WILLIS REED #19

Willis Reed #19.

Willis Reed, Jr. (born June 25, 1942) is a retired American basketball player, coach and manager of basketball teams. He spent his entire professional playing career (1964–1974) with the New York Knicks. In 1982, his outstanding record and achievements were recognized by his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1997, he was voted one of the "50 Greatest Players in NBA History."

After retiring as a player, Reed served as assistant and primary coach with several teams for nearly a decade, then was promoted to General Manager & Vice President of Basketball Operations (1989 to 1996) for the New Jersey Nets. As Senior Vice President of Basketball, he led them to the NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003.