The greatest three-point shooter in the league's history, Ray Allen is also one of the best pure shooters in NBA history.
In fact, only Reggie Miller could be argued as purer than Allen, who is accurate as a sniper from outside as well as from the free throw line. He ranks second among the all-time leaders in total shots made beyond the arc while leading all current players.
He's just short of surpassing it, and when he does it, it will be a moment that belongs in the history of the league itself and the Boston Celtics, a franchise where Allen has played his finest years and will be remembered most for playing.
He has one of the quickest shot releases ever seen in basketball. During his finer years, it was automatic if the defender didn't get in time. He earned a reputation of an excellent shot maker in the clutch with the Celtics who made numerous shots in the clutch.
He proved to be of big meaning in the 2008 NBA Finals, where it was Ray Ray who tied the all-time record for most three-pointers made in a single game with seven. Amazing, and that was in a winning effort. He previously put up a 50-point performance against the Bulls.
Another interesting moment for him was setting the new all-time record in total threes made with eight in Game 2 of the 2010 Finals. However, the sad news for the greens was he became a mystery that was simply gone.
He's automatic from the free throw line, shooting the fourth highest career free throw percentage, which was a great reason not to foul him. He's so confident from there.
Here are some facts for Allen:
Total points: 21,486 (and counting)
Career scoring average: 20.4
Career field goal attempts: 15.4
Career field goals made: 6.9
Career field goal percentage: 45.1
Career three-pointers attempted per game: 6.0
Career three-pointers made per game: 2.4
Career three-point percentage: 39.5
Career free throw percentage: 89.4
Two-time winner of All-Star Three-Point Shootout contest
