Ray Allen was a hell of a player in Boston. He gonna be missed. Im a huge celtics fan, ive never watched better basketball than the championship year in 08, that was an all time team
I'm a Celtic fan and i'm happy for Ray Allen. He had the guts to do what he wanted to do unlike alot of other NBA players who don't wanna be criticized. And btw, he's going to the Hall of Fame as a SuperSonic.
I hope my fellow Celtics fans keep it classy when Ray's in the building. He's a class act and still has the smoothest jump shots you'll ever see on tv or in person.
Why hate a player for a decision that's going to be beneficial for himself and the team he's moving to? He gave Boston so much, and we appreciate that, good for you Allen, whether it works out or not, in the end it's his life.
Ray, undeniably, made the right move. His production was going down in Boston and he was bound to be traded during the season. He now gives himself a chance to not only win a ring, but be in Miami, instead of potentially being moved to a team like washington or charlotte.
I don't know how you can call people who dislike this decision "not a true fan of the game." A business man would probably appreciate this decision, but a "true" fan of the game would enjoy an overall competitive league, not a league where players find it easier to join a powerhouse team in order stay to relevant/win championships. I feel like Ray's decision was a slap in the face to Boston. And I'm a Laker fan.
People need to stop getting so mad. Pat Riley has obviously been planning this for YEARS. His intelligence with basketball is remarkable and the way he has set up this team is pretty amazing. This is a plan that has been in the making for years. Gotta give him props for getting a team this good together. Reason no one has ever done anything like this before is because they didn't think it was possible. EVERY team would have done this if they could. Riley is just smart and did it first.
Allen Iverson was my Favorite Player after Michael Jordan.i Never Missed a televised Game.2001 76'ers vs Bucks series,76'ers vs Raptors series(if u are looking for a Superstar Showdown,Iverson and Carter delivered Every Game in this series) were some of the Best Playoff series i have even Seen as Far as Superstar Duels. i am a BIG Fan of the NBA since the Jordan Era. We are almost at the end of the Kobe Era. Currently in the LeBron Era. and going into the Durant and Derrick Rose Era.
All these Celtics fans are purposely seeking out this to yell at Allen, one of the classiest players of all-time. I'm a Mavs fan but this guy is still a huge threat and he's never done a single bad thing in his career to disrespect anyone. The Celtics almost traded him twice, he had a bad relationship with Rondo; he left cause his contract was up and wanted a better opportunity to win. Why hate? Cause you don't like the Heat? So what? They acquired him fair and square, it was his decision.
He was born a Minnesota Timberwolves, grew up at Milwaukee Bucks, became a man at Seattle SuperSonics, became a legend at Boston Celtics, dies as Miami Heats.
Wade was almost traded in 2010, the Miami dade community reunited and we let Wade know how much we appreciate him and love him which helped change his mind cause he was about to go to the Chicago bulls. I didn't see the Celtics fans do what the heat fans did to change Ray Allen's mind..
Heat up! I dont care how old these two pickups are: Allen and Lewis. Aging wont really affect shooting ability. Miami got two more snipers. Just hope the chemistry will be there...if not haters will be overwhelmed with joy next season.
What are you talking about? Didnt you see how effective we were against the Thunder with that lineup. His versatility allows us to have our best players in the game at the most crucial times. I know some might disagree but Battier's has intangibles and a defensive presence that just doesnt reflect in his stats. If he can hit three pointers consistently this is our most potent lineup.
i can see why allen left, with Jason Terry and Green, Allen's role in the celtics will diminish greatly. No matter how humble he is he knows he is one of the all time greats and doesn't like being sidelined. I think that is why he joined the heat
I won't lie, I didn't like Ray when he was with Boston, but that's because he always made every shot he took it seemed when playing the Heat. As a person, he's a great guy that has a ton of respect for everyone due to his military life growing up. He cares for people/kids with all of his diabetes contributions and computer's class rooms in schools. I'm happy he's with the Heat now and hope he has a good run with them. He's a good guy.
number 1 is more likely... He was coming off the bench in Boston and I think he knows that his career is wrapping up and he is happy to watch the younger guys go at it while he contributes with big shots...
In my eyes, a fan is someone who sticks with he team through the hard times. I didn't see any Heat fans when they went 15-67 a few years back. I guess you did miss the memo, everyone else got it.
Couple of resons why Ray is justified: btw im a huge Celtics fan (favorite team) 1. Ray is getting old. you must understand the pressure hes feeling and the desperation in trying to prove hes still useful. he wants 1 more ring b4 he can say hes done 2. Hes been fighting with Rondo, and fighting with the player who supplies most of the passes in the game doesnt give him chances to shoot. 3. Excellent passing and clear teamwork by the Heat in providing assists. Ray wants that.
I understand that against the Thunder it was a good lineup, but in the regular season I think it is in their better interest to have him on the perimeter, Battier is a very good defensive player I agree, and he can guard the post well too, sliding him to PF at times isn't a bad idea.
Not unless people choose to go because of free agency. NBA players already have a lot of money, so most of the Miami Heat roster chose to go to Miami (LeBron, Bosh, Allen, Lewis, Battier, Miller, etc) so the teams didn't necessarily manage their roster (through trades, etc) they just cleared out cap space. Also, Miami is a nice place to live in if you have money.
I"m not a Ray Allen fan, but I can respect his decision to leave the Celtics. The man is a talented player, a leader, NBA Champion, and NBA leading 3 point shooter. In the Celtics he was put on the bench, was not aloud an active voice and was subjected to a cocky prissy PG Rondo who is not even in the same conversation with this HoF. He had a skill set which he wanted to provide for his team but was denied. So here he is taking it to a team that wants it. Crying peeps only becuz it's the Heat.
What are you talking about? He was drafted to the timberwolves then traded to bucks for like 7 yrs then went to the supersonics for 4 yrs before he ever became a celtic.
people say heat fans are jerks but when the heat eliminated the celtics this year the people in the arena gave the celtics a standing ovation and when the heat lost in boston they threw drinks at lebron, wade and bosh
I'm a big fan of Ray, and honestly im really gonna miss him playing with KG, Pierce and Rondo, but if he decided to play with the heat, im gonna respect his decision and chant for him even though i hate the heat.
You speak pure truth... Good to see some people actually thinks about shit. People need to calm their emotional asses down. He did great shit for the city, let the man move on.
That twitter pic of him with Spoelstra and Reiley before it became offical was the final straw for me. At that point in time I didnt even want him back
Wade at point, allen at sg, battier at sf, james at pf and bosh at center. I dont know about you but that is a scary limeup for any team to compete against in the end of games
Not really everyone has a favorite player and luckily Miami has quite a few. D Wade has been one of my favorite players I luckily "jumped on the bandwagon" as you would say in 2005 and have been extremely happy with my choice of team. Some people came for James some for Bosh and now we will have more fans from Allen and Richard. So you can hate on the fans all you want but we will still be happy when we repeat next year.
Ray shouldn't get slammed so much by Boston fans. I mean he did deliver a championship and he played his but off on every game he played, the finals game in 2008 where he was playing with one eye. He deliver in the Chicago series that following year and he's a professional player that comes to work night in and night out. He's always the first player at the game and he's shoot a zillion shots before a game. Yes, he picked the "enemy" but lets remember him for what he did for the city of boston
Oh, I know why he left the C's, what I meant is that he could have gone to a different franchise where he'd probably have got a starting role and higher salary than with the heat. The Heat's offer wasn't even close to the best one he got, but he wants a ring, so it was the right choice, as they give him the best chance at one.
If he went to any other team other than Heat I would have been pretty bummed out but I could have handled it (maybe not the knicks and lakers) But to have him go to the Heat is just a slap in the face to Celtics fans
i think it just all comes down to matchups but those are our best five to use at the most critical parts of games. Perhaps you can switch Battier and Chalmers depending who is needed more at the moment
Ray Allen will be sixth man over Battier. It's on the official Miami Heat roster. He's a legend, future hall of famer, all time three point leader in NBA history. Of course he'll be at least under D Wade
He spent more seasons with Milwaukee than Boston and and equal amount of seasons with Seattle as the Celtics. Moreover, he was drafted by Milwaukee, so I do not know what you are talking about.
WTF you guys act like he only played for the Celtics. He was drafted by the Bucks, played for them and also played for the Sonics before getting traded to Celtics.
Actually, He was drafted by the timberwolves in 1996..then traded to the bucks and played for them from 1996-2003. then he went to the supersonics, from 2003-2007 and then went to the celtics from 2007-2012..So no, he wasn't born a Cetlic
Sure, with Allen and Lewis.But the improvement in a bench is greater with the celtics. They barely had any during the playoffs and especially with an older team, it hurt.Now with Bradley being able to play most of the season and the addition of Terry and Green, possible Lee, plus Sullinger, celtics will be able to get their starters much needed rest.
true that nba fans these days make such a big deal for people switching team ever since lebron made his decision. they have a choice to stay or to leave he even gave up money just to be on a winning team we should give them more props just for doing that
People saying how Ray will forever be a Celtic the man played there for what 4 years or something right? what about the Super Sonic fans huh? He was amazing for them he will forever be a Super Sonic, shows what "fans" of the sport really know
(cont) as a heat fan i pray to god we meet the celtics in every single eastern confrence for the next 8 years! i take great pride and enjoyment in the fact that my team keeps sending boston home crying in their tour bus year after year! ray allen made the right decision his addition has made this all but unfair.it would be perfect karma for ray allen to drain the nail in the coffin three pointer that sends boston home again in the playoffs..jesus shuttlesworth welcome to south beach!
Heat Starting 5: PG:Chalmers SG:Wade SF:LeBron PF:Bosh C:Haslem Rotation 2:00 mins lef in 1st qtr and Start of 2nd qtr. PG:Cole SG:Allen SF:Battier PF:LeBron C:Haslem During 2nd PG:Chalmers SG:Allen SF:Battier PF:Lewis C:Bosh During 3rd qtr 3mins left PG:LeBron SG:Allen SF:Lewis PF:Haslem C:Anthony Start of 4th lineup: PG:Chalmers SG:Wade SF:Miller or James Jones or Lewis PF:Lewis or Haslem C:Bosh 4th qtr closeout lineup: PG: Wade SG: Allen SF:Battier PF:LeBron C:Bosh
Little did they know ray would hit one of the most iconic shots in nba history and within the heat franchise
I'll never hate on Rey Allen he got game #34 thanks for the great memories in Beantown
ray allen has shot his highest percentage from the 3 pt line 2 years in a row. . i think if he still had his own team he'll still be averaging 25 ppg
ultimate respect for ray allen a great shooter and he'll do well in miami
Ray Allen was a hell of a player in Boston. He gonna be missed. Im a huge celtics fan, ive never watched better basketball than the championship year in 08, that was an all time team
love you,Ray,since you were in Milwaukee
I'm always be your fan wherever you go
I'm a Celtic fan and i'm happy for Ray Allen. He had the guts to do what he wanted to do unlike alot of other NBA players who don't wanna be criticized. And btw, he's going to the Hall of Fame as a SuperSonic.
I hope my fellow Celtics fans keep it classy when Ray's in the building. He's a class act and still has the smoothest jump shots you'll ever see on tv or in person.
Why hate a player for a decision that's going to be beneficial for himself and the team he's moving to? He gave Boston so much, and we appreciate that, good for you Allen, whether it works out or not, in the end it's his life.
I am a heat fan and i am ecstatic ray is with us. I have always loved ray allen. Now I just want a heat vs lakers finals please!
Ray, undeniably, made the right move. His production was going down in Boston and he was bound to be traded during the season. He now gives himself a chance to not only win a ring, but be in Miami, instead of potentially being moved to a team like washington or charlotte.
I don't know how you can call people who dislike this decision "not a true fan of the game." A business man would probably appreciate this decision, but a "true" fan of the game would enjoy an overall competitive league, not a league where players find it easier to join a powerhouse team in order stay to relevant/win championships. I feel like Ray's decision was a slap in the face to Boston. And I'm a Laker fan.
People need to stop getting so mad. Pat Riley has obviously been planning this for YEARS. His intelligence with basketball is remarkable and the way he has set up this team is pretty amazing. This is a plan that has been in the making for years. Gotta give him props for getting a team this good together. Reason no one has ever done anything like this before is because they didn't think it was possible. EVERY team would have done this if they could. Riley is just smart and did it first.
I still love ray allen no matter wat!!!!!!!
Little did they know Ray was going play a historical role in the heat's franchise .
Allen Iverson was my Favorite Player after Michael Jordan.i Never Missed a televised Game.2001 76'ers vs Bucks series,76'ers vs Raptors series(if u are looking for a Superstar Showdown,Iverson and Carter delivered Every Game in this series) were some of the Best Playoff series i have even Seen as Far as Superstar Duels.
i am a BIG Fan of the NBA since the Jordan Era.
We are almost at the end of the Kobe Era.
Currently in the LeBron Era.
and going into the Durant and Derrick Rose Era.
All these Celtics fans are purposely seeking out this to yell at Allen, one of the classiest players of all-time.
I'm a Mavs fan but this guy is still a huge threat and he's never done a single bad thing in his career to disrespect anyone. The Celtics almost traded him twice, he had a bad relationship with Rondo; he left cause his contract was up and wanted a better opportunity to win.
Why hate? Cause you don't like the Heat? So what? They acquired him fair and square, it was his decision.
He was born a Minnesota Timberwolves, grew up at Milwaukee Bucks, became a man at Seattle SuperSonics, became a legend at Boston Celtics, dies as Miami Heats.
Wade was almost traded in 2010, the Miami dade community reunited and we let Wade know how much we appreciate him and love him which helped change his mind cause he was about to go to the Chicago bulls. I didn't see the Celtics fans do what the heat fans did to change Ray Allen's mind..
I'm proud we got Ray Allen. Dope pickup. Raises our chances of repeating. Haters gonna hate. WINNERS WIN!!! LETS GO HEAT...Let em hate
Thanks Ray for all your work you have done in Boston. Keep up the great work in Miami.#Celticsalldayeveryday
Ray is a class act.. also now reunited with Rashard Lewis love it! those 2 were great in Seattle
welcome to m.i.a ray! next season is gonna be crazy. the heat should be in position to win another title.
Heat up! I dont care how old these two pickups are: Allen and Lewis. Aging wont really affect shooting ability. Miami got two more snipers. Just hope the chemistry will be there...if not haters will be overwhelmed with joy next season.
im a C fan, now i have a reason to watch miami heat play.
he's a great addition
"I don't believe we lost Ray, I believe Ray left us for Miami" - Danny Ainge.
coming from a miami heat fan we really didnt need him but i roll i with it
DING DING DING we have a winner
LOL
What are you talking about? Didnt you see how effective we were against the Thunder with that lineup. His versatility allows us to have our best players in the game at the most crucial times. I know some might disagree but Battier's has intangibles and a defensive presence that just doesnt reflect in his stats. If he can hit three pointers consistently this is our most potent lineup.
i can see why allen left, with Jason Terry and Green, Allen's role in the celtics will diminish greatly. No matter how humble he is he knows he is one of the all time greats and doesn't like being sidelined. I think that is why he joined the heat
Why do people insist that Ray Allen is so classy? He didnt even have enough class to say goodbye to his coach and teammates properly
I won't lie, I didn't like Ray when he was with Boston, but that's because he always made every shot he took it seemed when playing the Heat. As a person, he's a great guy that has a ton of respect for everyone due to his military life growing up. He cares for people/kids with all of his diabetes contributions and computer's class rooms in schools. I'm happy he's with the Heat now and hope he has a good run with them. He's a good guy.
number 1 is more likely... He was coming off the bench in Boston and I think he knows that his career is wrapping up and he is happy to watch the younger guys go at it while he contributes with big shots...
SUCH A TRADER!
In my eyes, a fan is someone who sticks with he team through the hard times.
I didn't see any Heat fans when they went 15-67 a few years back.
I guess you did miss the memo, everyone else got it.
Couple of resons why Ray is justified: btw im a huge Celtics fan (favorite team)
1. Ray is getting old. you must understand the pressure hes feeling and the desperation in trying to prove hes still useful. he wants 1 more ring b4 he can say hes done
2. Hes been fighting with Rondo, and fighting with the player who supplies most of the passes in the game doesnt give him chances to shoot.
3. Excellent passing and clear teamwork by the Heat in providing assists. Ray wants that.
everytime Mike breen says BANG i get chills
no he just gives it away a lot in the last few seconds especially on 3s
I AM SURPRISED THEY HAVE THE CHINESE ADS ON THE BOARD BEHIND THEM.
I feel you lol Ray used to be my boy back when he was on the Sonics
I don't like the Heat, but I have always been a Ray Allen fan. The guy is a class act. He may change my opinion about the Heat.
I understand that against the Thunder it was a good lineup, but in the regular season I think it is in their better interest to have him on the perimeter, Battier is a very good defensive player I agree, and he can guard the post well too, sliding him to PF at times isn't a bad idea.
2 championships in a row for miami heat now there unstoppable!!
Damn Ray allens first game of the 2012-2013 season is against Boston celtics how crucial
hell yes most definitely!
Yes, because he won't shut up now. He fits perfectly with the Heat because they are all divas of the NBA.
Not unless people choose to go because of free agency. NBA players already have a lot of money, so most of the Miami Heat roster chose to go to Miami (LeBron, Bosh, Allen, Lewis, Battier, Miller, etc) so the teams didn't necessarily manage their roster (through trades, etc) they just cleared out cap space. Also, Miami is a nice place to live in if you have money.
i think ray will have the longest career of nba history
I"m not a Ray Allen fan, but I can respect his decision to leave the Celtics. The man is a talented player, a leader, NBA Champion, and NBA leading 3 point shooter. In the Celtics he was put on the bench, was not aloud an active voice and was subjected to a cocky prissy PG Rondo who is not even in the same conversation with this HoF. He had a skill set which he wanted to provide for his team but was denied. So here he is taking it to a team that wants it. Crying peeps only becuz it's the Heat.
He didnt even say goodbye to Rondo and said goodbye to Paul and KG by text. How is he a class act?
What are you talking about? He was drafted to the timberwolves then traded to bucks for like 7 yrs then went to the supersonics for 4 yrs before he ever became a celtic.
people say heat fans are jerks but when the heat eliminated the celtics this year the people in the arena gave the celtics a standing ovation and when the heat lost in boston they threw drinks at lebron, wade and bosh
the awkward moment, when ray allen realizes his coach is only like 3 years older than him.
I'm a big fan of Ray, and honestly im really gonna miss him playing with KG, Pierce and Rondo, but if he decided to play with the heat, im gonna respect his decision and chant for him even though i hate the heat.
this makes heat better and hurts as a boston fan but lets wait until next year and c what happens
You speak pure truth... Good to see some people actually thinks about shit. People need to calm their emotional asses down. He did great shit for the city, let the man move on.
Boy if they only knew how much of a piece Ray ended up being to a championship
Funny thing is Ray was traded to Memphis last season and people still calling him a traitor. Its a business!
That twitter pic of him with Spoelstra and Reiley before it became offical was the final straw for me. At that point in time I didnt even want him back
actually guys he was born near Merced, California
Like Jamie Foxx's song
That day "I was feeling good, I was feeling fine coz this was the best day of my life"
WHEN HE SIGNED WITH THEM!
Rashard starts.
PG - Wade
SG - Ray Allen
SF - Rashard Lewis
PF - LeBron
C - Chris Bosh
Wade at point, allen at sg, battier at sf, james at pf and bosh at center. I dont know about you but that is a scary limeup for any team to compete against in the end of games
Not really everyone has a favorite player and luckily Miami has quite a few. D Wade has been one of my favorite players I luckily "jumped on the bandwagon" as you would say in 2005 and have been extremely happy with my choice of team. Some people came for James some for Bosh and now we will have more fans from Allen and Richard. So you can hate on the fans all you want but we will still be happy when we repeat next year.
Ray shouldn't get slammed so much by Boston fans. I mean he did deliver a championship and he played his but off on every game he played, the finals game in 2008 where he was playing with one eye. He deliver in the Chicago series that following year and he's a professional player that comes to work night in and night out. He's always the first player at the game and he's shoot a zillion shots before a game. Yes, he picked the "enemy" but lets remember him for what he did for the city of boston
Oh, I know why he left the C's, what I meant is that he could have gone to a different franchise where he'd probably have got a starting role and higher salary than with the heat. The Heat's offer wasn't even close to the best one he got, but he wants a ring, so it was the right choice, as they give him the best chance at one.
WELCOME TO MIAMI !!!!
exactly this guy knows basketball
More like a supersonic. Those days were even more legendary for him!
His career peak was in seattle but i think he'd be defined in his career as either a celtic or a sonic.
If he went to any other team other than Heat I would have been pretty bummed out but I could have handled it (maybe not the knicks and lakers) But to have him go to the Heat is just a slap in the face to Celtics fans
He should be a starter... Chalmers is more of a backup guard.
PG - Wade
SG - Ray Allen
SF - LeBron
PF - Udonis Haslem
C - Chris Bosh
i think it just all comes down to matchups but those are our best five to use at the most critical parts of games. Perhaps you can switch Battier and Chalmers depending who is needed more at the moment
well he didnt just "switch teams" he went to a brand new rival. but yeah youre still correct
PG: Dwyane Wade
SG: Ray Allen
SF: LeBron James
PF: Rashard Lewis
C: Chris Bosh
Anyone?
Ray Allen will be sixth man over Battier. It's on the official Miami Heat roster. He's a legend, future hall of famer, all time three point leader in NBA history. Of course he'll be at least under D Wade
He spent more seasons with Milwaukee than Boston and and equal amount of seasons with Seattle as the Celtics. Moreover, he was drafted by Milwaukee, so I do not know what you are talking about.
WTF you guys act like he only played for the Celtics. He was drafted by the Bucks, played for them and also played for the Sonics before getting traded to Celtics.
Love Allen and Ive been a fan of him since I started likeing basket ball, but you gotta admit OKC is a threat.
LETS GO HEAT !
Correction. He was born to BE A CELTIC but like they say you have to see the darkness before you see the light
As much as I love Ray Alllen, he really wanted to join the heat for another ring before retirement.
ray allen did go to the heat but in this press conference his face says he doesnt want to
Great choice ray
The sad part is that Ray Allen left because he was mad. he doesnt even look happy, this might be something he might regrett later on.
Im so mad that hes leavin because im 13 and just gettjng into basketball about 4 years or so ago and im a hard dkwn celtics fan and ray is my favorite
Actually, He was drafted by the timberwolves in 1996..then traded to the bucks and played for them from 1996-2003. then he went to the supersonics, from 2003-2007 and then went to the celtics from 2007-2012..So no, he wasn't born a Cetlic
Some idiots call him a traitor, They are NOT celtics fans, the REAL fans say its a shame we let him go.
what about kg and pierce going to the nets? bet you arent calling them "traders"
Sure, with Allen and Lewis.But the improvement in a bench is greater with the celtics. They barely had any during the playoffs and especially with an older team, it hurt.Now with Bradley being able to play most of the season and the addition of Terry and Green, possible Lee, plus Sullinger, celtics will be able to get their starters much needed rest.
thanks for clearing that up, and srry for insulting you
did anyone count how many times ray said "you know"?
Absolutely loved the Judas Shuttlesworth question, LMAO!
true that nba fans these days make such a big deal for people switching team ever since lebron made his decision. they have a choice to stay or to leave he even gave up money just to be on a winning team we should give them more props just for doing that
People saying how Ray will forever be a Celtic the man played there for what 4 years or something right? what about the Super Sonic fans huh? He was amazing for them he will forever be a Super Sonic, shows what "fans" of the sport really know
Who else clicked the middle when the vid started?
(cont) as a heat fan i pray to god we meet the celtics in every single eastern confrence for the next 8 years! i take great pride and enjoyment in the fact that my team keeps sending boston home crying in their tour bus year after year! ray allen made the right decision his addition has made this all but unfair.it would be perfect karma for ray allen to drain the nail in the coffin three pointer that sends boston home again in the playoffs..jesus shuttlesworth welcome to south beach!
he said "you know" alot.
Heat Starting 5:
PG:Chalmers
SG:Wade
SF:LeBron
PF:Bosh
C:Haslem
Rotation 2:00 mins lef in 1st qtr and Start of 2nd qtr.
PG:Cole
SG:Allen
SF:Battier
PF:LeBron
C:Haslem
During 2nd
PG:Chalmers
SG:Allen
SF:Battier
PF:Lewis
C:Bosh
During 3rd qtr 3mins left
PG:LeBron
SG:Allen
SF:Lewis
PF:Haslem
C:Anthony
Start of 4th lineup:
PG:Chalmers
SG:Wade
SF:Miller or James Jones or Lewis
PF:Lewis or Haslem
C:Bosh
4th qtr closeout lineup:
PG: Wade
SG: Allen
SF:Battier
PF:LeBron
C:Bosh