How can he be considered a superstar if he was never a regular season mvp and never made a first team all nba? He’s not even in the top 20 career NbA 3 pt percentage and that’s what he’s known for. All star for sure but not a superstar. Slow your roll. Edit: To all the people crying because i dont think ray allen was a superstar. He was never a first team all nba, was a 2nd teamer once and a 3rd teamer once. How could someone be a superstar when all but 2 years he was never a top 15 player. LMAO!
I had to leave for work during the third quarter. (I worked nights in a factory at the time) I had it playing in my headphones when that happened though. I’ll never forget that legendary call. “LeBron for 3, won’t go. Rebound Bosh! Back out to Allen, his 3 pointer! BANG!!!!” I still get chills thinking about it years later.
I remember when Ray Allen scored 51 pts in a playoff game vs the Bulls. The 2009 First Round Game 6 between the Celtics vs. Bulls that went triple OT was one of the best playoff games I've ever seen.
People forget that young Ray Allen on the bucks was a REAL PROBLEM and not just 3’s. He’s still the most underrated shooting guard in my opinion. Top 3 shooter of all time ✊🏽
Ray Allen also signed with Jordan Brand as a rookie. One of the pioneers for the Jumpman Pro shoes. When Ray Allen was inducted in the HoF in 2018, Nike sent him a collection of Air Jordans.
When I was a kid in the early '00s, i had an NBA video game for N64--Kobe was on the cover, and my three teams were the Kobe Lakers, AI Sixers, and Ray Allen Bucks with Sam Cassell. Ray Allen was a beast. so underappreciated.
Die hard Sonics fan here. I loved Ray Allen in Seattle. He was a beast. With no more Sonics I've transitioned to the Portland Trailblazers since Brandon Roy went there from UW and love watching Dame and CJ play now. I miss the Sonics for sure but am a very happy Trailblazers fan.
What's amazing about Ray Allen was that he played in an era before analytics and part of his career (Milwaukee) was played with a bit of hand-checking in the NBA. If he played under today's NBA's rules during his time, he'd have a much easier time driving to the lane (people forget that Ray was good at driving to the basket especially during his Milwaukee days) and going through screens. He'd probably also opt for more corner 3s and 3s in general, less long-range 2s, and so his shooting averages and PPG average would increase for sure. I'm not saying today's game was the way to play. I'm only saying that Ray's scoring and shooting would be very comparable or even superior to today's best scorers.
I remember watching a playoff game when he was on the Bucks and he hit THREE buzzer-beating 3s; one at the end of regulation to tie and send them to OT, another at the end of OT to tie and send it to double OT , then at the end of double OT to win the game. Such a good game.
@@chxbuka8682 not really...if Ray Allen never played basketball. Curry wouldn't even be here. He took inspiration to Miller and Allen. Curry said it himself
A true legend my guy Ray Allen this dude is very underappreciated and did some things in this league that will be cemented in stone and never forgotten an original pioneer of the deadly 3-point shot 👏🏽👏🏽🏆
Dude could drive and dunk in his prime wasn't just a shooter. Ray was great .just didn't have the teamates around to win a title until 08. That last title tho cost him his friends in Boston . That's on them tho he did what's best for his family and his kid was sick and Miami has dryer temperature
That game 6 shot will forever be remembered in my life because it happened on my birthday which is June 18th. You can't imagine how hype I was when this happened
“If the big 3 didn’t have that 4th guy” goes to show how much of a team sport basketball is it could come down to the very last man or the 4th man or u better hop not Ray Allen
talking about the Bosh rebound and dish to Allen in the corner with a few seconds left in the finals game -- "...as if Ray Allen was going to give someone else a chance to do the thing that he did better than anyone else ever!" All the while LeBron was calling for the ball at the top of the key for a 2nd chance after just missing the 3 that Bosh was rebounding. LOL Great Take Bomani!!
@@arizonaFIREent Don't matter that series was won on that game 6 shot. Nobody and I mean nobody would make that shot that far out with the G force pulling him in the opposite direction. When he hit it I knew the Spurs were done.
I think steph curry has the all time most three point makes in a season,but before that is ray allen,Curry broke it year after year 2014,2016,(correct ne if im wrong, i forgot the year), but their is a stat record where curry has the most 3point makes, i think hes 1st,3rd,4th,...
Ray Allen could do more than shoot the 3. That's what made him so dangerous. Early on and in his prime he was a slasher. Totally underrated superstar. His days in Seattle were so under the radar.
great video, but should have talked about his work ethic and how he became one of the most consistent shooters... dude trains his shooting like a madman
Ray Allen *The GOAT of Shooters* Jesus Shuttlesworth, the Legend he has so many Iconic 3s but people forget he was a slasher, scorer and dunker (Bucking on Rims). *"The SHOT" in Miami in 2013 will always be the Greatest Shot Ever made*
That game tying 3 in Game 6 is the greatest clutch shot for these reasons (no particular order): 1) Heat down 3-2 and down by double digits entering the 4th quarter 2) LeBron going off for 16 points in the 4th quarter and his 2 critical turnovers ALONG with the 3 prior to Allen's shot 3) The yellow ropes were out ready for the Spurs celebration 4) Mike Breen's forever legendary call 5) This is probably the most important one: He practiced that shot in the moment for his entire career (look it up) Final note: Yes, Ray Allen did save LeBron's legacy because of this shot but that doesn't take away from what LeBron did despite his turnovers down the stretch and the missed shot. Allen deserves all the credit in the world for this shot, which is still my favorite NBA play ever, but LeBron had a triple double in this game and in the overtime period. Allen did save LeBron's legacy but mainly because of the scrutiny if the Heat didn't win this game. Steph may be the greatest shooter ever, but Ray Allen is STILL the clutches shooter ever!
As a Bucks fan I still remember that Dark day in 2003 when the Bucks trading Allen, just coming into his prime, for the aging Gary Payton. Even then I knew this was an awful trade but it was even worse then I thought. God was that a horrible trade. Payton didn't want to play in Milwaukee and left as soon as possible. Also the Bucks threw in a first round pick in the steal by the Sonics. At least the Bucks got Desmond Mason, who had more value then Payton's haaalf a season as a Buck.
Ray ray will always be favorite of mine, best catch and shooter of all time. Nothing like playing 2k12-13 and just unloading corners 3's like they were foul shots.
Something that gets overlooked in the 3 point evolution was the early 2000s Celtics with Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker. They routinely shot the most 3s in the league and were constantly questioned for supposedly taking too many 3s. Ray Allen was the best individual 3 point shooter, but as far as a team is concerned that Celtics team was a game changer.
He still is the best in my opinion. Best release ever. The league was tuffer defensively. Today's shooters couldn't handle a hand being placed on their hip. Also Ray didn't need to exploit league spacing (shots from half court) he shot next to his team and the action. I'd pick him any day over Steph because he doesn't need a screen to get a good shot
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0:00 The story of Ray Allen
0:30 Sparking a paradigm shift
2:58 The beginning
4:07 The prime years
6:12 Defining moment: Clutch in Game 6
UConn!
Well written Bomani jones! This was excellent!
Ray Allen 😍 Thanks ESPN
Loving the charmers hate here.
“When the game is on the line and my team needs me, there is nothing outside of my range”. . . .Ray Allen
That quote is very shonen
Mr. Clutch himself
WHAT A QUOTE...💪🏽💯💪🏽
"When the game is on the line and my team needs me, there is nothing outside of my range." -Stephen Curry
@@Aerochalklate lol your curry choke against raptors
One of the most underrated superstars ever
How can he be considered a superstar if he was never a regular season mvp and never made a first team all nba? He’s not even in the top 20 career NbA 3 pt percentage and that’s what he’s known for. All star for sure but not a superstar. Slow your roll.
Edit: To all the people crying because i dont think ray allen was a superstar. He was never a first team all nba, was a 2nd teamer once and a 3rd teamer once. How could someone be a superstar when all but 2 years he was never a top 15 player. LMAO!
his shooting distracted people from how good of an overall basketball player he was
@@bmla88 🤦🏽♂️ you should put respect on his name
Ray Allen = Benedict Arnold
Ray Allen = Benedict Arnold
ESPN this is the best content you’ve done in like 5 years, keep this going please!
@@DeeRG Which class do you like better?
Truth SP P ......
agreed, something comprehensive for once
I love 96. we all do. But I got more love than most for 98. Paul, Dirk, Bibby, White Chocolate, Antawn Jamison, etc.
@@bbryant9455 you guys are sleeping on 2003
I will never forget that shot. I couldn't believe my eyes bro.That Baaannngg!! Sent chills down my spine.
I'm a spurs fan & ray allen fanatic back then.. mixed emotions when he drain that 3
I had to leave for work during the third quarter. (I worked nights in a factory at the time) I had it playing in my headphones when that happened though. I’ll never forget that legendary call. “LeBron for 3, won’t go. Rebound Bosh! Back out to Allen, his 3 pointer! BANG!!!!” I still get chills thinking about it years later.
I remember when Ray Allen scored 51 pts in a playoff game vs the Bulls. The 2009 First Round Game 6 between the Celtics vs. Bulls that went triple OT was one of the best playoff games I've ever seen.
F that, one of the greatest playoff series i ever seen
That was one of the greatest series ever. Maybe the greatest one. So many close shots
That whole series was the best ive ever seen.
How many OT games in that series were there? I can remember at least three.
And that’s old catch and shoot Ray the man was a sniper
Mario Chalmers called for the ball...because of course he did 😂
😁
In his defense, he has made a game-tying 3 with a championship on the line
Mario Chalmers could hit that three,
Hahaha
People forget that young Ray Allen on the bucks was a REAL PROBLEM and not just 3’s. He’s still the most underrated shooting guard in my opinion. Top 3 shooter of all time ✊🏽
@John yeah, but Larry Bird is top 5 all time for pretty much everyone.
@John they should’ve beat Philly in the playoffs that year but refs helped
@John ray Allen was a better shot taker. Shot maker. And over all player than Reggie Miller. No questions
Curry, Klay, Ray
@@tysonallen1690 allen in this era would score more threes than curry
Ray Allen also signed with Jordan Brand as a rookie. One of the pioneers for the Jumpman Pro shoes. When Ray Allen was inducted in the HoF in 2018, Nike sent him a collection of Air Jordans.
My favorite basketball player of all time, Thanks for giving Ray his Shine Bomani!!
My favorite player all time too. Nice to see this!!
Him and Dirk are my 2 favs
He was hitting green on the shot meter every time.
What gives him the edge over all the shooters was he had handles and hops he was also a very solid defender
I am a curry fan, and i agree
When I was a kid in the early '00s, i had an NBA video game for N64--Kobe was on the cover, and my three teams were the Kobe Lakers, AI Sixers, and Ray Allen Bucks with Sam Cassell. Ray Allen was a beast. so underappreciated.
Great to see Ray getting the credit he deserves
KG probably 🧂 right now 😂
@@nicobean5064 And The guy who misses layups,bricks jumpers and misses passes. Please welcome rajan rondo
Die hard Sonics fan here. I loved Ray Allen in Seattle. He was a beast. With no more Sonics I've transitioned to the Portland Trailblazers since Brandon Roy went there from UW and love watching Dame and CJ play now. I miss the Sonics for sure but am a very happy Trailblazers fan.
What's amazing about Ray Allen was that he played in an era before analytics and part of his career (Milwaukee) was played with a bit of hand-checking in the NBA. If he played under today's NBA's rules during his time, he'd have a much easier time driving to the lane (people forget that Ray was good at driving to the basket especially during his Milwaukee days) and going through screens. He'd probably also opt for more corner 3s and 3s in general, less long-range 2s, and so his shooting averages and PPG average would increase for sure.
I'm not saying today's game was the way to play. I'm only saying that Ray's scoring and shooting would be very comparable or even superior to today's best scorers.
Players back then have more variety in their arsenal that you wont see anymore. Todays games are just 3s drives & kicks with tons of dribbling,
Most underrated player in Bucks history. He was the face of a team that should of made the Finals if it weren't for the Iverson Handicap in 2001.
True dat
I picked Milwaukee over Philadelphia that year in the ECF. I thought that the Bucks played more as a team going into the series.
Iverson and Ray had some good battles
Iverson Handicap?
@@thadonjuan2339 Thats because of some of the calls in that series were obvious bad calls against the Bucks.
He deserves a lot of credit
Sonics Ray Allen was my favorite version of him
Its a shame he may never have his jersey retired as a future nba hof its rare af
Fr
One of my favorite players.
He Got Game
Incredibly underrated movie.
Denzel took it to that level.
He been legendary since Jesus Shuttlesworth
Ray Allen = Benedict Arnold
@@DeeRG facts
I remember watching a playoff game when he was on the Bucks and he hit THREE buzzer-beating 3s; one at the end of regulation to tie and send them to OT, another at the end of OT to tie and send it to double OT , then at the end of double OT to win the game. Such a good game.
Ray Allen deserves more credit than he gets for this 3 point shooting era.
@Travis Tchokotieu more than Steph curry
@@ratchet780 that's some cap
if the 90s had Reggie Miller and the 2010s had Steph Curry, the 2000s had Ray Allen, all 3 clearly pushed the NBA into the 3 point revolution
@@ratchet780 yes steph even said he loved ray allen'd game and he wanted to be like that
@@chxbuka8682 not really...if Ray Allen never played basketball. Curry wouldn't even be here. He took inspiration to Miller and Allen. Curry said it himself
Ray allen has always been my #1 fav player .
A true legend my guy Ray Allen this dude is very underappreciated and did some things in this league that will be cemented in stone and never forgotten an original pioneer of the deadly 3-point shot 👏🏽👏🏽🏆
Dude could drive and dunk in his prime wasn't just a shooter. Ray was great .just didn't have the teamates around to win a title until 08. That last title tho cost him his friends in Boston . That's on them tho he did what's best for his family and his kid was sick and Miami has dryer temperature
Maybe warmer not dryer bud. Floridas humid as anything
that shooting form is beauty!
Ray Allen so underrated as a SG 🐐 cause he was playing while Kobe Tracy Allen Iverson was all doing they thing as well
These series are so so good!
That game 6 shot will forever be remembered in my life because it happened on my birthday which is June 18th. You can't imagine how hype I was when this happened
A dude that competed in the 3pt shootout... and the slam dunk contest.
Say.
No.
More
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Dang that shot still gives me goosebumps
One of my favorite players of all time since I love 3 point shooters
The commentary made that moment even more legendary
I love Ray. He is so underrated. He needs more respect and love by fans and young up and coming Basketball players/talent.
“If the big 3 didn’t have that 4th guy” goes to show how much of a team sport basketball is it could come down to the very last man or the 4th man or u better hop not Ray Allen
Ray Allen = Benedict Arnold
Bomani was such an excellent story-teller! I loved his delivery throughout the entire video
THANK YOU BOMANI FOR SAYING THE SAME THING SKIP SAYS!!! Ray did save that 2013 chip run!!
he didnt say that, and u should be ashamed in following the words of skip bayless, dont ever say that out loud again
I remember him balling out crazy for the Bucks and for the Sonics, he had this consistent shooting form, quick release jumper, sweet.
talking about the Bosh rebound and dish to Allen in the corner with a few seconds left in the finals game --
"...as if Ray Allen was going to give someone else a chance to do the thing that he did better than anyone else ever!"
All the while LeBron was calling for the ball at the top of the key for a 2nd chance after just missing the 3 that Bosh was rebounding. LOL Great Take Bomani!!
THEE Greatest ‘3’ Ever Shot!!!…Amazing, He Never Looked Down!!!…
Dude my favorite player!
*top 3 shooter of all time*
@John 🤣🤣🤣🤣u never watched him play in bucks then lol...that guy was a slasher first
Ray Ray
i love this series...hopefully they make it too on other outstanding draft years
instead of the usual goat debate x100000
I didn't realize ESPN uploaded this. This is awesome
Been waiting on this one- from a huge 2001 MKE Bucks fan. Thank you!
This dude was a fave player of mine since his freshman year at uconn
LEGEND 🔥 Still got my Boston Jersey hung up on my wall rn
The footwork by ray on the miami shot was unbelievably good. He knew exactly how much to back up without going out of bounds or stepping on the line.
Imagine if he played in this era, he would be allowed to shot 15 a game, he can make 10 a game
Imagine if he never got traded and he got to play with westbrook, durant, and harden...
@@thisnewnamesystemisdumb Would take too long for them to develop since they were all babies. Westbrook was drafted the same year Allen won a ring
My favorite player of all time.....As Stephen A Smith says (about every other guy but most true for Allen) "class personified"
"Nothing would that happen if the big three, didn't have their fourth guy."
- Allen forcing OT and Game 7 to win championship for Miami.
2013 Ray Allen is one of the best role players ever
Ray Allen = Benedict Arnold
He had ZERO points in game 7
@@arizonaFIREent Don't matter that series was won on that game 6 shot. Nobody and I mean nobody would make that shot that far out with the G force pulling him in the opposite direction. When he hit it I knew the Spurs were done.
Ray allen is the best 3 point shooter ever, it’s amazing he still holds the all time record in today’s game..
Nah It’s definitely steph curry. Ray Allen said it himself.
I think it’s Steph curry
Its definitely Stephen curry, Reggie and ray said it
Lol yes it’s curry but if Allen shot as many 3 as the players do today he’d easily be the greatest
I think steph curry has the all time most three point makes in a season,but before that is ray allen,Curry broke it year after year 2014,2016,(correct ne if im wrong, i forgot the year), but their is a stat record where curry has the most 3point makes, i think hes 1st,3rd,4th,...
Goosebumps every time I see that shot by Ray Allen
One of the most aesthetic shooting form we have ever seen
Ray Allen could do more than shoot the 3. That's what made him so dangerous. Early on and in his prime he was a slasher. Totally underrated superstar. His days in Seattle were so under the radar.
great video, but should have talked about his work ethic and how he became one of the most consistent shooters... dude trains his shooting like a madman
Still my favorite 3 point shooter RAYRAY🗣🗣💪🏾💪🏾even tho curry got a flame thrower to 🔥🔥🎯🎯
Bang still gives me chills
Ray Allen could defend, dunk on you, and shoot the 3 lights out. The ideal 2k MyPlayer.
Ray Ray deserved this! He continues to be humble. More power to Mr. Shuttlesworth.
I love these pieces. Like time capsules or statues of the basketball gods.
Ray Allen was the reason I started to watch NBA and Basketball in general
My favorite player of all time!! Period!
Ray Allen *The GOAT of Shooters* Jesus Shuttlesworth, the Legend he has so many Iconic 3s but people forget he was a slasher, scorer and dunker (Bucking on Rims). *"The SHOT" in Miami in 2013 will always be the Greatest Shot Ever made*
I got chills in the last part!
Ray Allen was far more than just a 3 point shooter..
Ray Allen's 3 pointer in that NBA Finals is the greatest clutch shot i ever saw in my life thus far
That game tying 3 in Game 6 is the greatest clutch shot for these reasons (no particular order):
1) Heat down 3-2 and down by double digits entering the 4th quarter
2) LeBron going off for 16 points in the 4th quarter and his 2 critical turnovers ALONG with the 3 prior to Allen's shot
3) The yellow ropes were out ready for the Spurs celebration
4) Mike Breen's forever legendary call
5) This is probably the most important one: He practiced that shot in the moment for his entire career (look it up)
Final note: Yes, Ray Allen did save LeBron's legacy because of this shot but that doesn't take away from what LeBron did despite his turnovers down the stretch and the missed shot. Allen deserves all the credit in the world for this shot, which is still my favorite NBA play ever, but LeBron had a triple double in this game and in the overtime period. Allen did save LeBron's legacy but mainly because of the scrutiny if the Heat didn't win this game. Steph may be the greatest shooter ever, but Ray Allen is STILL the clutches shooter ever!
Best story teller I’ve ever heard
Allen is a top 5 shooter in my opinion.
Duh
Not an opinion that's a fact
Never get tired of watching the greatest shot of all time
One of my favorite players growing up watching.
Jordan and Kobe may have the most beautiful jump shots in the NBA, but Allen's pull-up 3 point stroke is an art, Curry and Reggie be damned.
Born and raised in Milwaukee. My favorite player. 🦌🏆🏆🦌
MOST UNDERRATED PLAYER EVER THE HEAT HAD A BIG 4 NOT A BIG 3
As a heat fan I appreciate so ray Allen so much what an absolute legend
He would kill in today’s NBA
As a Bucks fan I still remember that Dark day in 2003 when the Bucks trading Allen, just coming into his prime, for the aging Gary Payton. Even then I knew this was an awful trade but it was even worse then I thought. God was that a horrible trade. Payton didn't want to play in Milwaukee and left as soon as possible. Also the Bucks threw in a first round pick in the steal by the Sonics. At least the Bucks got Desmond Mason, who had more value then Payton's haaalf a season as a Buck.
7:06 "As if Ray Allen was going to give someone else a chance to do the thing he did better than any player EVER."
My fav line. 😂
Love the series!
Whoever tops him on all time scoring or 3ts stats. Hes the most consistent one ive known.
I got goosebumps every time I saw ray allen 3’s on that corner of nba finals 😭
Ray ray will always be favorite of mine, best catch and shooter of all time. Nothing like playing 2k12-13 and just unloading corners 3's like they were foul shots.
He also has the best shooting stroke of all time
Him and Klay
@@JeremyM2 no, just him
@@ravisami3440 Klay has a much quicker release. I'll take Klay's stroke over Ray's.
1984 draft class: am I a joke to you?
Ray Allen and Allan Houston were 2 underrated basketball players!
Imagine this dude playing in today's era 🤯
imagine him playing in mike dantonie's system mate would avenge easily 30 points on lik 50,40,90 splits
@@arya4k156 nah he wouldn't be able to keep his efficiency that high. I agree that he could average 30 but he'd do it on like 47-39-88 splits.
That 3 point record would be out of reach and he'd average a smooth 35
@@billpap.9669 im saying if he played in dantonies system he could keep that effenciey
He would easily average 30
Younger Ray Allen was super athletic off the dribble too. One of the great big shot makers ever.
Something that gets overlooked in the 3 point evolution was the early 2000s Celtics with Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker. They routinely shot the most 3s in the league and were constantly questioned for supposedly taking too many 3s. Ray Allen was the best individual 3 point shooter, but as far as a team is concerned that Celtics team was a game changer.
As a Celtics fan I’m sad about the way things played out at the end of his time in Boston.
7:25 Chris Bosh looked mad salty at the end of the video with Wade and James high fiving Allen. He knew he really wasn't the 3rd. It was Ray Allen.
He still is the best in my opinion. Best release ever. The league was tuffer defensively. Today's shooters couldn't handle a hand being placed on their hip. Also Ray didn't need to exploit league spacing (shots from half court) he shot next to his team and the action. I'd pick him any day over Steph because he doesn't need a screen to get a good shot
Kyrie Irving’s shot was cold blooded but Ray Allen’s shot... unforgettable.
Only man I saw growing up who was a sniper behind the arc while wearing two arm sleeves 🔥🔥
“Mario Chalmers called for the ball...bc of course HE would” 😂😂😂
Finally some ray Allen content
Bosh and Allen got the heat that ring