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Willis Reed · Legends are born when courage conquers pain. Regular season and All-Star Game MVP Willis Reed hobbles through Madison Square Garden with a torn thigh, defying odds to score important points early in Game 7. Reed's perseverance has become basketball folklore. The Knicks captain inspired New York to the franchise's first title. Reed's entrance energizes 19,500 fans and shifts momentum toward the Knicks. His first two jumpers connect cleanly, each shot worth more than points as they spark championship belief. After this game, Reed was named Finals MVP, earning basketball's rare triple crown of MVPs. His four points and three rebounds echo through history as an iconic Knicks performance. · State of Mint