The Honor Map: Reed’s Two Rings, Two FMVPs and All-Star Road

Willis Reed's honor roll compresses the glory of 1970s Knicks:

• 2 championships (1970, 1973), the franchise's first two banners;
• 2 Finals MVPs (1970, 1973), with the 1970 regular-season MVP added;
• 1 regular-season MVP (1969-70), plus All-Star MVP for the triple;
• 7 All-Star selections (1965-1971), 1 All-Star MVP;
• 5 All-NBA selections (first/second teams);
• multiple All-Defensive nods;
• 1964-65 Rookie of the Year (ROY);
• 1982 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame;
• 2023 Knicks retired his No. 19.

His numbers may not dwarf the era's giants, but the "champion + MVP + captain" trinity secures him in the Knicks' top tier. Reed's greatness is winning at its highest form.

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