[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 52 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S884]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                        Remembering Willis Reed

  Finally, Mr. President, yesterday we learned the sad news of the 
passing of one of the greatest New York Knicks legends of all time, 
team captain Willis Reed.
  You cannot write the story of the New York Knicks or the NBA without 
mentioning Willis Reed. He was a giant on and off the court, a 
ferocious competitor, a class act, and, above all, a leader of leaders.
  In game 7 of the 1970 NBA finals--I so well remember it--Willis Reed 
authored one of the most memorable moments in sports history by 
hobbling out of the tunnel and walking onto the court minutes before 
the tip-off. That night, he gave a legendary performance against the 
Lakers, while leading his team to one of two Knicks titles. We hope 
maybe it will happen again soon.
  Willis Reed embodied what it meant to be a Knick, a New Yorker, a 
champion, and a legend. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and 
teammates. May he rest in peace.