Justin Reed

Justin Michael Reed (January 16, 1982 – October 20, 2017)^[1][2] was an American professional basketball player, who played at the small forward position.^[3]

Justin Reed

Personal information
Born	(1982-01-16)January 16, 1982 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	October 20, 2017(2017-10-20) (aged 35) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school	Provine (Jackson, Mississippi)
College	Ole Miss (2000–2004)
NBA draft	2004: 2nd round, 40th overall pick
Drafted by	Boston Celtics
Playing career	2004–2009
Position	Power forward / small forward
Number	9
Career history
2004–2006	Boston Celtics
2006–2007	Minnesota Timberwolves
2007–2008	Austin Toros
2008–2009	Bakersfield Jam
Career highlights
First-team All-SEC (2004) SEC Rookie of the Year (2001) Fourth-team Parade All-American (2000)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference
Medals Men's Basketball Representing  United States Summer Universiade 2001 Beijing Team competition

College career

Reed led the University of Mississippi's Ole Miss Rebels as part of the "Provine Posse", three former Provine High School teammates (along with Aaron Harper and David Sanders) who played together for the Rebels.^[4]

Under the tutelage of 2001 Naismith Coach of the Year Rod Barnes, Reed became an all-around player and a dominant force in the Southeastern Conference. An All-SEC selection in each of his four years at The University of Mississippi, Reed led the team both on the court and in the locker room.^[5] As a freshman, Reed guided the Rebels through two NCAA tournament wins en route to a first ever "Sweet Sixteen" appearance for the Ole Miss program in 2001.^[4]

NBA career

Following his successful career as a forward at the University of Mississippi, Reed was selected in the second round (40th overall) by the Boston Celtics in the 2004 NBA draft. Following one and one-half seasons with little playing time, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 26, 2006, in a multi-player deal; he enjoyed a successful 40 games with the Timberwolves and, at season's end, became a restricted free agent. Minnesota then rewarded him with a three-year contract worth $4,310,500.^[6]

On June 14, 2007, it was officially announced that Reed and teammate Mike James would be traded to the Houston Rockets, for Juwan Howard.^[7] He was subsequently waived by the Rockets without having appeared in a single game for them.

Death

Reed died from angiosarcoma, a cancer of the vasculature, on October 20, 2017.^[8]