Editing Ray Allen

{{short description|American basketball player (born 1975)}}
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| name = Ray Allen
| image = Ray Allen 161208-A-HE359-046 (31482070191).jpg
| caption = Allen in 2016
| image_size = 
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lb = 205
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|7|20}}
| birth_place = [[Merced, California]], U.S.
| high_school = Hillcrest ([[Dalzell, South Carolina]])
| college = [[UConn Huskies men's basketball|UConn]] (1993–1996)
| draft_year = 1996
| draft_round = 1
| draft_pick = 5
| draft_team = [[Minnesota Timberwolves]]
| career_start = 1996
| career_end = 2014
| career_position = [[Shooting guard]]
| career_number = 34, 20
| years1 = {{nbay|1996|start}}–{{nbay|2002|end}}
| team1 = [[Milwaukee Bucks]]
| years2 = {{nbay|2002|end}}–{{nbay|2006|end}}
| team2 = [[Seattle SuperSonics]]
| years3 = {{nbay|2007|start}}–{{nbay|2011|end}}
| team3 = [[Boston Celtics]]
| years4 = {{nbay|2012|start}}–{{nbay|2013|end}}
| team4 = [[Miami Heat]]
| highlights = 
* 2× [[NBA champion]] ([[2008 NBA Finals|2008]], [[2013 NBA Finals|2013]])
* 10× [[NBA All-Star]] ([[2000 NBA All-Star Game|2000]]–[[2002 NBA All-Star Game|2002]], [[2004 NBA All-Star Game|2004]]–[[2009 NBA All-Star Game|2009]], [[2011 NBA All-Star Game|2011]])
* [[All-NBA Second Team]] ({{nbay|2004|end}})
* [[All-NBA Third Team]] ({{nbay|2000|end}})
* [[NBA Three-Point Contest]] champion ([[2001 NBA All-Star Game|2001]])
* [[NBA All-Rookie Second Team]] ({{nbay|1996|end}})
* [[NBA 75th Anniversary Team]]
* [[UPI College Basketball Player of the Year|UPI Player of the Year]] (1996)
* Consensus first-team [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] ([[1996 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|1996]])
* [[Big East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|Big East Player of the Year]] (1996)
* 2× First-team [[List of All-Big East Conference men's basketball teams|All-Big East]] (1995, 1996)
* [[USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year]] (1995)
* No. 34 [[UConn Huskies men's basketball#Retired numbers|retired by UConn Huskies]]
* [[South Carolina Mr. Basketball]] (1993)
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| stat1value = 24,505 (18.9 ppg)
| stat2label = [[Rebound (basketball)|Rebounds]]
| stat2value = 5,272 (4.1 rpg)
| stat3label = [[Assist (basketball)|Assists]]
| stat3value = 4,361 (3.4 apg)
| HOF_player = ray-allen
| bbr = allenra02
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{{MedalSport | Men's [[basketball]] }}
{{MedalCountry | {{flagu|United States}} }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Basketball at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] }}
{{MedalGold | [[2000 Summer Olympics|2000 Sydney]] | [[Basketball at the 2000 Summer Olympics|Team]] }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[FIBA Americas Championship]] }}
{{MedalGold | [[FIBA Americas Championship 2003|2003 San Juan]] | [[FIBA Americas Championship 2003|Team]] }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Summer Universiade]] }}
{{MedalGold | [[1995 Summer Universiade|1995 Fukuoka]] | [[United States national basketball team|Team]] }}
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'''Walter Ray Allen Jr.''' (born July 20, 1975) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player. Allen played 18 seasons in the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA) and was inducted into the [[Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame]] as a player in 2018. He is widely considered one of the greatest{{under discussion inline|talkpage=WT:NBA#Discussion on allowing "greatest" in the lead of all NBA players}} [[Three-point field goal|three-point]] shooters of all time. Allen was a ten-time [[NBA All-Star Game|NBA All-Star]], and won an [[gold medal|Olympic gold medal]] as a member of the [[2000 United States men's Olympic basketball team|2000 United States men's basketball team]]. At the time of his retirement, he was the [[List of NBA career 3-point scoring leaders|leading three-point scorer in NBA history]] until he was surpassed by [[Stephen Curry]] in 2021. As of 2025, he ranks third on the NBA's all-time three-pointers list. In 2021, he was selected to the [[NBA 75th Anniversary Team]].

Allen played [[college basketball]] for the [[Connecticut Huskies men's basketball|Connecticut Huskies]] for three seasons, before he was selected with the fifth overall pick in the [[1996 NBA draft]], and developed into a prolific scorer for the [[Milwaukee Bucks]], featuring alongside [[Glenn Robinson]] and [[Sam Cassell]] as the team achieved playoff success. In 2003, he was traded to the [[Seattle SuperSonics]], where he solidified his reputation as a scorer, breaking several league records for [[Three-point field goal|three-point]] and [[free throw]] shooting. Allen was later traded to the [[Boston Celtics]], where he formed a "Big Three" with [[Kevin Garnett]] and [[Paul Pierce]]; the team won an NBA championship in [[2008 NBA Finals|2008]]. After five seasons with the Celtics, he played with the [[Miami Heat]] for two seasons, reaching the [[NBA Finals]] both times and winning the title in [[2013 NBA Finals|2013]]; his clutch three-pointer in the 2013 Finals to force overtime is regarded as one of the most iconic and memorable plays in NBA history. Allen retired on November 1, 2016, after playing for four different teams.

During his NBA career, Allen acted in some films, such as his role as basketball prodigy Jesus Shuttlesworth in [[Spike Lee]]'s basketball drama ''[[He Got Game]]'' (1998). Allen's performance as Shuttlesworth was praised by critics, and the name was borrowed as Allen's basketball nickname.<ref>{{cite news|first=Emanuel|last=Levy|url=https://variety.com/1998/film/reviews/he-got-game-1117477426/|title=He Got Game|work=Variety|date=1998-04-27|access-date=2020-02-26|archive-date=March 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220310235258/https://variety.com/1998/film/reviews/he-got-game-1117477426/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="suntimes1">{{cite news|url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/he-got-game-1998|title=He Got Game|first=Roger|last=Ebert|website=Rogerebert.com|date=May 1, 1998|access-date=February 26, 2020|archive-date=August 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831042423/https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/he-got-game-1998|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Edelstein |first=David |url=https://slate.com/culture/1998/05/he-got-balls.html|title=He Got Balls |work=Slate|date=1998-05-03 |access-date=2020-02-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090125225131/http://slate.msn.com/id/3252 |archive-date=2009-01-25 }}</ref>

==Early life==
The third of five children, Allen was born at [[Castle Air Force Base]] near [[Merced, California]], the son of Walter Sr. and Flora Allen.<ref name=jock>{{cite web |url=http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Allen/Allen_bio.html |title=Ray Allen Biography |publisher=JockBio |access-date=March 29, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316035944/http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Allen/Allen_bio.html |archive-date=March 16, 2012}}</ref> A [[Military brat (U.S. subculture)|military child]], he spent time growing up in [[Saxmundham]], [[Suffolk]], [[England]], in [[Altus, Oklahoma]], at [[Edwards Air Force Base]]<ref name=jock /> in California, and in Germany.<ref name=rayroots>Marc J. Spears, [http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2007/10/10/allen_takes_a_strange_route_to_his_roots/ Allen takes a strange route to his roots] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012114744/http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2007/10/10/allen_takes_a_strange_route_to_his_roots |date=October 12, 2008 }}, ''[[The Boston Globe]]'', October 10, 2007.</ref> After years of traveling and frequent moves, his family settled in [[Dalzell, South Carolina]], for four years, where he would attend high school. When he first arrived, the young Allen was often the odd-man-out, picked on by other kids for the accent acquired during his formative years in Britain. Allen's athletic gifts and work ethic allowed him to excel in sports. When a growth spurt left him with a natural advantage in basketball, he decided to dedicate his free time to becoming the best basketball player he possibly could.<ref name="theplayerstribune.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.theplayerstribune.com/ray-allen-letter-to-my-younger-self/|title=Letter to My Younger Self – By Ray Allen|website=The Players' Tribune|date=November 2016 }}</ref>

Fueled by his desire to become the top player on his military base, Allen practiced at length daily, so long as it did not interfere with his studies.<ref name="theplayerstribune.com"/> By the age of fifteen, he was playing for [[Hillcrest High School (Dalzell, South Carolina)|Hillcrest High School]]'s varsity team, and would eventually lead them to their first state championship. Allen scored 25 points and notched 12 rebounds in a blowout victory for Hillcrest Wildcats.<ref name="recruit" /> At Hillcrest, he was teammates with future [[Major League Baseball]] player [[Terrell Wade]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Scoppe |first1=Rick |last2=Luke |first2=Tim |title=Rembert's Favorite Son |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105868522/remberts-favorite-son/ |access-date=18 July 2022 |work=[[The Greenville News]] |date=27 April 1997 }}</ref> He drew much attention from college recruiters, especially from the [[University of Kentucky]], but ultimately accepted an offer from the [[University of Connecticut]].<ref name="recruit">{{cite web|url=http://kentuckysportsradio.com/basketball-2/ray-allen-explains-why-he-picked-uconn-over-uk-in-93/|title=Ray Allen explains why he picked UConn over UK in '92 – Kentucky Sports Radio|website=kentuckysportsradio.com|access-date=July 25, 2017|archive-date=August 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807152117/http://kentuckysportsradio.com/basketball-2/ray-allen-explains-why-he-picked-uconn-over-uk-in-93/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==College career==
Allen attended the University of Connecticut from 1993 to 1996.<ref name=sports-reference>{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/ray-allen-1.html|title=Ray Allen|work=sports-reference.com|access-date=May 8, 2023}}</ref>

As a freshman with the [[UConn Huskies men's basketball|Huskies]] in 1993–94, Allen came off the bench in 34 games he played, averaging 12.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 21.6 minutes per game. He was subsequently named to the [[Big East Conference|Big East]] All-Freshman Team.<ref name="sports-reference" />

As a sophomore in 1994–95, Allen played 32 games with 31 starts, averaging 21.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.9 steals in 32.8 minutes per game. He was named first-team [[List of All-Big East Conference men's basketball teams|All-Big East]].<ref name="sports-reference" />

As a junior in 1995–96, Allen started all 35 games and averaged 23.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 34.7 minutes per game. He was named the [[Big East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|Big East Player of the Year]] and earned first-team All-Big East.<ref name="sports-reference" /> The Huskies won their third consecutive Big East Conference regular season title and played in their third consecutive NCAA Tournament.<ref name=honorary-captain>{{cite web|url=https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2001/1/25/UConn_Selects_25_Man_All_Century_Basketball_Team_Top_Vote_getter_Ray_Allen_Named_Honorary_Captain|title=UCONN SELECTS 25-MAN ALL-CENTURY BASKETBALL TEAM; TOP VOTE-GETTER RAY ALLEN NAMED HONORARY CAPTAIN|work=uconnhuskies.com|date=January 25, 2001|access-date=May 8, 2023}}</ref>

Allen declared for the [[1996 NBA draft]]. As of 2018, his 1,922 point total ranked fifth all-time, his 19.0 career average was fourth, his 44.8 three-point field goal percentage was first, and the 818 points he scored as a junior was the third-highest season total in UConn history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2018/3/31/Ray_Allen_Elected_To_Naismith_Basketball_Hall_Of_Fame_|title=RAY ALLEN ELECTED TO NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME|work=uconnhuskies.com|date=March 31, 2018|access-date=May 8, 2023|archive-date=May 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508024532/https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2018/3/31/Ray_Allen_Elected_To_Naismith_Basketball_Hall_Of_Fame_|url-status=live}}</ref>

In January 2001, Allen was named honorary captain of the 25-member UConn All-Century Basketball Team.<ref name="honorary-captain" /> In February 2007, he was an inaugural inductee in the UConn men's basketball "Huskies of Honor" recognition program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uconnhuskies.com/AllStories/MBasketball/2006/12/26/20061226.html|title=Connecticut Men's Basketball Inaugural "Huskies of Honor" Inductees Announced|work=uconnhuskies.com|date=December 26, 2006|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929091022/http://www.uconnhuskies.com/AllStories/MBasketball/2006/12/26/20061226.html|archive-date=September 29, 2007}}</ref> In March 2019, his number 34 jersey was retired by UConn.<ref>{{cite news|first=David|last=Borges|url=https://www.nhregister.com/uconn/article/Ray-Allen-Rebecca-Lobo-to-have-their-numbers-13449742.php|title=Ray Allen, Rebecca Lobo to have their numbers retired by UConn|work=[[New Haven Register]]|date=December 7, 2018|access-date=February 8, 2019}}</ref>

In May 2023, Allen graduated from UConn with a [[Bachelor of General Studies|Bachelor's Degree in General Studies]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Gonzalez|first=Isabel|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/look-nba-legend-ray-allen-graduates-from-uconn-takes-memorable-photo-with-fellow-graduates/|title=LOOK: NBA legend Ray Allen graduates from UConn, takes memorable photo with fellow graduates|work=cbssports.com|date=May 7, 2023|access-date=May 8, 2023|archive-date=May 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508024533/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/look-nba-legend-ray-allen-graduates-from-uconn-takes-memorable-photo-with-fellow-graduates/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==NBA career==

===Milwaukee Bucks (1996–2003)===

====1996–1999: early years in Milwaukee====
Allen was drafted by the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] with the fifth pick of the [[1996 NBA draft]]. Immediately after his selection, Allen and [[Andrew Lang (basketball)|Andrew Lang]] were traded to the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] for the rights to fourth pick [[Stephon Marbury]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/draft2002/history/history_96draft.html|title=NBA.com: 1996 NBA Draft, First Round|website=www.nba.com|access-date=2019-06-27|archive-date=June 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190627065832/https://www.nba.com/draft2002/history/history_96draft.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 24, 1996, Allen signed a 3-year, $6.2 million contract with the Bucks.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nba/miami-heat/ray-allen-2209/transactions/ |title=Ray Allen |website=sportrac.com |access-date=July 30, 2021 }}</ref> Allen made his NBA debut on November 1, 1996, where he started and played 28 minutes and scored 13 points in a win against fellow rookie [[Allen Iverson]] and the [[Philadelphia 76ers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ballislife.com/allen-iverson-nba-debut/|title=(1996) Allen Iverson & Ray Allen Make Their NBA Debuts Against Each Other|access-date=2019-06-27|archive-date=July 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726005802/http://ballislife.com/allen-iverson-nba-debut/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On January 12, 1997, Allen put in one of his strongest efforts of the season in a win against the [[Golden State Warriors]], contributing 22 points, 6 assists, 3 steals and a new career high of 9 rebounds. In February 1997, Allen competed in the [[Slam Dunk Contest]] during [[1997 NBA All-Star Game|All-Star Weekend]], where he finished fourth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/allstar2002/slamdunk/year_by_year.html|title=NBA.com: Slam Dunk Year-by-Year Results|website=www.nba.com|access-date=2019-06-27|archive-date=December 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181219213329/http://www.nba.com/allstar2002/slamdunk/year_by_year.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Continuing his strong rookie season, on March 25, 1997, Allen scored a new career high of 32 points in a loss to the [[Phoenix Suns]]. Allen was named to the [[NBA All-Rookie Second Team]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/history/awards/all-rookie-team|title=Year-by-year NBA All-Rookie Teams|website=NBA.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-27}}</ref>

In the 1997–98 season, Allen played and started all 82 games for the Bucks. In the season opener, he put up 29 points, including 6 three-pointers in a win against the 76ers. On December 20, 1997, Allen set a new career high of 35 points against the [[New York Knicks]]. On the brink of missing the playoffs for the second straight year, on April 18, 1998, the last game of the regular season, Allen tallied a 40-point double-double with 10 rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199804180MIL.html|title=Minnesota Timberwolves at Milwaukee Bucks Box Score, April 18, 1998|website=Basketball-Reference.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-27|archive-date=July 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726005732/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199804180MIL.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

====1999–2003: building his legacy====
On February 10, 1999, following the [[1998–99 NBA lockout]], Allen signed a six-year, $70.9 million extension with the Bucks, making him the highest paid player in franchise history at that point.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-feb-11-sp-7182-story.html|title=Allen Goes One on One and Gets $70.9 Million|date=1999-02-11|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=2019-06-27|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}}</ref> The 1998–99 season saw Allen make his first playoff appearance, with the Bucks earning the seventh seed. There they were swept by the [[Indiana Pacers]] in the first round despite Allen averaging 22.3 points per game.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1999-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-bucks-vs-pacers.html|title=1999 NBA Eastern Conference First Round – Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers|website=Basketball-Reference.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-27|archive-date=May 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200503045416/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1999-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-bucks-vs-pacers.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The following season, on January 20, 2000, Allen recorded a career-high 13 assists in a loss to the [[Seattle SuperSonics]]. On February 3, 2000, Allen scored 36 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in a 102–99 win against the [[Utah Jazz]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200002030UTA.html |title=Milwaukee Bucks at Utah Jazz Box Score, February 3, 2000 |website=Basketball-Reference.com |access-date=July 30, 2021 }}</ref> A month later, Allen played in his first All-Star Game, where he had 14 points in 17 minutes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_2000.html|title=2000 NBA All-Star Game Box Score|website=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=2019-06-27|archive-date=October 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004160049/http://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_2000.html|url-status=live}}</ref> During the 1999–2000 season, Allen led the Bucks in scoring during the regular and post-season.

On February 7, 2001, Allen recorded his first career triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists against the [[Boston Celtics]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/allenra02/gamelog/2001/|title=Ray Allen 2000–01 game log|website=Basketball-Reference.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-27}}</ref> A few days later, he participated and won his first [[NBA All-Star Weekend Three-Point Shootout|3-point shootout]] during [[2001 NBA All-Star Game|All-Star Weekend]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200102070BOS.html|title=Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics Box Score, February 7, 2001|website=Basketball-Reference.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-27|archive-date=July 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731062238/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200102070BOS.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/history/all-star/three-point-contest|title=NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest Winners|website=NBA.com|access-date=2019-06-27}}</ref> Allen, alongside [[Sam Cassell]] and [[Glenn Robinson]], helped lead the Bucks to the [[2001 NBA Playoffs|Eastern Conference finals]]. Allen recorded a new playoff career high with 41 points in a Game 6 victory over the 76ers, but the Bucks ultimately lost in seven games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2001-nba-eastern-conference-finals-bucks-vs-76ers.html|title=2001 NBA Eastern Conference finals – Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers|website=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=2019-06-27|archive-date=July 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731062202/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2001-nba-eastern-conference-finals-bucks-vs-76ers.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200106010MIL.html|title=Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks Box Score, June 1, 2001|website=Basketball-Reference.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-27|archive-date=July 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731183412/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200106010MIL.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Allen earned [[All-NBA Third Team]] honors in 2001.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/history/awards/all-nba-team|title=Year-by-year All-NBA Teams|website=NBA.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-27|archive-date=August 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805010957/http://www.nba.com/history/awards/all-nba-team|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Seattle SuperSonics (2003–2007)===
[[File:Ray Allen free throw 2007.jpg|thumb|left|Allen prepares to shoot a [[free throw]] in 2007]]
Allen remained with the Bucks midway through the [[2002–03 NBA season|2002–03 season]], when he was dealt to the [[Seattle SuperSonics]], along with [[Ronald Murray]], former [[Connecticut Huskies|UConn]] teammate [[Kevin Ollie]], and a conditional first round draft pick, in exchange for [[Gary Payton]] and [[Desmond Mason]]. It was speculated that Allen's contentious relationship with coach [[George Karl]] played a role in the Bucks' willingness to part with Allen.<ref>[https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/columnists/gary-damato/2018/04/17/damato-ray-allen-havent-talked-george-karl-15-years/522477002/ D'Amato: Ray Allen never understood why George Karl didn't like him]</ref>

After an injury-riddled [[2003–04 NBA season|2003–04 season]], Allen was named to the [[All-NBA Second Team]] in the [[2004–05 NBA season|2004–05 season]] and, alongside teammate [[Rashard Lewis]], led the Sonics to the 2005 [[NBA Playoffs|Conference semifinals]].

In July 2005, Allen signed a five-year, $85 million contract with the SuperSonics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/nba/id/2100822|title=Agent: SuperSonics, Ray Allen agree to $85 million deal.|work=[[ESPN]]|date=July 5, 2005|access-date=August 23, 2022}}</ref>

On March 12, 2006, Allen became the 97th player in NBA history to score 15,000 points. On April 7, 2006, Allen moved into second place on the NBA's list of all-time 3-point field goals made, trailing only [[Reggie Miller]]. On April 19, 2006, Allen broke [[Dennis Scott (basketball)|Dennis Scott]]'s ten-year-old NBA record for 3-point field goals made in a season in a game against the [[Denver Nuggets]]. The record was broken by [[Stephen Curry]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/stephen-curry-breaks-single-season-record-for-3-pointers-with-272-as-golden-state-warriors-beat-portland-trail-blazers-04-041813 |title=Curry sets 3-point record in win|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419043109/http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/stephen-curry-breaks-single-season-record-for-3-pointers-with-272-as-golden-state-warriors-beat-portland-trail-blazers-04|date=April 18, 2013|access-date=February 26, 2020|archive-date=April 19, 2013}}</ref>

In the [[2006–07 NBA season|2006–07]] regular season, Allen averaged a career-high 26.4 points per game while adding 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. On January 12, 2007, he scored a career-high 54 points against the [[Utah Jazz]] in a 122–114 overtime win, the second most in Sonics history.<ref>{{cite web| publisher = ESPN | url = https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=270112025 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160805064009/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=270112025 | url-status = dead | archive-date = August 5, 2016 | title = Allen just misses franchise scoring mark in Sonics win | date = January 13, 2007 | access-date = March 10, 2021}}</ref> Shortly after, he had ankle surgery on both ankles and missed the remainder of the 2006–07 season.

===Boston Celtics (2007–2012)===

==== 2007–2009: first championship ====
On June 28, 2007, the Sonics traded Allen and [[Glen Davis (basketball)|Glen Davis]], the 35th overall pick in the [[2007 NBA draft]], to the [[Boston Celtics|Celtics]] in exchange for [[Delonte West]], [[Wally Szczerbiak]], and the fifth overall pick, [[Jeff Green (basketball)|Jeff Green]]. Shortly after acquiring Allen, the Celtics acquired [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] forward [[Kevin Garnett]] to play alongside Allen and [[Paul Pierce]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Celtics Acquire 10-Time All Star Kevin Garnett- Celtics.com |website=[[NBA.com]] |url=http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press073107-garnett.html |access-date=May 7, 2011 |archive-date=May 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510050157/http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press073107-garnett.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Upon joining the Celtics, Allen changed his jersey to number 20 because [[Paul Pierce]] already had number 34 in Boston.<ref name="ESPN">{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4696164/allen-reflects-on-celtics-in-heat-intro|title=Allen reflects on Celtics in Heat intro|date=July 11, 2012}}</ref>

On November 4, 2007, Allen passed 17,000 points for his career with his first of two [[Three-point field goal|3-pointers]] in overtime in a 98–95 victory against the [[Toronto Raptors]], in which he sank the game winning 3-pointer with three seconds remaining in overtime.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160821084658/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=271104028 Allen's last-second 3 caps milestone day as C's nip Raps], [[Associated Press]], November 4, 2007.</ref>

[[File:Ray Allen dribble.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Allen in 2008]]
On February 13, 2008, Allen was named as the replacement for injured [[Eastern Conference (NBA)|East]] [[NBA All-Star Game|All-Star]] [[Caron Butler]] of the [[Washington Wizards]], who was out with a left hip flexor strain, for the [[2008 NBA All-Star Game]] in [[New Orleans]]. While [[LeBron James]] was given the [[NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award|All-Star MVP Award]], many analysts, including the [[TNT (U.S. TV network)|TNT]] commentators of the game, felt it should have gone to Allen, who scored 14 points in a stretch of 2 minutes and 30 seconds in the fourth quarter to seal the win for the East team.

On March 28, 2008, Allen was honored as the 3rd best of the 20 greatest players in franchise history during [[Milwaukee Bucks|Milwaukee]]'s ''40th Anniversary Team Celebration'', but could not attend the festivities because of the [[Boston Celtics|Celtics]]' game against the [[New Orleans Hornets]]. The [[Boston Celtics]] finished 66–16, and were the #1 seed in the [[2008 NBA Playoffs]]. The Celtics struggled in the first two rounds of the playoffs, losing every single away game, but maintaining an undefeated playoff record at home. The Celtics had defeated the #8 seeded [[Atlanta Hawks]] 4–3 and then defeated the #4 seeded [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] 4–3 as well. They advanced to the [[2008 NBA Finals]] after a 4–2 Conference finals series win over the [[Detroit Pistons]].<ref name=40years>Charles F. Gardner, [http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=733376 Forward march: Dandridge proud of legacy he left with team] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080330180024/http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=733376 |date=March 30, 2008 }}, ''[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|JS Online]]'', March 28, 2008.</ref><ref>[http://www.nba.com/bucks/features/40th_anniversary_main.html 40th Anniversary Main Page] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090818152941/http://www.nba.com/bucks/features/40th_anniversary_main.html |date=August 18, 2009 }}, ''Bucks.com'', March 26, 2008.</ref><ref>Marc J. Spears, [http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2008/03/allen_left_mark.html Allen left mark with Bucks], ''[[The Boston Globe]]'', March 28, 2008.</ref>

On June 12, 2008, Allen would play all 48 minutes and contribute greatly with 19 points and 9 rebounds in what would become the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, with the Celtics coming back from a 24-point deficit at one point in the second quarter and a deficit as large as 20 in the third. In that game, Allen would make the game clinching layup with 16.4 seconds remaining to give the Celtics a 5-point lead and put the game away.

On June 17, 2008, in the series-ending [[2008 NBA Finals#Game 6|Game 6]] of the [[2008 NBA Finals|NBA Finals]], Allen tied an NBA Finals record with seven [[Three-point field goal|three-pointers]] in the Celtics' 131–92 victory over the [[Los Angeles Lakers]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/06/18/allen_takes_care_of_business |title=Allen takes care of business |publisher=Boston.com |date=June 18, 2008 |access-date=March 29, 2012 |archive-date=November 4, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104002947/http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/06/18/allen_takes_care_of_business/ |url-status=live }}</ref> With the victory, Allen secured his first NBA championship.

[[File:Allen jump shot.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Allen in 2009]]
On February 5, 2009, Allen was named as the All-Star replacement for [[Orlando Magic]] point guard Jameer Nelson. This marked Allen's ninth time on the All-Star team and the second straight year he had made it alongside teammates [[Kevin Garnett]] and [[Paul Pierce]].

On February 22, 2009, with his streak ending at 72, Allen broke the Celtics franchise record in consecutive free throws made previously set by [[Larry Bird]] (71).

In the first round of the 2009 playoffs against the [[Chicago Bulls]], game one proved to be tough for Allen. He ended up shooting 1–11 from the field, and the Celtics lost by two. In game 2 however, Allen nailed the game winning three-pointer at the end of regulation with two seconds left to cap off an impressive 30 point night.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20090420/CHIBOS/gameinfo.html |title=Bulls at Celtics Game Scoreboard |work=NBA.com |date=April 20, 2009 |access-date=December 29, 2010 |archive-date=June 4, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604185046/http://www.nba.com/games/20090420/CHIBOS/gameinfo.html |url-status=live }}</ref>  In Game 6, despite a Boston loss, Allen managed to score 51 points. Boston ended up winning the series in 7 Games. He reunited with former teammate and co-captain of the [[Seattle SuperSonics]], [[Rashard Lewis]] in the conference semifinals, that time as opponents, however. After 4 games and a 2–2 series tie, his highest scoring game was a 22-point performance in a Game 2 victory.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2009050602 |title=Orlando Magic/Boston Celtics Box Score Wednesday May 6, 2009 |work=Yahoo! Sports |date=May 6, 2009 |access-date=December 29, 2010 |archive-date=July 21, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721010334/http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2009050602 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Celtics went on to lose in seven games as they failed to defend their title.

==== 2009–2012: finals upset and 3-point record ====
On December 10, 2009, Allen scored 18 points to reach the 20,000 point total for his career.

On June 6, 2010, in Game 2 of the [[2010 NBA Finals]] in a 103–94 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers, Allen set a then record for most three-pointers made in an NBA Finals game on 8–11 shooting to tie the series 1–1. He broke [[Michael Jordan]]'s record of six three-pointers in one half by hitting seven in the first half and had tied [[Scottie Pippen]] and [[Kenny Smith]]'s record for most three-pointers in one game in the NBA Finals by half time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-06-07 |title=Ray Allen's Record-Setting Night Gives Celtics Chance to Make History in Boston |url=https://nesn.com/2010/06/ray-allens-recordsetting-night-sends-celtics-back-to-boston-with-chance-to-make-history/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=NESN.com |language=en-US |archive-date=June 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621231943/https://nesn.com/2010/06/ray-allens-recordsetting-night-sends-celtics-back-to-boston-with-chance-to-make-history/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Allen also became the first player in NBA history to have two separate games of scoring at least seven three-pointers in the [[NBA Finals]]. The Celtics would win two of three games in Boston, before losing the last two games and the series in Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/300617013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208012135/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/300617013|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 8, 2023|title=Bryant, Artest rally Lakers to 16th championship|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=June 18, 2020|access-date=February 20, 2023|location=Los Angeles}}</ref>

After becoming a free agent on July 1, 2010, Allen re-signed a two-year deal with the Boston Celtics on July 7 worth $20 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/boston/nba/news/story?id=5362387 |title=Ray Allen gets 2-year deal to return to Boston Celtics |publisher=ESPN Boston |date=July 8, 2010 |access-date=December 29, 2010 |archive-date=September 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925065531/http://www.espn.com/boston/nba/news/story?id=5362387 |url-status=live }}</ref>

During a game against the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] on February 10, 2011, Allen became the all-time NBA leader in total three-pointers made (2,562), surpassing [[Reggie Miller]]'s record of 2,560. The 35-year-old shooting guard finished the game with 20 points but the Celtics eventually lost 92–86.<ref>{{cite web |last=Forsberg |first=Chris |title=Ray Allen hits record-breaking 3-pointer |publisher=ESPN |date=February 11, 2011 |url=https://www.espn.com/boston/nba/news/story?id=6110819 |access-date=February 12, 2011}}</ref> In the [[2010–11 NBA season]] Allen was named to his tenth All-Star game alongside teammates [[Rajon Rondo]], [[Paul Pierce]] and [[Kevin Garnett]]. Also during All-Star Weekend, Allen competed in the [[Three-Point Shootout]], but lost to [[James Jones (basketball, born 1980)|James Jones]] of the [[Miami Heat]].<ref>{{cite web |title=2011 All-Star Game from Los Angeles- Celtics.com |website=[[NBA.com]] |url=http://www.nba.com/celtics/allstar2011/blog.html |access-date=May 7, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130725094626/http://www.nba.com/celtics/allstar2011/blog.html |archive-date=July 25, 2013 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>

During the [[2011–12 NBA season]], Allen was privately frustrated with trade rumors in February, issues with teammate Rajon Rondo, and an ankle injury that ultimately required surgery in June 2012 to remove bone spurs.<ref name=signs-heat>{{cite news |author=Michael Wallace |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/truehoop/miamiheat/story/_/id/8156692/ray-allen-rashard-lewis-sign-miami-heat |title=Ray Allen, Rashard Lewis sign with Miami Heat – ESPN |publisher=Espn.go.com |date=July 11, 2012 |access-date=July 11, 2012 |archive-date=December 11, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211081451/https://www.espn.com/nba/truehoop/miamiheat/story/_/id/8156692/ray-allen-rashard-lewis-sign-miami-heat |url-status=live }}</ref> The Celtics lost in seven games to the Miami Heat in the 2012 Eastern Conference finals.<ref name="signs-heat" />

===Miami Heat (2012–2014)===

==== 2012–2013: second championship ====
Allen's initial plan in the summer of 2012 was to stay with the Boston Celtics. He was reportedly seeking a three-year, $24 million contract whereas the Celtics were offering a two-year, $12 million deal. Further internal discord with a bench role and a Rondo-focused approach led to Allen rejecting the Celtics and instead choosing to sign a two-year, $6 million deal with the Miami Heat.<ref>{{cite news |last=Conway |first=Tyler |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2763956-ray-allen-explains-decision-to-leave-celtics-for-heat-in-free-agency |title=Ray Allen Explains Decision to Leave Celtics for Heat in Free Agency |publisher=bleacherreport |date=March 13, 2018 |access-date=June 6, 2022}}</ref> The Heat were limited to their [[mid-level exception]] amount of slightly more than $3 million per season.<ref name="signs-heat" />

During Allen's first season with the Miami Heat, he averaged 10.9 points per game and made 88.6% of his free throws while playing an average of 25.8 minutes per game.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ray Allen |url=http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ray_allen/ |work=NBA.com |access-date=May 5, 2013 |archive-date=November 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110200020/http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ray_allen/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On April 25, 2013, while playing Milwaukee in Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs, Allen made his 322nd career three-pointer in the playoffs, which broke Reggie Miller's record for most three-pointers made in NBA playoff history.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ray Allen tops Reggie Miller's NBA playoffs 3-point mark |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/playoffs/2013/04/25/ray-allen-reggie-miller-three-pointers-miami-heat-milwaukee-bucks-game-3/2114409/ |work=USA Today |date=April 26, 2013 |access-date=June 16, 2013}}</ref> Allen returned to his favorite #34 jersey upon joining the Heat.<ref name="ESPN" />

[[File:Ray Allen Heat.jpg|thumb|Allen in 2014]]
In Game 6 of the [[2013 NBA Finals|NBA Finals]] against the San Antonio Spurs, as the Heat trailed by three points, Allen made a game-tying 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds left in the fourth quarter to force overtime.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr6XsZVb-ZE | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/tr6XsZVb-ZE| archive-date=2021-10-30|title=Ray Allen's AMAZING game-tying 3-pointer in Game 6! |author=NBA |publisher=YouTube |date=June 18, 2013 |access-date=June 18, 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Having rallied from a 10-point deficit at the end of the third quarter, the Heat won in overtime 103–100 over the [[San Antonio Spurs]] and forced a seventh game in the series.<ref>{{cite web |last=Goodman |first=Joseph |title=Miami Heat escapes with Game 6 win over Spurs, forces Game 7 |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/06/19/3458667/miami-heat-escapes-with-game-6.html |work=Miami Herald |date=June 19, 2013 |access-date=June 19, 2013 |archive-date=June 19, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619144717/http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/06/19/3458667/miami-heat-escapes-with-game-6.html |url-status=live }}</ref> With the Heat leading 101–100, Allen stole the ball from [[Manu Ginóbili]] under the Spurs' basket and drew a foul with 1.9 seconds remaining in the overtime period. Allen made both ensuing free throws to put Miami up 103–100.<ref>{{cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Tim |title=Allen comes up huge for Heat |url=http://bigstory.ap.org/article/allen-comes-huge-heat |work=bigstory.ap.org |date=June 18, 2013 |access-date=June 18, 2013 |archive-date=October 15, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015212632/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/allen-comes-huge-heat |url-status=dead }}</ref> Allen played 41 minutes in Game 6 off the bench and scored 9 points on 3-for-8 field goal shooting; his game-tying three-pointer was the only three-pointer he made in three attempts. Allen also had one defensive rebound and two assists.<ref>{{cite web |title=San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat – Box Score |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400467338 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=June 18, 2013 |date=June 18, 2013 |archive-date=August 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804131539/http://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400467338 |url-status=live }}</ref> In Game 7, which the Heat won 95–88 to win its [[list of NBA champions|second consecutive championship]], Allen played 20 minutes off the bench. Although he made none of 4 field goal attempts and had 3 turnovers, Allen recorded 4 defensive rebounds and 4 assists.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400467339 |title=San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat – Box Score |publisher=ESPN |date=June 20, 2013 |access-date=June 24, 2013}}</ref>

==== 2013–2014: final playing year ====
On June 29, 2013, Allen picked up his $3.23 million player option to stay with the Heat through the [[2013–14 NBA season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Allen Exercises Player Option |work=[[NBA.com]] |date=June 29, 2013 |url=http://www.nba.com/heat/news_recap/allen-exercises-player-option |access-date=June 30, 2013 |archive-date=June 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630202736/http://www.nba.com/heat/news_recap/allen-exercises-player-option |url-status=live }}</ref> During the regular season, Allen played in 73 games, starting 9 of them, averaging 9.6 points and shooting 37 percent from three-point range.  In the playoffs, Allen scored 19 points on 4–7 three-point shooting in game 4 of the conference semifinals against the [[Brooklyn Nets]]. Then in Game 3 against the [[Indiana Pacers]] in an Eastern Conference finals rematch, Allen hit four 3-point shots in the fourth quarter and put them up 2–1 in the series. The Heat won the series in six games to advance to the NBA Finals for the fourth straight year and Allen's second. The Heat faced the Spurs again in the [[2014 NBA Finals]], but they lost the series in five games.

===Retirement===
Allen became a free agent in the 2014 off-season, and after much anticipation of a return at some point during the 2014–15 season, he announced his decision to sit out the season and focus on 2015–16.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2015/03/04/ray-allen-wont-play-this-season-considers-comeback-in-2015-16/ |title=RAY ALLEN WON'T PLAY THIS SEASON, CONSIDERS COMEBACK IN 2015–16 |work=NBA.com |date=March 4, 2015 |access-date=March 4, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126122420/http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2015/03/04/ray-allen-wont-play-this-season-considers-comeback-in-2015-16/ |archive-date=January 26, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> However, he did not end up joining a team. In July 2016, Allen began mulling a comeback, and admitted he was "intrigued" by the possibility of competing for another championship.<ref>{{cite web |last=Adams |first=Luke |url=http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2016/07/ray-allen-considering-nba-comeback.html |title=Ray Allen Considering NBA Comeback |work=NBA.com |date=July 6, 2016 |access-date=July 6, 2016 |archive-date=August 10, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810031202/http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2016/07/ray-allen-considering-nba-comeback.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The following month, Allen had talks with the [[Boston Celtics]] and the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] regarding a possible return,<ref>{{cite web |last=Amore |first=Dom |url=http://www.courant.com/sports/basketball/hc-ray-allen-basketball-camp-0807-20160806-story.html |title=Ray Allen Serious About NBA Comeback |work=Courant.com |date=August 6, 2016 |access-date=August 6, 2016}}</ref> but ultimately decided to officially retire on November 1, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Allen|first1=Ray|title=Letter to My Younger Self|url=http://www.theplayerstribune.com/ray-allen-letter-to-my-younger-self/|website=The Players' Tribune|access-date=November 1, 2016|date=November 1, 2016}}</ref> In September 2018, Allen was inducted into the [[Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Greer|first=Jordan|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nba/news/ray-allen-hall-of-fame-class-celtics-news-paul-pierce-kevin-garnett-rajon-rondo-relationship/536ndduzg1dj1afa80zf9jtuw|title=Ray Allen not expecting congratulatory call from ex-Celtics teammates before Hall of Fame induction|work=SportingNews.com|date=September 5, 2018|access-date=September 5, 2018}}</ref> In February 2019, Allen played in the [[2019 NBA All-Star Game#Celebrity Game|NBA All-Star Celebrity Game]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/article/2019/02/06/2019-celebrity-game-participants-official-release |title=ESPN and NBA announce celebrity rosters and coaches for 2019 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game presented by Ruffles exclusively on ESPN |website=NBA.com |date=February 6, 2019 |access-date=February 24, 2019 |archive-date=February 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190206211407/http://www.nba.com/article/2019/02/06/2019-celebrity-game-participants-official-release |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2021, Allen was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the [[NBA 75th Anniversary Team|NBA's 75th Anniversary Team]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-75th-anniversary-team-announced|title=NBA 75th Anniversary Team announced|website=[[NBA.com]]|date=October 22, 2021|access-date=October 22, 2021|archive-date=October 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022003548/https://www.nba.com/news/nba-75th-anniversary-team-announced|url-status=live}}</ref> He was also named in the top 75 players by ''[[The Athletic]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/2991396/2021/12/02/nba-75-at-no-52-ray-allen-a-star-on-court-and-screen-woven-into-the-fabric-of-the-game-itself/|title=NBA 75: At No. 52, Ray Allen, a star on court and screen woven into the fabric of the game itself|work=theathletic.com|date=December 2, 2021|access-date=March 7, 2023|archive-date=March 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307224342/https://theathletic.com/2991396/2021/12/02/nba-75-at-no-52-ray-allen-a-star-on-court-and-screen-woven-into-the-fabric-of-the-game-itself/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Acting career==
In 1998, Allen co-starred alongside [[Denzel Washington]] in the [[Spike Lee]] film ''[[He Got Game]]'' as high school basketball phenomenon Jesus Shuttlesworth. [[Roger Ebert]] praised his performance and said Allen "is that rarity: an athlete who can act,"<ref>Roger Ebert, [http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19980501/REVIEWS/805010304/1023 He Got Game: Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080612104154/http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19980501/REVIEWS/805010304/1023 |date=June 12, 2008 }}.</ref> while ''[[New York (magazine)|New York]]'' magazine described him as "graceful and fast in the basketball scenes" while giving "a somberly effective minimalist performance."<ref>[http://nymag.com/nymetro/movies/reviews/2677/ He Got Game: Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080725012530/http://nymag.com/nymetro/movies/reviews/2677/ |date=July 25, 2008 }}. ''New York'' magazine.</ref> His role as Jesus Shuttlesworth earned him that name as a nickname from teammates and fans.<ref>Marc J. Spears, [http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2007/10/22/allen_acts_like_consummate_role_player/ Allen acts like consummate role player] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130725124749/http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2007/10/22/allen_acts_like_consummate_role_player/ |date=July 25, 2013 }}, ''[[The Boston Globe]]'', October 22, 2007.</ref> Allen also appeared as Marcus Blake in the 2001 film ''[[Harvard Man]]''. In 2015, Allen co-starred alongside [[Kyrie Irving]], [[Baron Davis]] and [[J. B. Smoove]] as Walt in the fourth episode of "Uncle Drew", a series of [[Pepsi Max]] advertisements written and directed by Irving.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY6GAOPGuPs| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151112145527/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY6GAOPGuPs&gl=US&hl=en| archive-date=2015-11-12|title=Uncle Drew – Chapter 4 – Pepsi|last=Pepsi|date=November 12, 2015|via=YouTube}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Allen married singer/actress [[Shades (group)|Shannon Walker Williams]] on August 16, 2008, after having dated since 2004. They have four children together.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Silverstein|first1=Clara|title=Face to Face: An Interview with Shannon Allen|url=http://www.wellesleywestonmagazine.com/fall11/facetoface.htm|publisher=Wellesley Weston|access-date=July 16, 2014}}</ref>

Allen says that he has a borderline case of [[obsessive–compulsive disorder]], to which he attributes his consummate [[Jump shot (basketball)|shooting]] style.<ref>Jackie MacMullan, [http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/04/20/routine_excellence_is_allens_secret/?page=1 Routine excellence is Allen's secret] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080508161954/http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/04/20/routine_excellence_is_allens_secret/?page=1 |date=May 8, 2008 }}, ''[[The Boston Globe]]'', April 20, 2008.</ref><ref>Jackie MacMullan, [https://www.espn.com/boston/nba/columns/story?columnist=macmullan_jackie&id=6106450 Preparation is key to Ray Allen's 3s] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230615185429/https://www.espn.com/boston/nba/columns/story?columnist=macmullan_jackie&id=6106450 |date=June 15, 2023 }}, ESPNBoston.com, February 10, 2011.</ref>

Allen served as NBA Spokesperson for the Jr. NBA / Jr. WNBA program<ref name=raynbabio>{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/heat/roster/heat-bio-ray-allen |title=Ray Allen Bio Page |work=NBA.com |access-date=March 29, 2012 |archive-date=November 6, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106235606/http://www.nba.com/heat/roster/heat-bio-ray-allen |url-status=live }}</ref> and was selected as NBA Spokesman for the [[Thurgood Marshall College Fund]].<ref name=raynbabio /> He also started the "Ray of Hope" Foundation to assist charities in several communities.<ref name=raynbabio />

Former President Obama appointed Allen to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.<ref name="USHMM-About">{{cite web |title=United States Holocaust Memorial Council (Board of Trustees) |url=https://www.ushmm.org/information/about-the-museum/council |website=[[United States Holocaust Memorial Museum]] |access-date=December 25, 2019 |date=November 13, 2019 |archive-date=October 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029082915/https://www.ushmm.org/information/about-the-museum/council |url-status=live }}</ref> Allen is a longtime supporter of the Holocaust Memorial Museum and has brought teammates and friends to the museum on frequent visits.<ref name="MH-20190925">{{cite news |last1=Kaufman |first1=Michelle |title=Here's why former Heat star Ray Allen is taking teens to Auschwitz for Thanksgiving |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article235463247.html |access-date=December 25, 2019 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |date=September 25, 2019}}</ref> In August 2017, he penned a first-person article for "The Players' Tribune", entitled ''Why I Went to Auschwitz''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-08-02 |title=Why I Went to Auschwitz {{!}} By Ray Allen |url=https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/ray-allen-why-i-went-to-auschwitz |access-date=2022-11-06 |website=The Players' Tribune |language=en-US |archive-date=November 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106083116/https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/ray-allen-why-i-went-to-auschwitz |url-status=live }}</ref>

On November 21, 2017, Allen said in a court filing that he was the victim of "[[catfishing]]" by a man who posed online as several different women. In an emergency motion, Allen was responding to a claim made by the man, Bryant Coleman, that he was being stalked by Allen.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bieler|first=Des|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/11/21/ray-allen-tells-court-of-catfishing-by-man-who-posed-online-as-attractive-women/|title=Ray Allen tells court of 'catfishing' by man who posed online as 'attractive women'|work=washingtonpost.com|date=November 21, 2017|access-date=November 23, 2017}}</ref>

Allen's autobiography, ''From the Outside'', was released on March 27, 2018.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2018/03/21/ray-allen-book-excerpts-from-the-outside |title=10 things we learned from Ray Allen's upcoming tell-all book |first=Nicole |last=Yang |website=[[Boston.com]] |date=March 21, 2018 |access-date=March 21, 2018 |archive-date=March 21, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321145654/https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2018/03/21/ray-allen-book-excerpts-from-the-outside |url-status=live }}</ref>

On July 18, 2021, Allen suffered injuries in a serious [[bicycle]] crash, and he credited his [[bicycle helmet]] with effectively saving his life.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gaydos |first1=Ryan |title=NBA legend Ray Allen in scary bike crash: 'My helmet saved me from a far worse fate' |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nba-legend-ray-allen-scary-bike-crash |access-date=20 July 2021}}</ref>

On August 20, 2021, Allen accepted a position as director of boys' and girls' basketball and boys' varsity basketball head coach at [[Gulliver Preparatory School]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 20, 2021 |title=Hall of Famer Ray Allen takes basketball coaching job at Miami prep school |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/32056082/hall-famer-ray-allen-takes-basketball-coaching-job-miami-prep-school |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref>

In the spring of 2023, Allen received a bachelor's degree in General Studies from the University of Connecticut.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scholarshipregion.com/47-year-old-us-basketball-legend-ray-allen-earns-bachelors-degree-from-university-of-connecticut/|title=47-year-old US basketball legend, Ray Allen earns Bachelor's degree from University of Connecticut|work=scholarshipregion.com|date=8 May 2023|access-date=17 October 2023|archive-date=October 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017093616/https://www.scholarshipregion.com/47-year-old-us-basketball-legend-ray-allen-earns-bachelors-degree-from-university-of-connecticut/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
{{NBA player statistics legend|champion=y|leader=y|record=y}}

===College===
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|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[1993–94 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1993–94]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[1993–94 Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team|Connecticut]]
| 34 || 0 || 21.6 || '''.510''' || .402 || .792 || 4.6 || 1.4 || 1.1 || .2 || 12.6
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[1994–95 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1994–95]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[1994–95 Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team|Connecticut]]
| 32 || 31 || 32.8 || .489 || .445 || .727 || '''6.8''' || 2.3 || '''1.9''' || '''.5''' || 21.1
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[1995–96 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|1995–96]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[1995–96 Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team|Connecticut]]
| '''35''' || '''35''' || '''34.7''' || .472 || '''.466''' || '''.810''' || 6.5 || '''3.3''' || 1.7 || '''.5''' || '''23.4'''
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career
| 101 || 66 || 29.7 || .487 || .448 || .779 || 6.0 || 2.4 || 1.6 || .4 || 19.0
{{S-end}}

===NBA===

====Regular season====
{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|1996}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[1996–97 Milwaukee Bucks season|Milwaukee]]
| '''82''' || 81 || 30.9 || .430 || .393 || .823 || 4.0 || 2.6 || .9 || .1 || 13.4
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|1997}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[1997–98 Milwaukee Bucks season|Milwaukee]]
| style="background:#cfecec;"|'''82'''* || style="background:#cfecec;"|'''82'''* || 40.1 || .428 || .364 || .875 || 4.9 || 4.3 || 1.4 || .1 || 19.5
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|1998}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[1998–99 Milwaukee Bucks season|Milwaukee]]
| style="background:#cfecec;"|50* || style="background:#cfecec;"|50* || 34.4 || .450 || .356 || .903 || 4.2 || 3.6 || 1.1 || .1 || 17.1
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|1999|trunc=y}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[1999–2000 Milwaukee Bucks season|Milwaukee]]
| '''82''' || style="background:#cfecec;"|'''82'''* || 37.4 || .455 || .423 || .887 || 4.4 || 3.8 || 1.3 || .2 || 22.1
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2000}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2000–01 Milwaukee Bucks season|Milwaukee]]
| '''82''' || style="background:#cfecec;"|'''82'''* || 38.2 || .480 || .433 || .888 || 5.2 || 4.6 || 1.5 || .2 || 22.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2001}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2001–02 Milwaukee Bucks season|Milwaukee]]
| 69 || 67 || 36.6 || .462 || .434 || .873 || 4.5 || 3.9 || 1.3 || '''.3''' || 21.8
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2002}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2002–03 Milwaukee Bucks season|Milwaukee]]
| 47 || 46 || 35.8 || .437 || .395 || .913 || 4.6 || 3.5 || 1.2 || .2 || 21.3
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2002}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2002–03 Seattle SuperSonics season|Seattle]]
| 29 || 29 || '''41.3''' || .441 || .351 || .920 || '''5.6''' || '''5.9''' || '''1.6''' || .1 || 24.5
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2003}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2003–04 Seattle SuperSonics season|Seattle]]
| 56 || 56 || 38.4 || .440 || .392 || .904 || 5.1 || 4.8 || 1.3 || .2 || 23.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2004}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2004–05 Seattle SuperSonics season|Seattle]]
| 78 || 78 || 39.3 || .428 || .376 || .883 || 4.4 || 3.7 || 1.1 || .1 || 23.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2005}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2005–06 Seattle SuperSonics season|Seattle]]
| 78 || 78 || 38.7 || .454 || .412 || .903 || 4.3 || 3.7 || 1.3 || .2 || 25.1
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2006}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2006–07 Seattle SuperSonics season|Seattle]]
| 55 || 55 || 40.3 || .438 || .372 || .903 || 4.5 || 4.1 || 1.5 || .2 || '''26.4'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;background:#afe6ba;"| {{nbay|2007}}†
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2007–08 Boston Celtics season|Boston]]
| 73 || 73 || 35.9 || .445 || .398 || .907 || 3.7 || 3.1 || .9 || .2 || 17.4
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2008}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2008–09 Boston Celtics season|Boston]]
| 79 || 79 || 36.4 || .480 || .409 || '''.952''' || 3.5 || 2.8 || .9 || .2 || 18.2
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2009}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2009–10 Boston Celtics season|Boston]]
|| 80 || 80 || 35.2 || .477 || .363 || .913 || 3.2 || 2.6 || .8 || '''.3''' || 16.3
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2010}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2010–11 Boston Celtics season|Boston]]
|| 80 || 80 || 36.1 || '''.491''' || .444 || .881 || 3.4 || 2.7 || 1.0 || .2 || 16.5
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2011}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2011–12 Boston Celtics season|Boston]]
|| 46 || 42 || 34.0 || .458 || '''.453''' || .915 || 3.1 || 2.4 || 1.1 || .2 || 14.2
|-
| style="text-align:left;background:#afe6ba;"| {{nbay|2012}}†
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2012–13 Miami Heat season|Miami]]
|| 79 || 0 || 25.8 || .449 || .419 || .886 || 2.7 || 1.7 || .8 || .2 || 10.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2013}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2013–14 Miami Heat season|Miami]]
|| 73 || 9 || 26.5 || .442 || .375 || .905 || 2.8 || 2.0 || .7 || .1 || 9.6
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career
| 1,300 || 1,149 || 35.6 || .452 || .400 || .894 || 4.1 || 3.4 || 1.1 || .2 || 18.9
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| All-Star
| 10 || 0 || 20.1 || .423 || .310 || .765 || 2.6 || 2.2 || 1.1 || .2 || 14.5
{{S-end}}

====Playoffs====
{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[1999 NBA Playoffs|1999]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[1998–99 Milwaukee Bucks season|Milwaukee]]
| 3 || 3 || 40.0 || '''.532''' || .474 || .615 || '''7.3''' || 4.3 || 1.0 || .3 || 22.3
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2000 NBA Playoffs|2000]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[1999–2000 Milwaukee Bucks season|Milwaukee]]
| 5 || 5 || 37.2 || .444 || .385 || .909 || 6.6 || 2.6 || '''1.6''' || .0 || 22.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2001 NBA Playoffs|2001]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2000–01 Milwaukee Bucks season|Milwaukee]]
| 18 || 18 || '''42.7''' || .477 || .479 || .919 || 4.1 || '''6.0''' || 1.3 || '''.6''' || 25.1
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2005 NBA Playoffs|2005]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2004–05 Seattle SuperSonics season|Seattle]]
| 11 || 11 || 39.6 || .474 || .378 || .889 || 4.3 || 3.9 || 1.3 || .4 || '''26.5'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;background:#afe6ba;"| [[2008 NBA Playoffs|2008]]†
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2007–08 Boston Celtics season|Boston]]
| style="background:#E0CEF2; width:3em"|'''26'''{{double-dagger}} || style="background:#E0CEF2; width:3em"|'''26'''{{double-dagger}}|| 38.0 || .428 || .396 || .913 || 3.8 || 2.7 || .9 || .3 || 15.6
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2009 NBA Playoffs|2009]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2008–09 Boston Celtics season|Boston]]
| 14 || 14 || 40.4 || .403 || .350 || .948 || 3.9 || 2.6 || 1.1 || .4 || 18.3
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2010 NBA Playoffs|2010]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2009–10 Boston Celtics season|Boston]]
| 24 || 24 || 38.5 || .431 || .386 || .863 || 3.3 || 2.6 || .9 || .1 || 16.1
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2011 NBA Playoffs|2011]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2010–11 Boston Celtics season|Boston]]
| 9 || 9 || 40.1 || .523 || '''.571''' || '''.960''' || 3.8 || 2.4 || 1.2 || .1 || 18.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2012 NBA Playoffs|2012]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2011–12 Boston Celtics season|Boston]]
| 18 || 10 || 34.2 || .395 || .304 || .711 || 4.1 || 1.0 || .9 || .1 || 10.7
|-
| style="text-align:left;background:#afe6ba;"| [[2013 NBA Playoffs|2013]]†
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2012–13 Miami Heat season|Miami]]
| 23 || 0 || 24.9 || .430 || .406 || .870 || 2.8 || 1.3 || .5 || .1 || 10.2
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2014 NBA Playoffs|2014]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2013–14 Miami Heat season|Miami]]
| 20 || 1 || 26.4 || .413 || .388 || .919 || 3.4 || 1.6 || .7 || .2 || 9.3
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career
| 171 || 121 || 35.5 || .443 || .401 || .883 || 3.8 || 2.6 || 1.0 || .2 || 16.1
{{S-end}}

==Honors==
[[File:Ray Allen baseball.jpg|thumb|200px|On July 2, 2007, shortly after being traded to the Celtics, Allen threw out the [[ceremonial first pitch]] for a [[Boston Red Sox]] game at [[Fenway Park]].]]
* 2× NBA champion: 2008, 2013
* 3× Gold medalist as member of the USA men's basketball team: [[1995 Summer Universiade]], [[2000 Summer Olympics]] & [[2003 Tournament of the Americas|2003 FIBA Americas Championship]]
* 10× NBA All-Star: 2000–2002, 2004–2009, 2011
* All-NBA Second Team: 2005
* All-NBA Third Team: 2001
* NBA All-Rookie Second Team: 1997
* NBA [[Joe Dumars]] [[NBA Sportsmanship Award]]: 2003
* The [[Sporting News]] "Good Guy": 2000, 2001, 2005<ref name=raynbabio />
* NBA All-Star Weekend Three-point Shootout champion: 2001
* [[USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year]] (1995)

==Records==
{{BLP unreferenced section|date=August 2020}}

===NBA regular season===
* 3-point field goal attempts, career: 7,429<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nba.com/stats/alltime-leaders/?SeasonType=Regular%20Season&StatCategory=FG3M |title=All Time Leaders |access-date=December 16, 2021 |archive-date=December 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215153042/https://www.nba.com/stats/alltime-leaders/?SeasonType=Regular%20Season&StatCategory=FG3M |url-status=live }}</ref>

===NBA playoffs===
* 3-point field goals attempted, game: 18, Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls, April 30, 2009 (3 OT)
** Tied with [[Stephen Curry]] (April 23, 2015), [[Damian Lillard]] (May 9, 2016), [[Klay Thompson]] (May 28, 2016), and [[Russell Westbrook]] (April 25, 2017)

===NBA finals===
* 3-point field goals made, half: 7, first half, Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers, June 6, 2010
* 3-point field goals made, quarter: 5, second quarter, Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers, June 6, 2010
** Tied with [[Stephen Curry]] (June 3, 2018)

===Milwaukee Bucks franchise records===
* Consecutive games played: 400, from 11/1/96 to 12/20/01
* 3-point field goals made, career: 1,051
* 3-point field goals made, season: 229 ({{nbay|2001}})
* 3-point field goals made, game: 10, vs. Charlotte Hornets, April 14, 2002
* 3-point field goals made, half: 8, second half, vs. Charlotte Hornets, April 14, 2002
** Tied with [[Tim Thomas (basketball)|Tim Thomas]] (second half, at Portland Trail Blazers, January 5, 2001) and [[Michael Redd]] (second half, vs. Houston Rockets, February 20, 2002)
* 3-point field goal attempts, season: 528 ({{nbay|2001}})
* 3-point field goal attempts, game: 17, at Cleveland Cavaliers, December 9, 2002 (2 OT)
* 3-point field goal attempts, game (regulation): 14, four times (tied with Michael Redd)
** 14, vs. Utah Jazz, April 12, 2001
** 14, vs. New York Knicks, December 4, 2001
** 14, vs. Charlotte Hornets, February 18, 2002
** 14, vs. Charlotte Hornets, April 14, 2002

===Seattle SuperSonics franchise records===
* 3-point field goals made, season: 269 ({{nbay|2005}})
* 3-point field goal attempts, season: 653 ({{nbay|2005}})

===Boston Celtics franchise records===
* Highest free throw percentage, season: .952 (237/249) ({{nbay|2008}})
* Consecutive free throws made: 72, from December 25, 2008, to February 23, 2009
* Highest 3-point field goal percentage, 2011–12 season: .453 (106/234).

==See also==
* [[List of NBA career scoring leaders]]
* [[List of NBA career turnovers leaders]]
* [[List of NBA career 3-point scoring leaders]]
* [[List of NBA career 3-point field goal percentage leaders]]
* [[List of NBA career free throw percentage leaders]]
* [[List of NBA career games played leaders]]
* [[List of NBA career minutes played leaders]]
* [[List of NBA career playoff 3-point scoring leaders]]
* [[List of NBA career playoff games played leaders]]
* [[List of NBA single-game playoff scoring leaders]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==Further reading==
*{{cite book |title=From the Outside: My Journey Through Life and the Game I Love |last=Allen |first=Ray |others=with Michael Arkush |publisher=Dey Street Books |date=2018 |isbn=978-0062675477 }}

==External links==
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* [http://www.ray34.com/ Allen's official website]
* [http://stats.nba.com/player/#!/951/ Ray Allen] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401124428/http://stats.nba.com/player/#!/951/ |date=April 1, 2016 }} at nba.com
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120316035944/http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Allen/Allen_bio.html Ray Allen] at jockbio.com
* {{IMDb name|0020931}}

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