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Ray Allen

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American basketball player

United StatesBasketball PlayersBorn 1975 · age 51
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Walter Ray Allen Jr. 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 three-point shooters of all time.

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Allen prepares to shoot a free throw in 2007Allen prepares to shoot a free throw in 2007Allen in 2008Allen in 2008Allen in 2009Allen in 2009Allen in 2014Allen in 2014On 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.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.

Teams 5

UConn Huskies men's basketball1993-1996
Milwaukee Bucks
Miami Heat
Seattle SuperSonics
Boston Celtics

Awards 3

2003NBA Sportsmanship Award
Huskies of Honor
USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year

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Walter Ray Allen Jr. 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 three-point shooters of all time. Allen was a ten-time NBA All-Star, and won an Olympic gold medal as a member of the 2000 United States men's basketball team. At the time of his retirement, he was the 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.

Country
United States
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Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
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Dates
Born 1975 · age 51
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