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Ray Allen through the years

Flip through the gallery to see photos from Ray Allen's 18-year NBA career. Allen retired Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Flip through the gallery to see photos from Ray Allen's 18-year NBA career. Allen retired Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Lynne Sladky, AP
Ray Allen drives against Seton Hall's Adrian Griffin at the quarterfinal round of the Big East Championship at Madison Square Garden.
Ray Allen drives against Seton Hall's Adrian Griffin at the quarterfinal round of the Big East Championship at Madison Square Garden.
Robert Deutsch, Usa Today
Ray Allen before shooting a free-throw for the UCONN Huskies.
Ray Allen before shooting a free-throw for the UCONN Huskies.
H. Darr Beiser, USAT
Ray Allen shakes hands with NBA Commissioner David Stern after being selected as the number five pick in the 1996 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Ray Allen shakes hands with NBA Commissioner David Stern after being selected as the number five pick in the 1996 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Ron Frehm, Associated Press
Ray Allen dribbles around Los Angeles Clippers center Stojko Vrankovic.
Ray Allen dribbles around Los Angeles Clippers center Stojko Vrankovic.
Kevork Djansezian, AP
Ray Allen and Reggie Miller lock arms in the first quarter of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Ray Allen and Reggie Miller lock arms in the first quarter of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Tom Strickland, Associated Press
Ray Allen passes the ball around Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki in the first quarter of a preseason game.
Ray Allen passes the ball around Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki in the first quarter of a preseason game.
Tim Sharp, Associated Press
Denzel Washington and Ray Allen in the movie, "He Got Game."
Denzel Washington and Ray Allen in the movie, "He Got Game."
David Lee, Touchstone Pictures
Ray Allen goes up for a layup.
Ray Allen goes up for a layup.
Darren Hauck, Associated Press
Ray Allen dunks the ball during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic.
Ray Allen dunks the ball during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic.
Scott Audette, Associated Press
Ray Allen celebrates after making a three-point basket in the third quarter of the 2001 Eastern Conference semifinals.
Ray Allen celebrates after making a three-point basket in the third quarter of the 2001 Eastern Conference semifinals.
Morry Gash, Associated Press
Ray Allen drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings  guard Doug Christie.
Ray Allen drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Doug Christie.
Rich Pedroncelli, Associated Press
Ray Allen reacts in frustration to a Sonics turnover in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, Feb. 25, 2005.
Ray Allen reacts in frustration to a Sonics turnover in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, Feb. 25, 2005.
Ted S. Warren, AP
Ray Allen celebrates a basket late in the fourth quarter as he walks past Sacramento Kings Maurice Evans.
Ray Allen celebrates a basket late in the fourth quarter as he walks past Sacramento Kings Maurice Evans.
Ted S. Warren, AP
Ray Allen dunks the ball as Portland Trail Blazers' Ime Udoka and Sonics center Mouhamed Sene look on.
Ray Allen dunks the ball as Portland Trail Blazers' Ime Udoka and Sonics center Mouhamed Sene look on.
Ted S. Warren AP
Newly-acquired Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, center, stands with forward Paul Pierce, left, and guard Ray Allen during a news conference in Boston.
Newly-acquired Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, center, stands with forward Paul Pierce, left, and guard Ray Allen during a news conference in Boston.
Steven Senne, AP
Kobe Bryant tries to swat the ball away from the Celtics' Ray Allen during 1st half action at Staples Center.
Kobe Bryant tries to swat the ball away from the Celtics' Ray Allen during 1st half action at Staples Center.
Robert Hanashiro, USAT
Boston's Paul Pierce and Ray Allen celebrate their 97-91 victory over the Lakers during Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Boston's Paul Pierce and Ray Allen celebrate their 97-91 victory over the Lakers during Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Robert Hanashiro, USAT
Ray Allen celebrates after hitting a three-point shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Ray Allen celebrates after hitting a three-point shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
David Butler II, US Presswire
LeBron James holds the ball away from Ray Allen during the second half in Game 3 of the 2010 Eastern Conference semifinals.
LeBron James holds the ball away from Ray Allen during the second half in Game 3 of the 2010 Eastern Conference semifinals.
Greg M. Cooper, US Presswire
Boston Celtics' Ray Allen puts up a shot in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals at the Staples Center.
Boston Celtics' Ray Allen puts up a shot in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals at the Staples Center.
Robert Hanashiro, USAT
Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics celebrates his game-winning shot in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons on January 19, 2011.
Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics celebrates his game-winning shot in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons on January 19, 2011.
Elsa, Getty Images
Miami Heat president Pat Riley, left, guard Ray Allen, center, and head coach Erik Spoelstra, right hold up Allen's jersey after Allen signed a contract with the Heat, Wednesday, July 11, 2012.
Miami Heat president Pat Riley, left, guard Ray Allen, center, and head coach Erik Spoelstra, right hold up Allen's jersey after Allen signed a contract with the Heat, Wednesday, July 11, 2012.
Lynne Sladky, AP
Ray Allen reacts after making a three-point shot against the Phoenix Suns in the first half of a game at American Airlines Arena.
Ray Allen reacts after making a three-point shot against the Phoenix Suns in the first half of a game at American Airlines Arena.
Robert Mayer, US Presswire
Ray Allen (right) talks with point guard Mario Chalmers (left) during the first half against the Charlotte Bobcats at American Airlines Arena.
Ray Allen (right) talks with point guard Mario Chalmers (left) during the first half against the Charlotte Bobcats at American Airlines Arena.
Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY Sports
Ray Allen (34) shoots as San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) falls to the ground during the third quarter of Game 6 in the 2013 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena.
Ray Allen (34) shoots as San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) falls to the ground during the third quarter of Game 6 in the 2013 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena.
Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
Ray Allen celebrates a game-tying three-pointer with 5.2 seconds left in the fourth quarter of Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
Ray Allen celebrates a game-tying three-pointer with 5.2 seconds left in the fourth quarter of Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
Ray Allen of the Miami Heat hits off the 10th tee during a Celeb-Am at Edgewood Tahoe.
Ray Allen of the Miami Heat hits off the 10th tee during a Celeb-Am at Edgewood Tahoe.
Tim Dunn/RGJ
President Barack Obama shakes hands with Ray Allen after Allen presented him with a jersey during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House.
President Barack Obama shakes hands with Ray Allen after Allen presented him with a jersey during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House.
Carolyn Kaster, AP