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JG's avatar

As a 54-year old (born in 1968), I consider my age bracket to be the longest suffering of Knicks fans. I’m too young to remember the championships and my fandom started by watching the Michael Ray Richardson-Ray Williams backcourt on Channel 9 in the late ‘70’s. It’s since been a sports-fan lifetime of hoping to see the Knicks regain that glory. Thanks for capturing the reverence we feel for Willis and what he represents. RIP, Captain.

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Tim Smith's avatar

Well said, Jon.

Listen to Wilt talk about his toughest opponents and he usually says Russell and Reed. Listen to Reed's teammates or read their books- everyone knew who it all hinged on.

I am sure I wasn't the only senior citizen Knick fan who shed a tear yesterday.

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