NBA legend Ray Allen has decided to end his so-called “George Jefferson Challenge,” which boldly features his receding hairline. In April, Allen decided he was not going to cut his hair until the coronavirus “kicks rocks,” but with no apparent solution in sight, the Hall of Famer has decided to end the challenge prematurely.
Allen took to Instagram to share a recent photo of himself with his hair all grown out. As it turns out, this was his last photo prior to shaving it all off again:
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Ray Allen included a lengthy caption in his photo as he explained why he has decided to shave his head again. According to the 44-year-old, he came to this decision as a way to cleanse himself:
“As I am cutting my hair I will be getting rid of all of the angst that I have felt over the last three months,” Ray Allen wrote. “It doesn't mean that our problems are over with, it means that I will no longer let them control my emotions negatively.”
Allen also addressed the issue of racial injustice that has gripped the entire nation of late. Much like the rest of the NBA, Allen is also letting his voice be heard here, calling out any and all forms of racism. The two-time NBA champ also took this opportunity to remind everyone to come out and vote in the upcoming elections:
“November is coming everyone and we need to keep this same energy,” Ray Allen added. “We need a change in a bad way people, Not only as a country but locally as well. The change we need to see in America is about each one of you speaking truth to power.”
Below is a look at Allen's post from April at the start of the challenge:
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Ray Allen's beaming smile is visibly absent from his more recent post — and for good reason. He is obviously unhappy with the state of the nation and is not afraid to speak out and stand up for what he believes in.
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