learned.

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Reed was reportedly battling congestive heart problems for a year or so.

Known as ‘The Captain,’ Reed won two NBA Finals MVP awards with the Knicks,‘according to ABC News.

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