Date of Birth: July 20, 1975
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Date of Death: (Leave blank as Ray Allen is still alive)
Biography
Ray Allen, born Walter Ray Allen Jr., is an American former professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest three-point shooters in NBA history. Born on July 20, 1975, in Merced, California, Allen’s career spanned 18 seasons in the NBA, during which he played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics, and Miami Heat. Allen attended the University of Connecticut, where he played college basketball before declaring for the NBA Draft in 1996. He was selected 5th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves but was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks on draft night. Throughout his career, Allen was known for his impeccable shooting form, clutch performances, and exceptional work ethic. He won two NBA championships—one with the Boston Celtics in 2008 and another with the Miami Heat in 2013. Apart from his NBA career, Allen also represented the United States in international competitions, winning a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Off the court, he has been involved in various philanthropic activities and authored a memoir titled “From the Outside: My Journey Through Life and the Game I Love.”
5 Interesting Facts about Ray Allen
1. Ray Allen holds the record for the most three-pointers made in NBA history, a record he held until 2021 when it was broken by Stephen Curry.
2. He was an All-Star 10 times during his NBA career.
3. Allen starred in the movie “He Got Game” directed by Spike Lee, playing the role of Jesus Shuttlesworth.
4. He is one of only a few players in NBA history to have won championships with two different teams.
5. Ray Allen was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ray Allen
1. “If you look up the definition of greatness in the dictionary, it will say Michael Jordan.”
2. “When you’re not practicing, someone else is getting better.”
3. “I believe in the impossible because no one else does.”
4. “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.”
5. “The only way to get better is to surround yourself with people who believe in you.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Ray Allen’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $100 million.
Children
Ray Allen has four children with his wife Shannon Walker Williams: Walter Ray Allen III, Walker Allen, Wynn Allen, and Wystan Allen.
Relevant Links
1. [Ray Allen NBA Stats](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/allenra02.html
2. [Ray Allen on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0020668/
3. [Ray Allen’s Hall of Fame Profile](https://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/ray-allen/
4. [Ray Allen’s Olympic Profile](https://www.olympic.org/ray-allen
5. [Ray Allen’s Official Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/treyfour/
