« Reply #43 on: July 24, 2014, 12:57:23 PM »
Lot of pathethic, butthurt people here. As Ray Allen fan that's the perfect decision for him. He's 39. Way better than robbing money from the nets last and this season by KG and Pierce. KG should heve retired last year. Instead he robbed the nets 12M. And this year he continues...
My reaction exactly. I don't know if Ray's got any more to offer than Pierce or KG, he just has the good fortune of being able to play with the best player in the world right now.
Allen is a much better role player than Pierce and Garnett as a result of his deadly shooting. They all have lost a step, they all can't handle a starter's work load, etc., but Allen can still hit the long ball as well as anyone in the league. He can still hit foul shots at over 90%. When you are talking about role players, Allen is much more valuable and serves a much greater purpose than Pierce and certainly Garnett. The way Allen looked last year, he could probably be in the league another 5 years just standing in the corner bombing.
He couldn't guard you, me, or Sasha Vujacic right now. Those ankles are ready to give at any moment.
Allen was never a good defender though. Never been a part of his game. And his ankles looked fine last year. Playing a greatly reduced role and minutes the last two years in Miami really helped Allen's career longevity.
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