Ray Allen is a former professional basketball player known for his exceptional shooting ability and remarkable career in the NBA. Over the course of 18 seasons, he played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics, and Miami Heat, winning two NBA championships—one with the Celtics in 2008 and another with the Heat in 2013.
Born on July 20, 1975, in Merced, California, Ray Allen grew up in a military family that moved frequently, eventually settling in South Carolina. His basketball talent emerged early, and he went on to play college basketball at the University of Connecticut. At UConn, Allen became a standout player, earning All-American honors and setting the stage for a successful professional career. His precision shooting began attracting national attention during his college years.
Ray Allen was selected fifth overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1996 NBA Draft but was promptly traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he began his NBA career. During his time with the Bucks and later the Seattle SuperSonics, Allen consistently averaged high scoring numbers and developed a reputation as one of the league’s most reliable and accurate three-point shooters.
In 2007, Allen was traded to the Boston Celtics, joining forces with Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to form a formidable trio. This "Big Three" led the Celtics to their 17th NBA championship in the 2007–08 season, their first title since 1986. Allen continued to be a key contributor with his clutch shooting and leadership on the court.
Allen signed with the Miami Heat in 2012, joining a roster led by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. In one of the most memorable moments of his career, Allen hit a game-tying three-pointer in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, a shot that helped the Heat secure a victory in overtime and eventually win the championship in Game 7. That shot is widely regarded as one of the greatest in NBA playoff history.
Ray Allen retired in 2014, finishing his career as the NBA’s all-time leader in three-point field goals made—a record he held until it was surpassed by Stephen Curry in 2021. Throughout his career, Allen was a ten-time NBA All-Star and is considered one of the greatest shooters in basketball history.
| Birth Date: | 20 Jul, 1975 |
| Age: | 44 yrs |
| Occupations: | Basketball player Actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Merced |
| Education: | University of Connecticut |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American basketball player |
| Twitter Id: | GreenRAYn20 |
| Spouse: | Shannon Walker Williams |
| Net Worth 2021: | 100 million |
