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There is one question that has been presented to almost every NBA commentator, pundit, and player for several years now: LeBron James or Michael Jordan? Hall of Famer Ray Allen has weighed in on the debate and made it clear which camp he sides with: This question has caused heated debate and will continue to do so. […]

Spinning off a pick’em between Ben Simmons and Lonzo Ball and their shooting woes, newly-enshrined Hall of Famer Ray Allen expounded on what it takes to reach all-time levels of greatness when it comes to shooting. Among them, Allen credited a fugacious NBA teammate, Jeff Nordgaard, as his free-throw muse, helping him go from an […]

Newly-enshrined Hall of Famer Ray Allen had no problems picking a former rookie to potentially help with recurring shooting woes during an interview with Dan Patrick. As always, Patrick asked the right pressing questions, putting Allen on the spot and asking him to choose between Lonzo Ball and Ben Simmons — but the 3-point king […]

Recently enshrined Hall of Famer Ray Allen gave his two cents on LeBron James’ move to the Los Angeles Lakers and darted his take on his former teammate’s style of play with this new roster surrounding him. The long-known sharpshooter and 3-point king played with James for two seasons, as members of the Miami Heat, […]

Most NBA enthusiasts would know that recent Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Ray Allen is also famously known as “Jesus.” This is in reference to the role he co-starred with Denzel Washington in the Spike Lee film “He Got Game.” Allen portrayed a high school basketball prodigy named Jesus Shuttlesworth, and eventually adopted […]

Jordan Brand has just presented Ray Allen with one of the most awesome Hall of Fame welcoming gifts ever. Allen, who represented the brand during his playing years, was just handed an extremely special set of Jordan Player Editions (PEs) commemorating his time with all of his former NBA teams. During his time in the […]

There is no love lost between Ray Allen and his former team, the Boston Celtics. Prior to his recent Hall of Fame induction, the 43-year-old could not help but air his grievances during his stint as part of the C’s. Allen, speaking in an interview on NBC Sports Boston, admitted that at first, he tried to […]

There are very few who question whether Ray Allen has done enough in his career to warrant a place in the Hall of Fame. However, when the praise comes from one of Allen’s teammates during his time with the Boston Celtics, the admiration becomes even more noteworthy. This is exactly what Celtics legend Paul Pierce […]

Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett had a lot of success together on the court together for the Boston Celtics including winning an NBA title together. Since that point though it’s only been drama between Allen, Garnett, and some of his other former Celtics teammates and it has been a very public feud. On the night […]

There were a number of poignant moments in Ray Allen’s Hall of Fame acceptance speech. However, one of the most endearing parts of the address came when the 43-year-old spoke highly about his former team, the Boston Celtics. Allen had a remarkable 18-year career in the league. One of the high points of his illustrious […]

Widely regarded as one the best, if not the best, shooters of all-time, newly-inducted Hall of Famer Ray Allen was actually quite the high flyer during his younger years. This is why it comes as no surprise that during his acceptance speech, he credited the great Michael Jordan as being one of the biggest influences […]

Ray Allen delivered a very inspiring acceptance speech in the recently-concluded induction ceremony of this year’s Hall of Fame class. One of the most endearing moments was when the 43-year-old revealed how Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller inspired him to become not only the basketball player he once was but also the man he is […]

The comradery shared by former teammates in the NBA is never far and in between. Former Miami Heat All-Star Chris Bosh knows this all too well, as he congratulated his former teammate Ray Allen on his induction into the Naismith Hall-Of-Fame via Twitter. Congrats to my brother Ray Allen on the hall of fame nod. […]

The new batch of basketball Hall of Famers will be enshrined Friday in Springfield, and among the figures everybody is excited to see make a speech in the event is legendary sharpshooter and former Miami Heat guard Ray Allen. A consummate pro, who was always there to answer the bell when the moment asks for […]

Dwyane Wade took time to congratulate former teammate Ray Allen for his enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, while also thanking him for the monstrous corner 3-pointer that gave the Miami Heat life against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 NBA Finals. Wade’s team was on the ropes before Allen was […]

Prior to his enshrinement into the Naismith Hall of Fame, sharpshooter Ray Allen recalled his early days with the Milwaukee Bucks, when he was once casted to play the role of the now-famed Jesus Shuttlesworth in the popular movie He Got Game. It’s been 20 years since the movie came out, but it’s still hugely popular […]

The much-publicized rift between Ray Allen and his Boston Celtics teammates has taken a turn for the worst in recent months. After choosing to sign with the Miami Heat in 2012, which was ironically the team that eliminated them that same season, many Celtics felt betrayed by Allen’s actions and accused him of being disloyal, […]

Former Boston Celtics star Ray Allen said that the lack of communication between him and his ex-teammates bothers him. Speaking with Rachel Nichols of ESPN during the eve of his induction into the Hall of Fame, Allen opened up about his tarnished relationship with former teammates Rajon Rondo and Kevin Garnett, among others. He said […]

Arguably the greatest shooter of his era, soon-to-be-inducted Hall of Famer Ray Allen revealed that he would hear other teams’ coaches blurt out a specific NSFW nickname whenever he finds himself wide open for a jumper. Jay King, Boston Celtics reporter for The Athletic, tweeted out Allen’s statement. Ray Allen: “Some coaches on other teams […]

Former Milwaukee Bucks sharpshooter Ray Allen played 18 seasons in the NBA. In that time span, the crafty guard established himself as one of the best shooters the league has ever known. He’s a 10-time All-Star, two-time champion, and former Three-Point Shootout champion (2001). Allen, now 43 years of age, is known as a legend […]

Despite lifting the NBA title on two separate occasions in his illustrious career, former Milwaukee Bucks star Ray Allen recently admitted to still being bitter about the Bucks’ Eastern Conference Finals defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers some 17 years ago. Allen recently spoke with Gery Woelfel of Woelfel’s Press Box to primarily discuss […]

Robert Parish, a Boston Celtics legend in his own right, believes that the feud between Ray Allen and his former teammates “immature” and “petty.” Speaking at SiriusXM NBA Radio, Parish, who helped the Celtics win three rings in the 80s, said that Allen and his former teammates should get past all the drama for what they […]

After losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2014 NBA Finals, the Miami Heat suffered a heartbreak when LeBron James left the team the summer of that year. Soon after, they learned that veteran Ray Allen wouldn’t be back. There were rumors of Allen returning to the game, but the Hall of Famer officially […]

Hall of Fame shooting guard Ray Allen named LeBron James and Sam Cassell as his favorite teammates of all time in an interview with Shams Charania of The Athletic. Allen played with many great players throughout his career, including Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Vince Carter, Gary Payton, Alonzo Mourning and many more. However, James and […]

One of the greatest shooters the game has ever seen, 10-time NBA All-Star Ray Allen will finally be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this coming Friday. Allen successfully reached the championship plateau twice in his career, once each with the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Despite winning the Larry O’Brien Trophy […]

Soon-to-be Hall of Famer Ray Allen was at the center of one of the most improbable comebacks in NBA Finals history, as a memorable corner three in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals tied the game and sent it to overtime, allowing the Miami Heat to come back from the grave after being inches […]

The NBA’s all-time 3-point king, Ray Allen, will be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday, fittingly presented by the man who held the title of 3-point king before he did — Reggie Miller. The picture-perfect sharpshooter explained why he chose Miller to introduce him for this year’s class in a one-on-one […]

Jim Calhoun, the former coach of Ray Allen during his time in the University of Connecticut, was a first-hand spectator to the rise of Allen from a budding star to a full-blown NBA prospect. It would be safe to assume that Calhoun is an authority on Allen, so when the former coach described the Hall […]

Ray-Ray, Sugar Ray, Jesus Shuttlesworth. These were just a few of the monikers given to Ray Allen during his playing days. According to Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, who had Allen at his disposal for two seasons between 2012 and 2014, “Everyday Ray” was another nickname they had for the sharpshooter. The 47-year-old coach […]

Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Ray Allen is considered by most as one of the greatest shooters of all time. However, early on in his illustrious career, Allen was actually discouraged by his coaches from settling for the 3-ball. Speaking to Steve Aschburner of NBA.com, Allen detailed how he was once restrained from taking too […]

Boston Celtics great Ray Allen has shed some light on the circumstances that led to his infamous exit from the team in 2012. According to the 43-year-old, his doomed relationship with former teammate Rajon Rondo proved to be the tipping point, but he also claimed that he went to great lengths to try and repair […]

In an effort to get past the dreaded Big 3 of the Boston Celtics, LeBron James formed a Big 3 of his own in Miami. In Game 5 of the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals, James finally achieved this goal. As seen in the video below, James scores the last 10 points to finally close the […]

When debating about top basketball movies, Spike Lee’s ‘He Got Game’ is always near the top of the list. The iconic movie tells the story of a high school prospect who must make a tough decision on his future, which is complicated by his father’s dark past. Ray Allen plays the protagonist, and it’s hard […]

When NBA legend Ray Allen and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry stepped out on the green to participate in the Tahoe celebrity golf tournament, everyone figured that the only contest between them would be who had the better short game. But after someone set up a hoop on the course, the two shooters couldn’t […]

The more games Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry plays, the clearer it gets that he’s the greatest shooter ever in the NBA. While Curry has yet to ascend to the top of the all-time list of 3-pointers made, the money is on him eventually getting there. As for now, Curry can settle with […]

The Golden State Warriors rolled over the Cleveland Cavaliers in a convincing 122-103 win on Sunday night to grab a commanding 2-0 series lead in the 2018 NBA Finals. Much of this huge offensive outing from the Warriors came from an impressive individual performance from two-time league MVP Stephen Curry, dropping a game-high 33 points […]

The Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs may have only fought in two NBA Finals (which doesn’t make it quite a rivalry just yet), but those battles were exciting and epic. Boasting the star power of the Heatles, led by LeBron James alongside Chris Bosh and Heat cornerstone Dwyane Wade, against the balanced roster of […]

“Real recognize real,” as the adage goes. Several years have passed since Ray Allen donned the Miami Heat jersey and hit that big shot in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Former teammate and Heat living legend Dwyane Wade has not forgotten that great moment. The 2018 Hall of Fame Class was recently […]

Following the announcements made for NBA legends Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, and Grant Hill, another icon from their era will be joining them as they enter the pantheon of basketball greats. In a tweet by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s official Twitter account, Ray Allen has been named as an inductee into the class […]