Background
Reed, Willis was born on June 25, 1942 in Hico, Louisiana, United States. Son of Willis and Inell Reed.
Professional basketball team executive head coach
Reed, Willis was born on June 25, 1942 in Hico, Louisiana, United States. Son of Willis and Inell Reed.
Student, Grambling College, 1960—1964.
Center, forward, New York Knickbockers, National Basketball Association, 1964-1974; coach, New York Knickerbockers, National Basketball Association, 1977-1979; coach, Creighton U., Omaha, 1981-1985; assistant coach, Atlanta Hawks, N.B.A., 1985-1988; assistant coach, Sacramento Kings, National Basketball Association, 1988; head coach, New Jersey Nets, National Basketball Association, 1988-1989; vice president basketball and business development, New Jersey Nets, National Basketball Association, 1989-1990; senior vice president, player personnel, New Jersey Nets, National Basketball Association, 1990-1996; executive vice president basketball, general manager, New Jersey Nets, National Basketball Association executive vice president player development, New Jersey Nets, National Basketball Association, since 1996.
Married Geraldine Oliver (divorced). Children: Carl, Veronica. Married Gale Reed.