WATCH | Grambling Retires Legend Willis Reed Jersey and Name Court In Honor of NBA Hall of Famer

Willis Reed is notably one of greatest athletes to play the game of basketball from GSU to the NBA. A few icons reflect on the memories and the legacy that he created during his legendary career🖤💛💙🧡 #GramFam #ThisIsTheG #WillisReed50 #GSULegend #NYKnicksLegend pic.twitter.com/OUt0TyhbI4

— GSU_Tigers (@GSU_TIGERS) January 16, 2022

Two 👍🏻’s up for the @GSU_TIGERS and @nyknicks legend Willis Reed as his jersey is retired at Grambling.

The 2x NBA champ also now has the court and tunnel named after him. What a special moment. #GramFam pic.twitter.com/C3ArT6kV4k

— Sam Rothman (@samrothman_) January 16, 2022

Tonight, our court and a tunnel was renamed in honor of Hall of Famer and alumnus, Willis Reed. We also retired his Jersey, number 50, and Reed was on the court to give a thumbs up as his seal of approval #WillisReedCourt pic.twitter.com/ACs4q6tWG5

— Grambling State Univ (@Grambling1901) January 16, 2022