[FULL] Ray Allen on leaving the Celtics, missing Paul Pierce’s ceremony & KG snub | First Take

[March 29, 2018] Hall of Famer Ray Allen joins First Take to discuss the motivation behind releasing his latest book "From The Outside," which chronicles his journey through the NBA. Stephen A. Smith raises questions about Allen leaving the Boston Celtics and his former teammates Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo and Paul Pierce.
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[@brandonmaverick6437]

"First of all, there wasn't a big 3, there was a big 12" You can't hate Ray after this

[@AndrewWarrenPatriotsfan]

As a Celtics fan I never hated Ray. He got us a championship with Boston. When he went to Miami I was upset how the Celtics handled Ray. I think a big part of that was Rondo.

[@cesarleo8847]

Facts

[@kennkenn8756]

Andrew I agree they felt like rondo was better star at the time

[@AndrewWarrenPatriotsfan]

@@kennkenn8756 They did and look what happened

[@manuelantuna26]

@@kennkenn8756 Well.. but be fair man.. many times it looked like that was the case.

[@objectiveone1478]

Ray Allen is a good guy and a class act! Celtics didn’t respect him, and stalled him. The deadlines were approaching. He DID reach out, but nothing came of it. He made a decision like a man. He has to live with his decision at that point, and the other guys need to grow up. ‘Nough said...

[@ejakins5484]

SO u need to grow up when u make your opinion made.

[@BasketballJunkie1324]

The only reason the rest of the Celtics are butthurt is because he won an extra ring without them. If he hadn't won the ring with the Heat it would all be ok... For me, it is just jealousy and envy

[@Barak144]

Celtics def disrespected him for a while before he left. He even took less money to play with the main competition.

[@ricardosagadal7319]

It’s all envy and jealousy.bcoz at the end of the day he still has 1 more ring than them.and for the nth time all this group of celts( minus Allen) put the most drama and grandstanding over 1 lone championship.

[@stephenta9992]

he's also mr always get catfished. happened multiple times lol "class act"

[@aaronwalker1678]

I love the fact that Allen professionally buried Perkins and Davis careers...”y’all weren’t even there in 2011.”

[@aaronwalker1678]

GREG Hubbard he was traded to OKC before Allen left

[@NewJerseyNets11]

💀💀

[@DamnSpawN]

@@aaronwalker1678 that would mean he was there 💀 got traded at deadline, type in perkins trade to okc

[@Kev20011]

Ha! 😂

[@oravlamartin5091]

10:55 Molly just shut up🙄

[@spontaneousgirl4135]

I love the way Ray handled this interview. He has always been a class act.

[@joannpreston2999]

I like Ray...I think he handled himself very well. To me, once you put your true feelings out there, the kind of man that you are stands up.

[@docriley79]

Seems like rondo reduced Ray's touches. Ray found out the celtics agreed with rondo's decision. Then he felt like he wasnt appreciated by the team with reduced contract offer. So ray said f#@k it, I'm taking my talents to south beach!

[@ajdawgfan]

hip hop fiend he was reduced to a role players in Miami anyways and took less money.

[@oneman5753]

@@ajdawgfan don't forget he won 2 chips dough and was a BIG part of that.

[@hericksilva9279]

@@oneman5753 Allen won one Championship in Miami, in 2013, when he shot that famous 3 pointer in game 6. In 2012 he was still a Celtic.

[@oneman5753]

@@hericksilva9279 ah, yeah u right

[@vodavoom]

yep, pretty much

[@phillipdunn4060]

They played w/ his money and belittled his role . He got some good get back by joining the Heat .. & messed around and won the chip !

[@urightcom4717]

Ppl

[@earinaka2hot4tv]

EXACTLY

[@jlmorris1581]

Phillip Dunn yes

[@sherrodmacs3472]

Who told him to go an win another ring?

[@godisblackmatter7844]

FACTS!! Couldn't have been said better fam

[@youngbrandz6283]

2013 NBA Finals, never forget what this man did in the most defining moment of all time, he hit the greatest clutch shot in NBA history. Ray Allen a legend !!!

[@t-osamamay2625]

It’s as simple as that 💯

[@venkatakrishnams]

💯. Wish one shot like that had fallen in the last 2 minutes of 2012 E Conf Game 7 while celts had the lead : )

[@TWDU4Ever]

Kyrie game 7 in the finals was better.

[@luthfeeghazale6206]

That shot was more meaningful than all of Lillard's clutch-shots. It's legendary

[@nicolsontv5852]

Ray Allen is so kind even while talking , you can just see how humble he is

[@checkingmypito3125]

He is

[@moveabletypes1615]

As a Celtics fan who was upset with Ray's decision at the time, I let this go a loooong time ago. Thank u for your services Ray.

[@davodhashimi3809]

Moveable Types exactly bro. Think about it for a second you can agree without ray we would not have been Champions

[@knowledgesomemore3564]

Why were you so upset, because you knew there would be no repeat without Ray and that sweet jump shot he owned?🤔🤫🤭👀🚬

[@jofranketchup7631]

Ray did the right thing. Look how the Celtics treated Paul and KG after. They thought they were going to retire a Celtics.

[@seanobrien6249]

No!!!!!! The Celtics traded KG and Pierce!! They wanted to retire as Celtics!! Why make stuff up man???

[@Matthew-xb2bo]

@@seanobrien6249 Jesus bruh, that's literally what he said. Chill

[@Juju-cm7ge]

@@seanobrien6249 you’re a weirdo bro that’s exactly what he said 😂

[@seanobrien6249]

@@Juju-cm7ge that’s what makes it funny, he said everything but what I said. Chill out. It’s a joke man

[@vdubskiee5356]

@@seanobrien6249 what’s wrong with you?

[@StephenWong14]

When your original team tries to trade you, you have earned the right to sign with any bitter rivals

[@JD-fg1nx]

Leave this man alone he’s a grown man that had to make the best decision for him and his family.

[@steveyoung4584]

Ray is a grown man and this is business. He can play wherever he wants. Get over it KG, Rondo, Paul..

[@RafsanS15]

Paul is cool with him

[@mr.alexander1506]

Ray is trash 🗑

[@SAMIELGERGISH]

@@mr.alexander1506 how is he trash

[@kjminick8149]

Where this energy with kd?

[@krypticnonsense4246]

You're probably a kevin durant superfan

[@ronsatter5633]

Ray Allen is a good brotha. I got more respect for him after this

[@nigelsneed5957]

Same here Frfr

[@kierrajohnson7995]

dans h oolong onomnbo

[@jonathanmoore7901]

He don't owe them nothing!!!!!! I don't owe nobody on my job nothing!!!! My 401k account bigger than yours???? o well!!!! My son beat your son in AAU but we work together??...????? o Well!!! We walking out the door together and you gotta go back in and get your keys cause you forgot them?? o well!!!!! You can't let other peoples idea about you define your success!!!!!!! Get yours RAY!!!! go to the Lakers and get another one!!!! LOL F dem bammas!!!!!!

[@rockybocky772]

KG and Rondo are bums they don't have class often acting stupid and disrespectful on and off the court with people as little brats

[@thebuck2708]

@@nigelsneed5957 lldicks

[@RocasThePenguin]

The attitudes that Piece and KG have shown both in game, as well as post-retirement, make it very difficult to care what they have to say about this situation. Ray did what was best for Ray. You can't fault that.

[@arvinshopon7880]

Well, I think that KG is more emotional about basketball and doesn't understand the part of the business of the NBA. Even though he had the toughest personality in the NBA, he still was a very sensitive person about loyalty and commitment.

[@schuylersavage276]

Class act. Lifetime celtics fan and I’m with Ray on this ALL day. Character means more than a stupid jersey color all day as well. I would never choose bias over integrity

[@emjay-gaming]

If they didn't reach out or try to stick up for him when he was trying to get the contract done to stay, why does he owe them anything?

[@DennisNoMenace]

He doesn't owe Them Shyt!!!!!! I think They are a lot weaker than what They try to portray or personify. Props to Ray Allen.

[@theworkethic]

EmJaYGaming Ray Allen is way more mature then Rondo and Pierce.

[@NobleTube]

I hope someone will ask KG about that

[@LunaticTheCat]

Rondo, Pierce and KG are children.

[@thekingbradable]

Pierce and KG did reach out to him. Pierce said he didn't return any phone calls on the Barnes Jackson podcast.

[@ricardosagadal7319]

Stephen A. trying too hard to make it seem that it’s ray allen’s fault.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️.i applaud ray Allen for staying classy after what s.a.s is insinuating since the start

[@bestwesternhistoricalinn6919]

SAS came across like a clown in this

[@jonathanmoore7901]

SAS always does though........he's too loud!!!! You can get your point across without being loud and argumentative. I couldn't be around that cat talking about ANYTHING because the moment you disagree he's gonna talk to you all big eyed and loud mouthed and I can't fade that!!!! He was having facts wrong and who played with who (Kendrick Perkins wasn't even on the team then) and they beat them to go to the Finals (Ray got him str8 on that) and all this rah rah like he knows the other guys are gonna be watch the episode and he ambushed the man with group aggression and a mob mentality! You can tell he talked about Ray with these guys before.....way before the interview smh. People Terrible yo........I stay to myself.... 100

[@josemitchell-reyes3598]

He’s annoying af😂🤦🏽‍♂️ in this bro like I swear he never listened to Ray Allen at all😂🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@husseinkassem4664]

I felt same way. SAS is a clown

[@stephenkasputis2502]

Not really it seems like Stephen A is just playing devil's advocate. Like he wants Ray to say what he's gonna say. I didn't see Stephen A trying to make it seem like it's Allen's fault. I just didn't see it that way. But props to Ray for explaining the whole breakdown with Boston

[@rightlane-4516]

Just my observation, all great 3 point shooter are so calm and humble. Rey allen, stephen curry, steve kerr etc.

[@beausorensen268]

It’s irritating that I they’re acting like he had to explain himself! This dude is an all time great and did what he thought was the best for himself and his family.

[@12antne]

I totally agree with Ray. He’s just classy

[@razkable]

theres a reason he could of won titles on all 4 teams he played on from 2001-2013....hes just a good teammate and player period

[@stevesteve0521]

Asmosis Jones Bucks, Celtics and heat yes but there was never a case where the Sonics were a legit threat to win a title when Ray was there. He may have had his best years in Seattle but the team aside from him and Rashard Lewis and that 1 or 2 seasons when Brent Barry was there the rest of his teammates were trash.

[@GARIONN1]

Ray is so classy and compare him to SAS 😂man's barbaric

[@mikedecembre743]

They wouldn't be mad if he didn't win tho. So they're really mad at his success

[@ericpirillo7260]

Garnett would have been, was personal to him and I get it

[@timbarklow5383]

This isnt accurate they were clearly mad before that. Not saying Im defending them just saying that they were obviously mad before Ray Ray won anything with the Heat.

[@louisfambro1319]

Exactly

[@stilesjohnson1745]

Facts

[@OVERGRIND]

Bingo

[@billyboy8877]

Ray Allen decision was perfect. He won his second championship in Miami Heat. People may don’t like it but Ray Allen deserves it.

[@ladscrimpton8590]

I totally understand where Ray is coming from. They were treating him like an after thought. That would annoy anybody, so I understand why he signed elsewhere. That's honestly a winner's mentality. When someone disrespects you and treats you like an afterthought, you go out there and prove them wrong... and that's exactly what Ray did. That killer mentality is what made him so great.

[@rano2613]

Ray and G.Hill probably the most class acts in NBA

[@7deuce46]

And dumars

[@stilesjohnson1745]

Facts

[@ronjaime3493]

Dont sleep on the Admiral David Robinson

[@nellydavis7645]

Timmy

[@alanbrown3172]

Mr Fundamental?.

[@chrisdawgsu]

Stephen A asked the same question five ways

[@AmirKhan-so4pn]

It's an old psychology thing. The five why's. You ask it 5 times and you'll get to the root of the issue

[@dmoney54100]

Amir Khan Ray Answered his question 5 x the same way 😂

[@chuckyblack3578]

My Dad does that. Lol

[@deandrepage1048]

That's exactly HOW SPORTS MEDIA WORKS. 😅😅😅 Why are you surprised ?

[@carolynthomas7968]

Ray Allen is a good guy. Steven A your questioning is apparently clear you are bias to the situation and Ray has to explain his intent, Instead of trying to undermine Ray's answers you should have tried to influence a sit down with Ray and the rest of the guys so they can squash the intensity between them. Life is too short right now. They all need to make an amend and push forward so they can enjoy their lives as brother's and relish their basketball accomplishments in the NBA. Come on fellows be men not boys

[@mikedoran4959]

I've always been a Ray Allen fan ,This guy has been the consummate professional throughout his entire 18 season career spanning from 1996 to 2014. He took great care of his body to be injury which made him durable season after season.. Salute to him . Hopefully the original big 3 could come to terms with one another like grown men , life is too short to hold on to animosity

[@tombrady7616]

RA is on a different level,as a Player & Human Being. A real MAN with INTEGRITY CHARACTER ACCOUNTABILITY CLASS PERIOD !!!💯🙏

[@Familyman617]

Ray Allen is the classiest of them all, why he was my favorite Celtic during that time period. He refused to speak bad about anyone.

[@jewelsmall910]

Facts

[@SL-pg4dh]

It's always like that. People take your class and politeness for weakness and take advantage of you.

[@AntcmbHeat]

I don’t like how SAS just was Lowkey attacking Ray Allen. Technically Idk why anyone is coming for Ray Allen especially when he’s a grown man and can do whatever he wants to do.

[@hardart-]

This old but it was good to watch again. Ray was dancing like a politician around a couple of them questions

[@heatlifer3640]

Hard Art Ray is just a good dude. He should’ve said what we all were saying. THEY’RE MAD BECAUSE HE REVIVED HIS CAREER AND WON A CHAMPIONSHIP.

[@freddyjuliussr.5954]

I don't watch ESPN anymore tired of all the hollering SAS and Max are a joke. Fox Sports #1

[@rigomorus]

Media strategy it's what he is known for. Ask the poking questions.. stephen respects this dude..am sure there are no ill wills you can see them joking about the flip floping questions.. if anything it helps ray clear the air and defend his position as a smart dude.

[@jeanlouis1898]

Freddy Julius Sr. If you didn’t watch ESPN you wouldn’t be in this comment section

[@beausorensen268]

Steven A. Smith is like a little school boy trying so hard to fit in😂😂

[@haloslipping3218]

what a class act, he handled this whole interview with maturity and class, and he was there to help Steph celebrate breaking his 3 point record, a true legend in every aspect

[@Gravyman]

He had beef with Rondo, Danny Ainge was playing hardball and Miami was the best altetnative for winning a championship (plus he could stick it to Danny). Makes sense. Doesn't even matter if Miami's offer was less, he didn't want to be there anymore. He's a grown man no explanations necessary.

[@joshuaduskin15]

The way KG and pierce have treated Ray over the years you would have thought he killed somebody.They need to forgive this man and move on with they're lives.

[@RafsanS15]

only Kevin and Rajon, Paul met Ray in China

[@deandreray3500]

Joshua Duskin get your facts right Paul doesn’t care he basically like I’ll be cool with dude

[@mrmvp2323]

Kg and rondo..him and paul are cool

[@drscouting6804]

Ray has nothing to apologise for. They didn't stand up for him with the organization or with ahole Rondo so what does he owe them? An apology for moving on with his life. And SAS acting like he a lawyer for KG and the rest. We're I Ray I would have called him for simply going over old ground. Move on dude.

[@musicmax5228]

Ray has always been a top shelf dude. Everywhere he goes he is adored by the fans and his teammates. I would say the same thing about KG and of Pierce but I can't say the same thing about Rondo. Rondo has had fallouts pretty much everywhere he goes because of the way he carries out his opinions and actions.

[@a.drummond8745]

Ray is a classy guy. Well spoken, and you can tell he is a genuine dude.

[@TrueXL]

Boston was pushing him off the team acting as he wasn't a good player anymore but as soon as he goes to heat they was so hurt smh.

[@Gutirinthians1]

That's controversial because the Celtis offered so much more money to him than the Miami Heat.

[@BruteStrength99]

@@Gutirinthians1 but they only made that offer after it looked like he might join the heat. Which showed him that they lied to him about saying there wasn't any money left for the contract he wanted. Employers have done that to their best employees for years. Tell them the salary they ask for isn't in the budget. The employee talks to a rival company and agrees to take their offer when suddenly at the last minute the employer makes them a more lucrative offer proving they were lying all along about what they had in their budget. They don't value their employee. They just don't want him working for the rival

[@nicomeneses16]

XTrueL Smith for real! Boston didn’t deserve him smh

[@ThErealDeal7213]

@@BruteStrength99 cry more take the money and man up or go and save lebron's career

[@dot_380gaming]

Xbox Tryhards he never saved Lebron’s career. He concluded his own. Don’t forget, they lost to the same team the next year, and Lebron went on to lose, then win, then lose 2x. Lebron’s career is far too good to be ruined and he’s already HOF worthy...And I’m not a Lebron fan.

[@kevincrawford7439]

SAS always grandstanding and hitting Ray with inaccuracies and Ray correcting him. Good for Ray

[@younggod3906]

Kevin Crawford Stephen A is reaching lowkey 😂

[@K1NG931]

How do you know?

[@emunety]

Stephens role is to act like a dumb fan and let Ray school him. It takes humility to do what Stephen is doing here. It’s a role he plays some times to let guys explain their side.

[@calmye633]

Ray Allen: I will tell you that - Molly: Lets take a quick break Ray: …..

[@queenswegohard]

Crazy how she still has a job

[@p2pp2p91]

@@queenswegohard I swear it’s beyond me

[@Lawless187indika]

@@queenswegohardit could be because she did and does her job. Her job is to mediate and do the networks job of allowing for advertisements. You blame her but u got to blame the network. Not like this was A state of emergency address, sport/entertainment network has to do for their ad revenue. Ernie Johnson does it all the time on Inside the NBA and the crew has to bite their words until after the break, and evryone loves Ernie. now if you just dont Like MOlly, then i totally understand.

[@Beesosa3400]

Why when I read yo comment that part came up. Stephen A did something good for once and told him to keep going

[@beausorensen268]

Ray Allen is remembered by his sharp shooting but I watched this dude from when he first entered the league up to the end and he could do everything! Allen was a sharp shooter, played isolation, dunked he was super athletic!

[@BlackJuly_Studios]

He was a great dunker

[@123456CBOY]

@@BlackJuly_Studios yup, he more than shoot 3s his mide range game was sick

[@skalawitz]

He gave Kobe the business wearing bucks jersey.

[@cesarcanete3402]

He was pretty solid defender during his Celtics days thanks to Thibs. That's why Thibs is such an amazing coach because he can turn a shitty, mediocre defender into a 1st all nba team defender. He did it w/ Ray in Boston & Pau in Chicago.

[@sangun123]

jesus shuttlesworth wasn't no shot up shooter

[@Tesse29]

Mad respect to Ray Allen. Didn't knew his version of the story and this side of him. Very, very humble and legit person.

[@elcami7372]

This is more like TMZ than ESPN. Much respect for Ray, he is such a cool and respectful guy.

[@Trey-wc8yz]

I always thought Ray Allen was a stand-up guy.. much respect brother

[@OsamaBinDarrel]

Ray always has been a stand up guy that makes his point without trashing others point of view .

[@JayRandom972]

Leave Ray alone! seesh!!! He's been great. ALL he did was take a better paying job with a better boss and better coworkers.🤷🏽‍♂️

[@haleybourinot2765]

Celtics offered him more than miami

[@trumpderangementsyndrome1091]

The 09 celtics shat all over LeBron and Kobe. So w.e

[@edwardwalden05]

Haley Bourinot he made up for it in the playoffs and finals by getting a ring.

[@YoungBlood507]

But Celtics offered more?🤨

[@NCYungin]

@@haleybourinot2765 "after" they played with his money first

[@armyinf1985mtc]

Ray Allen owes no one an explanation... one of my favorite players of all time, should not have put him on the shelf. Lots of love for Ray Allen in the comments.

[@jonressett]

“I was golfing with George lopez” hahaha I love ray

[@BooCuzz]

They tried to do him dirty just like they did lil Isaiah thomas smh

[@danasovski7247]

REALLY?! U have a HALL OF FAMER over here & u guys still only talk to him about him about the bad blood with Boston?! COME'ON show some RESPECT !

[@richierich4330]

Thats the reason he was on there tho. He knew those questions were coming

[@donovan6482]

What were the supposed to talk about, his shooting technique ? 🤦‍♂️

[@bigwheat3000]

I've always felt they KG, Rondo, and Pierce were acting like little babies when he made that decision

[@razkable]

ray was 36 about to be 37 when he went to miami ….let that sink in..its like if iggy next year went to the lebron led lakers lol..like who cares

[@steve_rogers5003]

Like all thunder fans and Russ and the most nba fans in 2016. Everyone acts like little baby when someone turns against their team and joins a super power house that just beat their team last season.

[@f.t.sgoldtron7442]

Pierce cool wit him

[@elliotriosrivera2196]

@@steve_rogers5003 i mean, in KD's case he went to the team that just beat them at his prime and where coming off a 73-9 record while having the option to go wherever he wanted, vs Ray that was turning 37 and only had 3 offers and already got a championship with Boston. Allen made a business move with class that paid out, KD just threw a tantrum, same tantrum he threw when leaving golden state. Different story would of been if KD did it at the end of his career.

[@steve_rogers5003]

Elliot Rios Rivera yes kd joined a super team in his prime while ray did it at the end of his career. But ray was still good enough to hit the game winning shot. Ray also joined a team that just beat them. And no ray didn’t join a 73-9 team but he did join a super team with the best player in the league. Also, kd didn’t have a ring when he left but ray did. I’m not trying to say kd didn’t make a soft move, I’m just trying to justify Celtics fans reaction when ray left.

[@28vikingspeterson]

“Did you just bring up the Knicks with a straight face” 😂😂😂😂

[@CC-vl9xo]

Max had to step in!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@bennieblanks5129]

The Big 3 era Celtics are probably my favorite team of all time and I still can't fault Ray for leaving when he did. His relationship with Rondo (who had taken on a much larger role with the team) had fractured beyond hope of repair while his role was gradually being diminished. Combined with how the organization prioritized his contract, it only makes sense that he would feel slighted.

[@georgeballard4591]

Ray low key looked hurt taking about how he got treated in his eyes especially when he mentioned kg I think after this interview kg should of reached out

[@gc9376]

I saw that too George. He seemed hurt about that situation.

[@pauliewalnuts6734]

childhood friend betrays you, obviously gonna hurt

[@Mike-zy8in]

@@pauliewalnuts6734 utube are you a good person by living waters

[@kaz7690]

Cause he and KG were living in poor neighborhoods. The fact that KG made Ray's departure personal and something "big" was a terrible testament to the hardships they had to face to get to the NBA. It was an insult to their long lasting friendship and how much work they put in to make it to the NBA.

[@dennisjr77]

Dude..... he wasn’t invited to Pierce’s jersey retirement?! 🤦‍♂️...... come on AINGE the disrespect is REAL!!

[@davodhashimi3809]

Dennis Leavitt bro ainge tried to trade Allen 3 times before he left. And kg and rondo is crying that he left.

[@f.t.sgoldtron7442]

Davod Hashimi ok ainge tried to trade rondo and they eventually traded pierce n kg

[@dennisjr77]

Scratchin' Samurai..... Wow!!! I would’ve thought Bird had that untouchable status like magic in LA or Jordan in Chicago! Ainge ain’t got no loyalty!

[@kemosabeusmc]

@@dennisjr77 teams show their appreciation and respect during contract negotiations. So before anyone calls Jesus Shuttlesworth disloyal, remember that the Celtics tried to play chicken with his money, and he called their bluff.

[@dennisjr77]

nick..... amen!👏👏👏

[@brandonfrancis9645]

Respect to Ray Allen . I’m a Celtics fan for life and loved the big 3 run! I was salty at one time but I understand your perspective and I forgive you bro💪🏼👊🏻 you still got us a championship and pierce deserved it as well as KG and you.

[@misganawchekole8971]

Ray Allen is so intelligent! I love how he speaks and presents himself.

[@iLL-EgO]

The SplashFather!!

[@samuelmagtibay662]

and grandpa reggie haha

[@kingralo5954]

Samuel Magtibay and great grand pa Larry bird

[@BeenUntouchable]

On all our mommas

[@digbick6265]

Don't forget Grandson lil Steph

[@DiorShiesty]

Mf’s trynna trade him and belittle him 🤦‍♂️

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Vic Giran Exactly the Celtics thought he needed them but he didn't obviously

[@ThErealDeal7213]

They offered more money than miami

[@reganderson9721]

How if they offered more money? He was coming off the bench regardless

[@f.t.sgoldtron7442]

Xbox Tryhards no they didn’t

[@mykebaker7112]

Facts.. he had tremendous trade value at the time

[@jtn7116]

Ray is a great player and a humble man awesome family man

[@colbrapaintingny3219]

Allen was betrayed by KG and Pierce when they didn't fight to keep him there....they got paid, and they gave Ray the leftovers. They can't be mad. They need to be mad at themselves.

[@stifler5062]

Lol facts Didn't Bron wade and bosh split their bags too????

[@cesarcanete3402]

Kharma eventually wins at the end. Ray was able to win his 2nd championship (suppose to be his 3rd because the league rigged that game 7 rematch vs the Lakers) & play his final game in the finals (even though he lost). Ray was still serviceable, productive & was an important piece to help a championship contending team win. KG & Paul weren't the same players they once were after Ray left. KG ended his career on a losing team. Paul Pierce did finish his career with a playoff team (Clippers), but just had that gw in that one playoff series. Both werent as serviceable & productive as Ray was at the end of their careers.

[@anthonyking4129]

They mad at ray cause he got 2 rings and they got 1 🤷🏽‍♂️😂

[@davodhashimi3809]

anthony king Paul is cool with him now. It just kg and rondo who still crying for it

[@davodhashimi3809]

Dan Thomas yep he saved bron legacy who kg and rondo hate but rondo is playing with bron now

[@davodhashimi3809]

dans h imagine rondo was mad cause ray wanted to play with bron. And now rondo himself is playing with bron now

[@davodhashimi3809]

loc power as a celtics fan i was happy he won against us since kobe won i was happy

[@DamnSpawN]

and a clutch game 6 winner 🏆 👏

[@vondon3387]

100 percent on rays side here. I always liked kg but throughout his career, I've always heard things to make me dislike him and this one part of the biggest.

[@bobshenix]

KG is just a super intense and emotionally driven guy, for better or worse...

[@rogeliocontrerasjr.9432]

Man heck with that... Boston was trying to trade my boy Ray the whole season before ... so my guy had to move on where the championship was possible at that stage in his career

[@mocarterbaby]

Legend has it Stephen a Smith still didn't answer Ray Allen's question

[@rx4368]

ray need to be a coach

[@davodhashimi3809]

Prince 1_1 of course he can coach Miami in the future

[@jarrardmoses4966]

U right....basketball coach...life coach for young NBA players....money will play a factor in anybody life...how u play that money and success is a big difference....Ray did what he should've did...hey got a ring with 1 at least of his shots doing so...Jesus Shuttlesworth

[@billybats4745]

Players will never respect Ray just cause it's not "cool" to respect him these days. You're not a "real one" if you respect Ray and take his side on this whole thing 🙄

[@dannycoker6439]

Prince 1_1 Agreed! I He’s that good!!!

[@SpiritualSeeker12x12]

I love Ray Allen he's a class act and very sincere 👍🏾🤗

[@xtann2521]

Ray is the epitome of a professional. Seems like the rest of the Celtics squad just salty. Be mad at the people in your organization that didn't respect Ray, rather than get made at him.

[@CJMacN1990]

That game 6 2013 three pointers 95-95 at regulation saved the heat season 🔥

[@bGzzzzz]

They're salty because they knew you would win another chip over them.

[@OMIEntertainment]

I think that was the real truth of it. Those guys knew it would be just that much more difficult to beat the Heat!

[@Anthony-tr7gm]

Celtics fan here. What happened to KG and Paul? Oh they got traded! And it was a trade the Celtics won. Ray has every right to flex the control he has over his career because teams will trade you like its nothing. Im happy ainge traded Paul and KG. We wouldn't be as good as we are right now if we didn't make that trade. But I can't be happy that we made that trade, and be mad at Ray for controlling his own life. Thats hypocrisy. And KG is a little in his feelings lets be honest about that. I loved that team. Thanks for the title Ray!

[@deandreray3500]

Anthony Celtics been dead ever since they suck

[@desiv1170]

@Samuel Sosa He took less than the Celtics offered him, after they initially offered him even less. The fact is, Boston already lowballed him. Then he went to Miami, and then Boston said "Oh wait, now we can offer you more." Too late. Boston bluffed and lost. Happens.

[@xtendox]

Jesus Shuttlesworth had a phenomenal career love the guy.

[@vonklizzykloudz1303]

Truly one of the greatest the league ever had. Class personified!

[@BIG_L.O.E]

The organization slighted him and then the players got mad bc he didn't play the punk

[@burnellbrown5299]

Fakts, and forreal he was the most detrimental piece.

[@christophergraves3113]

No they got made cause he went to a team that beat him and got a ring....thats not moving on to something better thats Domestic abuse(wildnout)🤣🤣

[@ThErealDeal7213]

They offered him more than miami

[@BIG_L.O.E]

@@ThErealDeal7213 he said it wasn't about the money tho. Its principle. They waited and paid everyone else first instead of taking care of him

[@flipstylez1]

FAX. that's what people dont understand

[@dylanterry4358]

I feel like some of the Celtic players were extra salty because ray went on to win another ring and they never did, if they were true friends they would of been happy for him and not petty

[@gmartin4313]

If ray was a “true friend” he would’ve picked up the phone when kg&pierce where calling him who did nothing to him,instead he completely cut his relationship off with them because he felt guilty or was never really friends with them. It would’ve been nice if ray wasn’t petty and went to pierce jersey retirement something a real friend would’ve done, or not write a book dissing the Celtics, talk about petty he brought this upon himself

[@805bullieshomeofthebully2]

They could of won if ray didn’t leave all Internal

[@dylanterry4358]

Gee Martin what’s really petty was not inviting Allen to the reunion, Kg and Ronjo still complaining like little girls to this day while Allen has another ring, Celtics told Allen they were gonna start Bradley over him and he left and showed why he was better and the Celtics are still tryna rebuild to this day

[@solomons5669]

Jom James he was 37 years old when he joined the heat lol. Why r u guyd acting like he was in his prime.

[@Stonecoldalston]

Jom James his so called friends wasnt sticking for him when the Celtics was trying to trade him for 2 Years

[@raymondhenick4406]

The legend ray Allen. Thank you for being in seattle we loved u . One of the best shooters in history

[@fernandothomas4743]

Ray Allen great player. I have a lot of respect for him. Class act.

[@yao.aboagye]

This was one of the great interviews tbh 😂 Ray Allen was just so raw about it

[@jerryde2861]

RAY IS A STRAIGHT UP--- CLASS ACT. I BET THOSE GUYS WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN MAD IF HE WENT TO MINNESOTA OR MEMPHIS. OBVIOUSLY JEALOUS THAT HE WENT TO MIAMI AND JOINED THE KING. 🐃💨 💩😒

[@kareemlouallen6062]

The 3 Ms Miami. Minnesota. Memphis

[@christophergraves3113]

Cause thats the team that beat them do you hear yourself lol

[@churchillchronicles5805]

I agree! He should have asked KG if he wanted to go back to Minnesota.

[@silverse02]

The queen but yea.

[@jerryde2861]

@@christophergraves3113 You missed the point or don't understand the business of pro sports. Because you join a team that beats your old team....is no reason to hate on a guy. Maybe you're too young and that makes sense in your lil bubble.

[@RynoGotIt]

“The way we appreciate what we do is by our opposition”. As competitors, our competitors push us to be great every day. None of this was personal, it is just the way the game goes.

[@anthonyciaramitaro6126]

life long celtics fan here! and ray allen is a great man never mind the player....nothing but class....and i personally missed his class when he left...awesome dude!

[@rayuhernandez571]

Ray Allen should do whatever he wants for his career and HIS FAMILY.. nothing but love for RAY ALLEN!! loved watching you play and thank you for doing what you did for the NBA!!

[@TrueAnakinSkywalker]

The funny thing is Rondo is not just playing with LeBron but he's playing for the Lakers. So he's playing on a team that historically has been Boston's biggest rival and you're playing with a person who was your team's biggest rival.

[@805bullieshomeofthebully2]

True that I’m a die hard Celtics fan it took me years to understand that ray still my favorite player on the team Jesus Shuttlesworth

[@johngotti5951]

Facts !!!!

[@joe97nsx]

Regardless of whether Miami was a rival or not, if I was Ray, I'd say, "It's been 9 years. If KG and Rondo can't get over it because they feel like they are hurt girls, that's their problem".

[@allengriggs8894]

Facts

[@jj76938]

This man here will drop more 3's on your head than 3's Multiplication Table 💪🏿

[@cassiusclay6250]

Ray is speaking the truth. Regardless how we feel, or rondo & kg felt. He's right.

[@dbrown120775]

Seems S.A.S. is taking this just as personal as Rondo, K.G., etc.

[@MeSoleHorny]

He felt personally attacked

[@gc9376]

Yep! Where's his jersey? He seems salty for real

[@josiahtaylor1094]

It’s his job to ask questions to get the story out 😂?

[@C-Note-to6vk]

No. He is trying to ask him why was there animosity coming from the other side. We never heard his side

[@SL-pg4dh]

He's playing devil's advocate. It's his job as media to poke and ask tough questions in search of a story and headline

[@tweakmeup1]

It's all Rondo's Immaturity along with the Bostons Front Office that caused all this issues. Allen is not to be blamed.

[@derrickberry5453]

I agree, you had one of the best shooters who was a piece of your success, and this is how its handled.

[@mazdaspeedgod136]

Exactly. Rondo always had problems with teammates and coaches. That’s why he’s trash after leaving the celtics...

[@AndrewWarrenPatriotsfan]

It was mostly Rondo

[@skinnypippen9580]

@@mazdaspeedgod136 He's about to win a second title like Allen! Rondo will have the last laugh once he gets in the HOF! Playoff is better than OG Allen in 2014!

[@givereminders1643]

Well Randy is Older than Rondo that's why Rondo is immature crying baby😂😂 and now Rondo join to LeBron.

[@rlgreenleaf2112]

I met Ray in Afghanistan during a tour in 2017. He really came out to the trenches and was really down to earth and did so with his military background I assume…so much respect to him and the young lady that played in the Avengers, Scarlette , and dude that played CPT America…it was a aspiring moment for myself and others. I’ve followed the league for a long time and it’s just business can’t hate a man for taking care of his business. Respect KG and his passion, I’m sure KG took care of his business as well. But I could never question Ray’s character…he came to the real trenches. Thts a fact. 💯

[@theprophet2156]

Thankyou ray for not bad mouthing anyone. Shows a lot about your character and the love for those guys. I hope y’all fix it

[@TheTerren7]

Stephen A. Is always ready for the shade lol 😂

[@lonhia]

Kg and paul pierce they type of friends that would rather see him go to my sacramento kings and play for nothing than go to a contender. Ray shouldnt worry about them. Hes better off.

[@razkable]

as a heat fan i get it..its like when james posey in 08 helped them win it all..it hurt my soul....

[@lonhia]

@@razkable thats as a fan. But these guys were friends. Your good friends should have no problem seeing you succeed or be happy imo.

[@eyeconqueror1185]

Paul Pierce is a lot of things, but certainly not jealous.

[@lonhia]

@@eyeconqueror1185 Didn't say he was jealous. My comment was to show how spiteful they are and thats a fact. Real Friends don't act like how Paul and KG did.

[@foolyunfiltered]

Honestly, i think it was 100% about going to the Heat, Ray can dodge it all he wants but the Heat were their biggest rivals and he knows that

[@skeetskeet9433]

Ray allen is so well spoken and a classy person on top of that!

[@darrylsowerby7973]

Ray Allen is pure class. You have Steven A Smith trying to create drama and Ray Allen saying this is the business “ it’s not personal “

[@kevinsue1778]

the questions they’re asking are so dumb, its the same question over and over, with the same answer over n over

[@jaquiondrepannell3763]

They just want him to say that going to the heat fucked up the relationship

[@skineyemin4276]

Also, this is from 2018.

[@hennessyapplejuice8331]

Cuz he was dancing around the question not giving a complete answer

[@CALI_BOY_VLOGS]

They just need something to speak about. To keep their jobs. No sports right now

[@theohiostate1653]

I hate SAS he sound like an angry auntie.

[@gc9376]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jasonj_vii2012]

😂

[@joshua38410]

Ray Allen is such a classy and well meant dude. Believe it or not, my dad was a coach’s in CT and he came over our house with his mom when I was a baby...so I’m told. Lol my dad knew his mom. Great people. Go Ray!!

[@robertbennett6801]

God bless u Ray Allen & your family! U are an amazing human being & basketball player!!! Love & Respect from MD!!

[@uldisantons8390]

Nothing but love for this dude right here. If he wouldnt have signed with the Heat, we wouldnt be able to witness probably the most clutchest shot of all time. And I'm not talking about brons legacy or smth. Mavs fan here.

[@ronf.2029]

Ray Allen was the best player in the Celtic. He was a free agent and his teammates and management never cared nor prioritize him to stay. He felt disrespected with the delaying tactic on his contract and it turns south. He won another chip and added another one on his resume. His decision justifies everything coz he just didn't want the chip but he made the big the shot too.

[@qushawnbox4736]

Facts

[@objectiveone1478]

Exactly, they stalled him. They deadlines were approaching. He DID reach out to KG. He is a class act, and he handled it like a man. The rest of the guys need to grow up....

[@iglesiasublimegraciaenharb8333]

At 13:50 Ray demonstrates his greatness... Remains humble , in control, despite SAS being an instigator.

[@jangounconquerable7931]

Ray Allen you don't owe those guys no explanation . Life is more important than basketball.