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Willis Reed Retired

Center · New York Knicks · 7'0", 250 lb · Drafted 1964
2× NBA Champion1× MVPHall of FameNew York Knicks
NBANew York KnicksCenters
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In short

Willis Reed is a retired center best known with the New York Knicks. Captain of the champion Knicks. Career averages: 18.7 points, 12.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

Scoring map · Willis’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 1% of scoring, 1% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Willis Reed is a retired Hall of Famer. Captain of the champion Knicks.

He averaged 18.7 points, 12.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists and won 2 championships over his career.

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Career avg
18.7 ppg
Center
Rebounds
12.9 rpg
career
Assists
1.8 apg
career
Titles
2× champion
New York Knicks
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Willis Reed is a retired center, most associated with the New York Knicks.

Captain of the champion Knicks.

He retired with career averages of 18.7 points, 12.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Captain of the champion Knicks.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and New York Knicks name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring77
Playmaking44
Rebounding79
Perimeter D46
Rim protection60
Spacing36
Athleticism70
Clutch73
Hall of FameNew York Knicks
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Captain of the champion Knicks.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
18.7
per game
Career RPG
12.9
per game
Career APG
1.8
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyCaptain of the champion Knicks.
Titles2× NBA champion.

Hardware

2×
NBA Champion
1×
NBA MVP
2×
Finals MVP
7×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and New York Knicks name.

Willis Reed's career is complete: Captain of the champion Knicks.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 2× champion with the New York Knicks.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Willis Reed's career averages?

Willis Reed averaged 18.7 points, 12.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

Is Willis Reed retired?

Yes — Willis Reed is a retired center and a Hall of Famer.