Robert Reid #50 of the Houston Rockets makes a layup during a game in the1987-88 season.
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Rockets fans are mourning the death of former Houston star Robert Reid on Monday at age 68. The Rockets organization announced Reid's death on Tuesday. Houston drafted the 6-foot-8-inch forward in the second round in 1977, and he played a major part in two NBA Finals runs in 1980-81 and 1985-86. Reid was a fan favorite and a threat on both offense and defense. He later played for Philadelphia, Portland, and Charlotte.