Ray Allen through the years

Hillcrest High School basketball star Ray Allen, left, watches a game while making an official visit to the University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, 1993. He later announced his intention to attend UConn. (Photo by Bob Stowell/Getty Images)

University of Connecticut basketball player Ray Allen hangs from the hoop during a game, Hartford, Connecticut, 1994. (Photo by Bob Stowell/Getty Images)

University of Connecticut star player Ray Allen dunks home two points in a game against West Virginia, Storrs CT 1996. (Photo by Bob Stowell/Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JUNE 26: Ray Allen shakes hands with NBA Commissioner David Stern after being selected fifth overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 1996 NBA Draft on June 26, 1996 at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE, WI - 1997: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls drives to the basket against Ray Allen #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game on January 10, 1997 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 8: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Western Conference attempts a layup against Ray Allen #34 of the Eastern Conference during the 1997 Rookie All-Star game played February 8, 1997 at the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 09: (L-R) Spike Lee and Ray Allen at the ESPY Awards/V Foundation held at Radio City Music Hall. (Photo by Dave Allocca/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE - DECEMBER 26: Ray Allen #34 and Sam Cassell #10 of the Milwaukee Bucks stand on the court during a game against the Miami Heat at the Bradley Center on December 26, 1999 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1999 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 4: Milwaukee Bucks guard Ray Allen (R) tries to get around Indiana Pacers forward Reggie Miller (L) during game 5 of the Eastern Conference playoffs 04 May, 2000, in Indianapolis. (Photo credit should read JOHN RUTHROFF/AFP/Getty Images)

SYDNEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Ray Allen #12 of the USA dunks over defender Andre? Fetissov #12 of Russia during the men's quarterfinals game at the Sydney SuperDome during the Sydney Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia on September 28, 2000. The USA defeated Russia 85-70. (Photo by Jamie Squire /Getty Images)

SYDNEY - SEPTEMBER 30: Ray Allen of the United States National Team poses with his gold medal after defeating the French National team during the 2000 Summer Olympics played September 30, 2000 in Sydney, Australia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2000 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

WASHINGTON D.C. - FEBRUARY 10: Ray Allen #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses with his trophy after winning the 2001 AT&T Three Point Shootout held on February 10, 2001 at the MIC Center in Washington, D.C. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2001 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO, UNITED STATES: Milwaukee Bucks guard Ray Allen slam dunks the ball past Orlando Magic forward Tracy McGrady(R) during the final seconds of the forth quarter of the third game of the first round NBA playoff at the TD Waterhouse Centre in Orlando, FL 28 April 2001. The dunk sent the game in to overtime but the Magic went on to win 121-116. AFP PHOTO/Tony RANZE (Photo credit should read TONY RANZE/AFP/Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE, UNITED STATES: Ray Allen of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates at the end of the his NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals game seven against the Charlotte Hornets 20 May, 2001, at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, WI. The Bucks won the game 104-95 to win the series four games to three. AFP PHOTO/Scott OLSON (Photo credit should read SCOTT OLSON/AFP/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, : Ray Allen (L) of the Milwaukee Bucks drives around Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Eastern Conference finals game five against the Milwaukee Bucks 30 May, 2001, at the First Union Center in Philadelphia. AFP PHOTO Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)

14 NOV 2001 Michael Jordan #23 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball around Ray Allen #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during a game at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. DIGITAL IMAGE NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: copyright 2001 NBAE Mandatory credit: Mitchell Layton/NBAE/Getty Images

27 Nov 2001: Ray Allen #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks puts up a shot over Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of action at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. DIGITAL IMAGE. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Licence Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2001 NBAE. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mora/ NBAE/ Getty Images

MILWAUKEE - APRIL 14: Ray Allen #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reads a stat sheet during an interview after the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 14, 2002. The Bucks won 98-91. DIGITAL IMAGE NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 19: Ray Allen #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots over Corey Maggette #50 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the game at Staples Center on February 19, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. The Bucks won 110-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 23: Actor Denzel Washington talks with Ray Allen of the Seattle SuperSonics before the Los Angeles Lakers host the Seattle SuperSonics on February 23, 2003 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 23: Ray Allen #34 of the Seattle Sonics shoots against Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the NBA game at Staples Center on February 23, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 106 - 101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images)

Ray Allen of the US (L) goes up for two over Victor Cuthbert (R) of the US Virgin Islands (R) during their first round game against the US Virgin Islands at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 23 August 2003, during the FIBA Americas Men's Basketball Olympic qualifier tournament. The US beat the US Virgin Islands 113-55. AFP PHOTO/Roberto SCHMIDT (Photo credit should read ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)

Members of the US Men's national basketball team (L to R) Nick Collinson, Ray Allen, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Mike Bibby, Richard Jefferson and Kenyon Martin stand in the winners podium hold the first place trophy as they celebrate finishing in first place in the FIBA Americas Men's Basketball Olympic qualifier tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico 31 August 2003. The US finished in first place, Argentina second and Puerto Rico third earning the slots available in the Americas for the Athens 2004 Olympics. AFP PHOTO/Roberto SCHMIDT (Photo credit should read ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 15: Ray Allen #34 of the Western Conference All-Stars dunks against the Eastern Conference All-Stars during the 2004 All-Star Game on February 15, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 28: Ray Allen #34 of the Seattle SuperSonics shoots over Adonal Foyle #31 and Jason Richardson #23 of the Golden State Warriors on January 28, 2005 at the Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

DENVER - FEBRUARY 20: Ray Allen #34 of the Western Conference All-Stars goes up for a slam dunk over Jermaine O'Neal #7 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars during the 54th All-Star Game, part of 2005 NBA All-Star Weekend at Pepsi Center on February 20, 2005 in Denver, Colorado. The East won 125-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SEATTLE - MAY 12: Bruce Bowen #12 of the San Antonio Spurs and Ray Allen #34 of the Seattle SuperSonics talk to referee Jack Nies in Game three of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2005 NBA Playoffs at Key Arena on May 12, 2005 in Seattle, Washington. The Sonics won 92-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

SEATTLE - December 6: Ray Allen #34 of the Seattle SuperSonics drives to the basket against Jerome James #31 of the New York Knicks at Key Arena on December 6, 2005 in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User Expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE. (Photo by Jeff Reinking/NBAE via Getty Images)

SEATTLE - APRIL 19: Ray Allen #34 of the Seattle SuperSonics reacts after hitting his sixth three-point shot of the game against the Denver Nuggets, breaking the NBA record for most three-pointers by a player in a season (267), on April 19, 2006 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule/Getty Images)

SEATTLE - JANUARY 12: Ray Allen #34 of the Seattle SuperSonics goes to the basket against Jarron Collins #31 and Paul Millsap #24 of the Utah Jazz during his career high 54 point game on January 12, 2007 at the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Terrence Vaccaro/NBAE via Getty Images)

PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 18: Ray Allen #34 of the Seattle SuperSonics drives by Sergio Rodriguez #11 of the Portland Trail Blazers during a game on March 18, 2007 at the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

WALTHAM, MA - SEPTEMBER 10: Kevin Garnett #5, Paul Pierce #34 and Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics pose during a portrait session at the Boston Celtics practice facility September 10, 2007 in Waltham, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

BOSTON - FEBRUARY 10: Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics lays it in against Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs on February 10, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 17: Basketball: NBA All Star Game, Aerial view of East Team Ray Allen (20) in action, layup vs West Team David West (30) during All Star Weekend, New Orleans, LA 2/17/2008 (Photo by Greg Nelson/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images) (SetNumber: X79604 TK3)

AUBURN HILLS, MI - MAY 30: Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics shoots a jump shot over Richard Hamilton #32 and Tayshaun Prince #22 of the Detroit Pistons in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at the Palace at Auburn Hills on May 30, 2008 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Celtics won 89-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

AUBURN HILLS, MI - MAY 30: Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after eliminating the Detroit Pistons in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at the Palace at Auburn Hills on May 30, 2008 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Celtics won 89-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

BOSTON - JUNE 08: Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics goes to the basket against Derek Fisher #2 and Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Two of the 2008 NBA Finals on June 8, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: Actor Denzel Washington greets Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics attends Game Five of the 2008 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers on June 15, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

BOSTON - JUNE 17: Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics shoots against Lamar Odom #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Game Six of the 2008 NBA Finals June 17, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

BOSTON - JUNE 17: Kevin Garnett #5, Ray Allen #20 and Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics pose for a photo with the NBA Champion trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers during Game Six of the NBA Finals at the TD Banknorth Garden on June 17, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis (9) blocks a shot by Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (20) during the Magic's 101-82 victory over the Celtics in Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, Sunday, May 17, 2009. (Photo by Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel/MCT via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics looks to move the ball as he is covered by Derek Fisher #2 and Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter of Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 13: Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics poses with the NBA all-time three-pointers made record breaking basketball before the game against the Miami Heat on February 13, 2011 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 20: Ray Allen #20 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars passes against Russell Westbrook #0 and Pau gasol #16 of the Western Conference All-Stars in the 2011 NBA All-Star Game at Staples Center on February 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - MAY 11: Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 11, 2011 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2011 (Photo by Victor Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Basketball: NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics Ray Allen (20) in action vs Miami Heat Chris Bosh (1) at American Airlines Arena. Game 7. Miami, FL 6/9/2012 CREDIT: Greg Nelson (Photo by Greg Nelson /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images) (Set Number: X154987 TK1 R1 F235 )

Heat president Pat Riley, left, and head coach Erik Spoelstra, right, posed for a photo with Ray Allen during a press conference on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in Miami, Florida. Allen signed a three-year contract with the NBA champion Miami Heat. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/MCT via Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 18: Ray Allen #34 of the Miami Heat makes a game-tying three-pointer over Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter during Game Six of the 2013 NBA Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena on June 18, 2013 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 20: Ray Allen #34 of the Miami Heat poses for a portrait with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game Seven of the 2013 NBA Finals on June 20, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 15: Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs and Ray Allen #34 of the Miami Heat embrace after the San Antonio Spurs' victory in Game Five and winning the 2014 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on June 15, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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