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Willis Reed addresses young Knicks at practice; 'how cool is that?'

GREENBURGH, N.Y. — Hang in there.

That was the message that one of the most legendary Knicks delivered to the team before practice Thursday.

Willis Reed addressed the 14-58 Knicks at the team’s practice facility. Reed, who has been texting back and forth with Knicks coach David Fizdale this season, also attended Wednesday night’s 137-116 loss to the Jazz.

“How cool is that?” Fizdale said about having Reed attend a practice. “He’s a guy who’s a great talker. He’s constantly sending me text messages and encouraging me. So we finally got him to hang out with the guys.