Former Houston Rockets star Robert Reid dies at 68

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Ancient Houston Rockets guard Robert Reid, A NBA star WHO spent 13 years In THE league, deceased earlier This week following A battle with cancer.

Reid was 68 years old ... And had has been to fight A disease, according to has THE Houston Chronicle.

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THE Rockets announcement THE sad news on Tuesday, in writing, "THE Fertitta Family And THE Houston Rockets are deeply saddened by THE who passed of ancient player, Robert Reid, of which contributions were instrumental In guidance THE Houston Rockets has their First of all two NBA Finals appearances In 1980-81 And 1985-86."

Reid, A 6'8" guard/front WHO was A second turn draft take In 1977, on average 11.4 points, 4.5 bounces, 2.7 help, And 1.1 blocks A game during her NBA career -- ten seasons of which were spent In Houston, just A little hours Since Or he grown up up In San Anthony, Broadcast.

He Also plays For THE Charlotte The hornets, Portland Track blazers, And Philadelphia 76ers.

Reid, WHO was teammates with THE legendary Moses Malone, brand 10,448 points In 919 NBA games.