Ray Allen

Ray Allen is a professional American basketball player who is currently on the market for a new contract. Sugar and Ray are two of his other nicknames. In the NBA, he has played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, and Miami Heat.

He is widely regarded as the NBA’s most accurate three-point and free-throw shooter. He is the all-time leader in three-point field goals in both the regular season and the postseason in the NBA. Ray Allen is well-known for his trademark quick release. He has outstanding career statistics in the NBA, as evidenced by his numerous awards and accomplishments. He is a ten-time NBA All-Star, NBA Sportsmanship Award winner, NBA Three-Point Shootout Champion, two-time NBA Champion, and other accolades.

 Salary and Net worth of Ray Allen

Ray Allen has net worth as of 2018 is estimated to be $100 million, which includes all of his properties and earnings. He used to earn a yearly salary of $10 million from his club. Allen’s net worth is $40 more than that of fellow NBA player Stephen Curry. Allen had previously earned up to $19 million per year. Over the course of his 15-year NBA career, he has earned approximately $180 million in salary alone.

Aside from his earnings from the NBA, he is also associated with brands such as Nike, Webster Bank, and Jordan.

Ray Allen is active on Twitter and can be followed to stay up to date on his latest tweets. More of his information can be obtained by visiting various online sites such as Wikipedia, IMDb, and others that contain his biography, career statistics, and other information about him.

Ray Allen’s Life and Wife

Ray Allen, a 42-year-old athlete who stands six feet five inches tall, is married. He is married to Shannon Walker Williams, whom he has been dating since 2006. On August 16, 2008, he married his wife. The couple has five children: four sons and one daughter.

He adores his children and his wife. He enjoys spending time with them. Because there are no issues or conflicts in the relationship, we can confirm that they are unlikely to divorce in the near future.

Aside from his appearances on the court, he can also be seen in films. He co-starred in the film “He Got Game” with Denzel Washington, and he also played Marcus Blake in the 2001 film Harvard Man.

He also represents the Air Jordan brand and has served as an NBA Spokesman for the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program. He is also the founder of the “Ray of Hope” Foundation, which helps charities in a variety of communities.

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Caption: Ray Allen’s wife Shannon Walker Williams (source: Heavy.com) 

Ray Allen’s Upbringing and Family

Walter Ray Allen Jr. was born on July 20, 1975, at Castle Air Force Base in Merced, California, to parents Walter Sr. and Flora Allen. He spent the majority of his childhood at Edwards Air Force Base. He went to high school in Dalzell, South Carolina, as well as Hillcrest High School.

Ray Allen also went to the University of Connecticut. He used to play basketball for his high school and university teams. His contribution to the college and university basketball teams is enormous. During his collegiate career, he had won a number of awards.

 Professional Background of Ray Allen

The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Allen fifth overall in the 1996 NBA Draft. Soon after his selection, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he spent the next seven years of his career. He had contributed to the team’s success by learning and expanding his experiences.

He also received several awards for his contributions to the team. Later that year, in 2003, he joined the Seattle Supersonics. He spent his entire four-year career with the team. Allen had a brief spat with Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant during the 2004 preseason. The Sonics traded Allen and Glen Davis to the Boston Celtics for the 35th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft 2007. On February 22, 2009, he broke Larry Bird’s Celtics franchise record for consecutive free throws made.

He spent the first five years of his career with the team. In 2012, he signed a three-year contract with the Miami Heat and remained with the team until the end of the contract. After that, he remained a free agent and announced that he would like to miss the rest of the season in order to focus on the 2015-2016 season.

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Caption: Ray Allen (source: Sports Illustrated)

Quick facts:

  • Birth Name: Ray Allen
  • Birth Place: Castle Air Force Base, California, United States
  • Famous Name: Ray Allen
  • Father: Walter Allen, Sr.
  • Mother: Flora Allen
  • Net Worth: $10 million
  • Salary: 3.229 million USD (2013)
  • Nationality: American
  • Currently Working For: Basketball player
  • Currently Married: yes
  • Married to: Shannon Walker Williams
  • Divorce: not yet
  • Children: five
  • Girlfriend: Shannon Walker Williams

 

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