Willis Reed
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Willis Reed Jr. was an American professional basketball player, coach, and general manager. He spent his entire ten-year pro playing career with the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Associat
Reed with the New York Knicks in 1972
Reed in 1969
1964 NBA draft
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The 1964 NBA draft was the 18th annual draft of the National Basketball Association. The draft was held on May 4, 1964, before the 1964–65 season. In this draft, nine NBA teams took turns selecting am
Willis Reed
…Hall of Fame player Buck Buchanan, and future AFL player Ernie Ladd. The New York Knicks selected Reed with the first pick in the second round of the 1964 NBA draft. Reed quickly made a name for himself as a fierce, dominating, and physical force on both ends of the floor as a center. In March 1965, he scored 46…
Walt Hazzard was a territorial pick selected by the Los Angeles Lakers.
Paul Silas was the 10th pick, selected by the St. Louis Hawks.
Jerry Sloan was the 19th pick, selected by the Baltimore Bullets.