Last Updated on July 13, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Ray AllenHere is the detailed profile for Ray Allen:

Basic Information:

  • Full Name: Walter Ray Allen, Jr.
  • Nickname: Jesus Shuttlesworth, Ray Ray
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on July 20, 1975
  • Hometown: Merced, California, USA

Physical Attributes:

  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Shoe Brand: Nike Air Jordan

Basketball Career:

  • Number: #34 (Bucks), #34 (Sonics), #20 Celtics, #34 (Heat)
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • High School: Hillcrest High School in Dalzell, South Carolina
  • College: University of Connecticut (UConn Huskies)
  • Draft: 1996 NBA Draft, 1st Round, 5th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves (traded to the Milwaukee Bucks)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Milwaukee Bucks (1996–2003)
    • Seattle SuperSonics (2003–2007)
    • Boston Celtics (2007–2012)
    • Miami Heat (2012–2014)
    • Stats: Career, playoff, and All-Star stats

Accolades:

  • NBA Championships:
    • 2-time NBA Champion: (2008 with the Boston Celtics, 2013 with the Miami Heat)
  • NBA Awards:
    • 10-time NBA All-Star: (2000–2002, 2004–2009, 2011)
    • All-NBA Second Team: (2005)
    • All-NBA Third Team: (2001)
    • NBA All-Rookie Second Team: (1997)
    • NBA Sportsmanship Award: (2003)
  • Career Totals:
    • 24,505 career points (18.9 points per game)
    • 2,973 career three-pointers made (Most in NBA history until 2021, surpassed by Stephen Curry)
    • 4,361 career assists
    • 5,272 career rebounds
    • 1,451 career steals
  • Key Records:
    • Most three-pointers in NBA history at the time of his retirement: 2,973 (broke Reggie Miller’s record and held it until Stephen Curry surpassed him in 2021)
    • NBA Finals Record: Hit one of the most famous shots in NBA Finals history—a game-tying three-pointer in Game 6 of the 2013 Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, helping the Miami Heat force overtime and win the game, eventually leading to a Game 7 victory for the championship.
    • 3-point field goals made in a single season: Set a then-NBA record of 269 three-pointers made in the 2005–06 season.
  • College Achievements:
    • Consensus First-Team All-American: (1996)
    • Big East Player of the Year: (1996)
    • No. 34 retired by UConn Huskies
  • Olympics:
    • Olympic Gold Medalist: (2000 Sydney Olympics with Team USA)
  • Hall of Fame:
    • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee: 2018
  • Other Notable Achievements:
    • NBA 75th Anniversary Team: (2021)
    • NBA 50-40-90 Club: Allen was known for his efficient shooting, especially from three-point range and free-throw line, where he shot over 89% in his career.
  • 2K Rating: 91 (Bucks), 94 (Sonics), 88 (Celtics), 78 (Heat)

Personal Life:

  • Siblings: He has four siblings, including a brother named Jon Allen.
  • Kids: Ray Allen has five children: Tierra, Walter Ray III, Walker, Wynn, and Wynstan.
  • Wife: Shannon Walker Williams
  • Net Worth: Made $184,356,410 in the NBA

Ray Allen is widely regarded as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. However, there was a lot more to his game than just shooting. Earlier on in his career with the Milwaukee Bucks and Seattle SuperSonics he was the number one option on the team and capable of creating his own shot and finishing strong around the basket. Nevertheless, because he was such a good shooter, it’s generally how he is remembered the most.

Ray Allen played 2 years for the Miami Heat before retiring in 2014. Ray Allen’s tenure with the Heat will be best remembered by the game-winning 3-point shot he made during Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals. During the Lebron James era, the Heat wanted to stretch the floor. Lebron admitted that in order for he and Dwayne Wade to be best utilized, the Heat needed to shift Chrish Bosh to the 5 and stretch the floor with shooters. Ray Allen was the perfect role player to help achieve this floor spacing. Tracy McGrady has stated that Ray Allen was an excellent scorer and overall player before leaving the Seattle Sonics. Once Allen played in Boston, his role diminished, first to be part of a big 3 formed on the Celtics with Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett and later when he joined another big 3 with the Miami Heat.

Notes:

  • Ray Allen’s height without shoes is officially measured at 6 feet 4.5 inches (194 cm). Ray Allen’s height with shoes is listed as 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm).
  • Ray Allen’s playing weight is listed as 205 pounds (93 kg).
  • Similar players to Ray Allen include Joe Johnson, Reggie Miller, Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry, Vince Carter, and Paul George.

Fun Facts

  • Ray Allen is known for being a part of the famous 1996 draft class, which was arguably the draft with the most talent in NBA history. It included players such as Allen Iverson, Stephon Marbury, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Jermaine O’Neal, Peja Stojaković, and Marcus Camby.
  • Ray Allen starred as Jesus Shuttlesworth in the Spike Lee movie He Got Game (1998). It was quickly one of the most highly regarded basketball movies in history and helped make Allen a household name.
  • Both Rashard Lewis and Ray Allen, who spent many seasons together on the Sonics, played for the Heat during the same 2-year span in the Lebron era (2012-23, 2013-14). Lewis and Allen won an NBA championship together in one of the two seasons with the Heat.
  • On JJ Reddick’s The Old Man and the Three podcast, Ray Allen mentioned that he and Spike Lee had been talking about a sequel to the 1998 movie He Got Game. One of the possibilities for the sequel was to have a woman basketball player starring in it. In the same podcast, Ray Allen spoke highly of Spike Lee films in general.
  • Ray Allen wrote a book with Michael Arkush called From the Outside: My Journey Through Life and the Game I Love (first published by Dey Street Books in March 2018). Some information on this forum is taken from the book. The softcover by Dey Street Books was published in January 2019.
  • Chris Paul joined the Clippers in 2011-12. Jamal Crawford joined the Clippers in 2012-13. Ray Allen said that he seriously considered the Clippers after leaving the Celtics, but they had chosen to sign Crawford instead. Ray Allen created some great memories in Miami, but I would have loved to have seen him join Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. Paul and Griffin were a great duo, but not quite good enough to win together without extra help.
  • He was part of the famous 1996 NBA Draft class that also featured Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson, the best draft class in history.
  • He had a boxing match with Rajon Rondo when they were teammates on the Boston Celtics, which allegedly ended close to a draw.
  • Rashard Lewis learned a lot from him in Seattle which helped him get the big contract from the Orlando Magic.
  • His three-pointer in the 2013 NBA Finals is one of the most iconic moments in basketball history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Ray Allen’s nicknames?

Mr. Basketball, Ray Ray, Jesus Shuttlesworth, Sugar Ray Deleted:

What movies has Ray Allen starred in?

He Got Game (1998), Harvard Man (2001), Uncle Drew (2018), The Redeem Team (2022). Ray Allen played Jesus Shuttlesworth in He Got Game. Jesus’s nickname in the movie was The Truth. Shaq gave Paul Pierce the nickname The Truth in 2001, three years after He Got Game was released. Deleted:

Why did Ray Allen go to Miami?

Ray Allen didn’t like the offer the Celtics presented to him and he knew he was going to leave; however, he didn’t know what team he would play for next yet. He considered going to the Clippers to join Chris Paul and Blake Griffin during their best years, but the Clippers chose to sign Jamal Crawford. Ray Allen then chose the Miami Heat. Deleted:

What number did Ray Allen wear in Miami?

Ray Allen wore number 34 when he played for the Miami Heat.