The ShowGirl

  (1:53 PM)

Welcome to The Show! The great NY Knick Willis Reed should be here any minute. Send in those questions now!

Willis Reed

  (2:03 PM)

Hello there, I'm so glad you're able to join us on ESPN.com! I'm ready to answer your questions!

Brian Edwards, NY NY

Willis...May 8th 1970 was the greatest moment in my history of being a sports fan. It will never be surpassed. One question....Is there any truth to the story that Clyde was upset with you for a long period of time because your entrance took away from his monster game? Thank you in advance.

Willis Reed

  (2:05 PM)

Brian, May 8 is an important date in my life, also. I am not aware that Clyde was upset with me. I don't think he would have been because, that night, we all had a chance to do something that we had been aiming for for a long time. That was, be the first Knick team to win a championship. That's what we all had set out to do since April of 1969. Since after we lost to the Celtics the year before, our common goal was to win that championship.

wash. d.c

which of todays team you think could best match up your championship knicks?

Willis Reed

  (2:06 PM)

Well, I would not compare any of today's teams to that old Knick team. It's just impossible. We were great in our era as I think today's teams are in this era. We should just enjoy them each for what they are. I enjoyed playing in the time that I did, and I enjoy watching the players play today.

Laurence G. (Queens, NY)

Mr. Reed. As a devote Knick fan, all I can say is that I wish I was around for your Game 7 heroics. I'm sure I speak for many when I say that I am a frustrated young Knicks fan. What do you think the team can do to be competitive again (trades, draft, pick-ups?). And do you ever see NY gainging that agressive edge/style of play, that made other teams loathe stepping into MSG?

Willis Reed

  (2:08 PM)

Well Laurence, I think that the Knicks are still a great organization. Isaiah is trying to build a championship team but, they will have to get a little lucky with a draft pick or trade -- as all teams do. I do think they have a great backcourt, I was dissapointed that they didn't get into the playoffs this year, but I think they'll be there next year .. and that's a step in the right direction!

tom* (parkville, md)

Mr. Reed, do you miss coaching?

Willis Reed

  (2:10 PM)

Tom, no, I don't miss coaching. I've been very fortunate to stay in basketball at many different levels. I'm still involved in the game and with players and in the community as VP of Operations for the Hornets. I had a great career, since I was 22 years old, I've only worked in basketball so it has been a great run for me.

John Fort Lauderdale

When you limped out on the court in the storied Game 7, I had goosebumps on my goosebumps in my living rooom. What were you feeling at the time...if it's possible to describe it....have you ever experienced anything like that again in your great career ???

Willis Reed

  (2:18 PM)

It was a tough moment for me to go out there that night. The cheering and the standing ovation was amazing, the fans believed that everything was going to be OK because the captain was going to be able to play. I was afraid that I was not going to live up to the task. Wilt had just scored 47 points and 25 rebounds in Game 6 but I think the fans -- the 6th man -- was the real reason we were allowed to win Game 7 along with the fact that Clyde had his most significant game ever as a Knick, in terms of his numbers.

Christine (Fresno)

Who of today's players would you most like to play with, if you were still in your prime?

Willis Reed

  (2:20 PM)

I was asked this question once before and the guy that I say I would have loved to play with was Magic Johnson. His dymanic personality, his ability as a player and his leadership as a point guard is appealing to me. That's one of the reasons why I loved playing with Clyde so much, his leadership ability. That's the reason we won two championships.

Willis Reed

  (2:20 PM)

I was asked this question once before and the guy that I say I would have loved to play with was Magic Johnson. His dymanic personality, his ability as a player and his leadership as a point guard is appealing to me. That's one of the reasons why I loved playing with Clyde so much, his leadership ability. That's the reason we won two championships.

Gerald Friend (Houma, LA)

What do you believe is the most important position for the Hornets to fill in this year's draft?

Willis Reed

  (2:21 PM)

I'm not sure if we can say WHAT position. I think we need another very good big man, and a small forward ... and a point guard since we lost B.D. Those are the three big needs we need. I think we'll definitely get one of those filled sufficiently through the draft.

Willis Reed

  (2:25 PM)

Thanks so much for all of your questions and your support here today. Thanks for joining me on ESPN.com. It's great to hear from all of you fans. I must be going. Take care!