Robert Reid, a former NBA player best known for his tenure with the Houston Rockets, died at 68.
Reid was born on August 30, 1955, in Atlanta, Georgia, but later moved to Texas where he attended Samuel Clemens High School in Schertz, Texas. He continued his basketball journey at St. Mary's University before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in the second round of the 1977 NBA Draft.Standing at 6 feet 8 inches and weighing 205 pounds, Reid made his NBA debut on October 21, 1977, and rose to prominence as a versatile forward/guard during his 13-year career in the league.
FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku and Google Android TV!In 1982, Reid decided to retire from professional basketball despite being at the peak of his career. He prioritized his personal beliefs and returned to church, leaving behind a lucrative contract and the fame associated with being a professional athlete. He eventually returned to the league after missing the sport.
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