Who was Houston Rockets legend Robert Reid who passed away?
Despite his humble entry into the NBA, it didn’t take long for the former Houston Rockets star to establish himself as a true talent in the league. Indeed, it was on the back of his contributions that the team became a formidable franchise. Houston Rockets legend Robert Reid has passed away According to a team announcement on Tuesday, former Houston Rockets star Robert Reid passed away at the age of 68. Drafted by the Rockets in the 1977 NBA Draft in the second round, Reid would go on to play 10 of his 13 seasons in the NBA with the team, following a stellar stint with St. Mary’s University. Interestingly, after five years in the professional game, Reid announced his retirement on the grounds of religious reasons, as he decided to focus more on his Pentecostal faith. Yet, just one year later he would return to the Rockets and go on to play another eight years with the team, during which time he established himself as a central figure. R ockets owner Tillman Fertitta released the foll...