can't download it from my phone but Deadskin has a posted it. I remember it like it was yesterday, Willis convinced me right there and then that he might of been the toughest dude on planet Earth
They don't make athletes like that any more. Being age 46 If you had me make a list of the top 5 sporting moments I could go back in time to see in person him trotting out for game 7 vs. the Lakers would probably be #1. Funny it happened on my 2nd birthday too.
is that it couldn't be replicated today. With twitter, social media and "insider experts" getting all the inside scoops you'd know at least an hour in advance that he was going to give it a go.
In the piece , it goes on to detail Reed warning his teammates after
not to restrain him during a fight as they were liable to get decked themselves. apparently, while in college, he was restrained by a teammate and it resulted in him getting hit over the head with a bottle.
Willis coming out for warmups before Game 7 is one I would love to go back and witness live and in person. As a teen, I got goosebumps for King's first game back at the Garden after losing 2 seasons to injuries. Just him in the layup line was chill rendering. I imagine if you multiply that by thousands is what it was like to see Reed come out of the tunnel.
responded to a thrown punch by an opposition player....slow to anger but watch out. Reed could flat out play.
That special is a must for anyone who loves basketball and team sports in general.
http://deadspin.com/video-finally-surfaces-of-willis-reed-fighting-the-enti-1649175530 - ( New Window )
One word describes him at the time-intimidating!
Punching Lakers is God's work.
God.
That special is a must for anyone who loves basketball and team sports in general.