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Robert Reid RIP

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by R=$, Feb 20, 2024.

  1. R=$

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    Rocket Legend Robert Reid has passed away at 68.
     
  2. persian hoopa

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    I started following the Rockets as a kid in the 80s and he was a big part of the 1986 Finals team. RIP Bobby Joe
     
  3. Snow Villiers

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    Oh no, I played basketball with him back in the day.....dang it....may he RIP.

    DD
     
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  5. desihooper

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    Oh man, that's still so young. Hope he passed peacefully...
     
  6. raining threes

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    RIP

    A really good player.

    A better person
     
  7. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    I'll never forget Bobby Joe! He retired and came back to lead the Rockets to the 1986 Championship.

    Rest in Peace Robert Reid.
     
  9. BamBam

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    68yrs old? Way too young to go... :(

    Que en paz descanse!!

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  10. jim1961

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    I can still remember him guarding Magic when we played the Lakers.

    That was about the time I started taking basketball seriously.

    Hope his later years were good ones.
     
  11. Plowman

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    RIP Bobby Joe

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    Ah man. That really sucks. He was not only a good player but a really good person. RIP
     
  13. topfive

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    He was two Rockets legends in one:

    First: #50, Robert Reid, who retired for religious reasons after 5 seasons.
    Then he came back as #33, Bobby Joe Reid, who gave us 5 seasons before being traded.

    RIP, Legend(s)
     
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    His brother Lionel Richie is still alive

    RIP legend
     
  15. Newlin

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    Well, I’m sorry and surprised to hear this. Streaky shooter, but when he was on, he could win games.
     
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    Big part? He saved that season. He, along with Rodney MacCrae (sp?), elevated that season from the depths of nose knows where.
     
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    Before my time but I do remember once upon a time my dad was driving, apparently passed him and yelled HOLY **** THATS ROBERT REID!!!


    RIP
     
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    Wow, shocked to hear this. Started watching the Rockets during the 85-86 Finals. That team could of gone all the way with Bobby Joe.

    RIP Rockets Legend.
     
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    Damn, this one hurts. Had the craziest release point on his jump shot but it worked. RIP
     
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