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Rockets pay respects to late Robert Reid, who passed away Monday

Robert Reid, who played a key role on Houston’s first two NBA Finals teams in 1981 and 1986, passed away at 68 years old after a battle with cancer.

Robert Reid, a former NBA player best known for his 10 seasons with the Houston Rockets, has died. He was 68 years old.

Reid played in college at St. Mary’s University before being selected by the Rockets in the second round of the 1977 NBA draft.

“It is with great sorrow that my family and I received the news of the passing of Rockets legend, Robert Reid,” owner Tilman J. Fertitta said in a statement released on Tuesday. “I have had the privilege of knowing Robert for over 40 years, and his presence always brought joy and positivity to any room he entered.”

“I will never forget watching the Rockets teams he was a part of in the 80s compete in the Finals, and the love he had for the game,” Fertitta said in a statement issued by the team. “My heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, Diana, and all those who held him dear. Robert’s absence will be deeply felt, and he will be fondly remembered.”

Fox 26 Houston, which initially reported Reid’s passing, said Reid passed away peacefully at his Houston home on Monday, Feb. 19, after a battle with cancer. Regarding his career, Fox 26 writes:

Standing 6-foot-8 and weighing 205 pounds, Reid rose to prominence as a versatile forward/guard during a 13-year career in the league. Known for his athleticism and defensive abilities, he played a significant role in the Rockets’ lineup during the early 1980s, contributing to the team’s success in multiple playoff appearances.

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.

After retirement, Reid remained active in his community and dedicated himself to charitable causes.

Reid’s first retirement didn’t last long. He returned to the Rockets ahead of the 1983-84 season.

Reid was a consistent rotation player for the Rockets — and a double-figure scorer, on average — during the 1980-81 and 1985-86 seasons, which resulted in the first two Western Conference championships and NBA Finals berths in franchise history.

Over 10 seasons with the Rockets, Reid averaged 11.6 points (46.7% FG), 4.9 rebounds and 3 assists in 28.5 minutes per game. He retired as a player after the NBA’s 1990-91 season.

Read on for further reaction from the team and its followers, as well as highlights from Reid’s distinguished NBA career.

Every player in Philadelphia 76ers history who has worn No. 50

Here is a list of every player in Philadelphia 76ers history who has worn the No. 50 uniform.

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the older franchises in the NBA with their history spanning all the way back to the 1949-50 season. With that much time under their belt in the NBA, they have had a ton of players come through and make their impact on the City of Brotherly Love.

With it now being the offseason, now is a time to go through some of that Sixers history. In this edition, Sixers Wire is going to make a list of the 10 players who have worn the No. 50 jersey in the history of the franchise. This will be a running series to go through all of the uniform numbers worn for Philadelphia.

The latest edition of this series was a list compiling the two players who have worn the No. 51.

With that being said, here are those three players who wore No. 50: