Ray's decision was emotional- similar to Wes Welker taking less in DEN than NE. He was asked point blank (in an accusatory tone) and gave his answer. It was not a great answer and his flawed logic was exposed. I found myself getting defensive when he started talking about not being given a contract commensurate with his stature. "But Ray, you weren't worth 3-4 yrs at whatever". "Ray, your non-shooting skills have deteriorated." It shocked me when he signed with MIA, and I wasn't happy about it.
That being said, I think its short-sighted to focus on the negative departure and forget about the '08 ring. Ray starts the inquisition off by saying that "you have to cherish the good times". I 100% agree with this. My takeaway from Ray Allen and his career in Boston was that I enjoyed watching him shoot 3's in green. All the other drama is merely a detail.
btw Portnoy's best quote: "Got all this trash here, maybe at the bottom of it, my Ray Allen jersey.'