Ray Allen is 38 years old and can still get up there to dunk. In contrast, I’m in the prime of my life and I get excited if my fingers graze the net. It would be fair to ask, “What did I do in a past life for God to punish me so?” But let’s…
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Ray Allen 19 Points/4 Threes Full Highlights (5/6/2014)
Ray Allen exited his car and in the player’s parking area at the arena, eager to begin the sweep of the Nets. Nodding at the assorted hangers-on and media members, he headed towards the locker room. But as he approached, something seemed to be wrong, as there was a throng of fellow Heat players surrounding…
Read MoreRay Allen 25 Points/4 Threes Full Highlights (3/16/2014)
How many technical free throws can one guy hit in a game? What’s the record? Because 5 is a lot. Ray Allen is a great guy to have in those kind of situations. Which brings me to my next topic: that new delay of game rule. It messes me up. When I watch college basketball…
Read MoreRay Allen 22 Points/5 Threes Full Highlights (3/14/2014)
Prior to tonight’s game, Ray Allen was shooting almost exactly 40% from three on his career. Just a sliver over. If he had made 1/5 of a three less and it would be perfect. And with the volume of those shots that he’s taken over his career, that kind of efficiency is pretty amazing. Stephen…
Read MoreRay Allen 17 Points Full Highlights (11/25/2013)
Ray Allen, before this game, had made 2874 three pointers in his illustrious career. That’s a lot of hot tamales! But consider this: despite his status as greatest long-bomber of all time, he had clanged on 4288 of his attempts. That’s ridiculous! I don’t get why he’s considered the best if he can’t even make…
Read MoreRay Allen 21 Points Full Highlights (6/16/2013)
Official Basketball Films Power Rankings: 1. Space Jam – This is an obvious one. EVERYBODY GET UP ITS TIME TO SLAM NOW WE GOT A REAL JAM GOING DOWN WELCOME TO THE SPACE JAM. 2. Semi-pro – Surprisingly good considering it had Will Farrell in it. 3. White Men Can’t Jump – That chick was…
Read MoreRay Allen 20 Points Full Highlights (1/6/2013)
Ray “Don’t call me Jesus” Allen’s acrimonious departure from the Celtics was well documented in the media. I guess Rondo doesn’t even acknowledge the dude’s existence anymore. And there were plenty of angry Celtics fans on forums claiming he was done, washed up, kaput. He’s not. Well he kind of is. But the last thing…
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