This is depressing.
Justin Reed, a second-round pick of the Celtics back in 2004, the former Ole Miss star, has passed away from cancer at the age of 35.
Per a press release, former Provine and Ole Miss hoops star Justin Reed has passed away. He was battling angiosarcoma. He was 35 years old.
— Tyler Greever (@Tyler_Greever) October 20, 2017
Justin Reed's godmother says the former Ole Miss Rebel and Boston Celtic passed away overnight from angiosarcoma. @olemissbball @celtics pic.twitter.com/Ax9TxYdPd2
— Andrew Harrison TV (@AHarrisonTV) October 20, 2017
Angiosarcoma is an aggressive form of cancer of the inner lining of blood vessels, his happened around his spine.
Reed played in 136 NBA games, both for Boston and then the Timberwolves after he was traded in 2006. He had played four years at Ole Miss and led the school to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
Our thoughts are with Reed’s family and friends.