Well, Ray's number retirement has some strings attached to it:
IF he wins at LEAST ONE ring in MIA, then IMO more than likely Pat Riley will make sure that his number is retired there.
If he doesn't win a ring in MIA (which is a bit more likely with the way BOS's roster is now constructed), then I can see him retiring in MIA - and BOS ownership retiring Ray Allen's number in BOS.
Regardless of the feelings here, Ray Allen was a BIG part of the BIG THREE. He (along with KG and Paul), brought Banner 17 to BOS - after a 22 year drought.
Along the way, he passed Reggie Miller for All-Time Three Pointers made.
He is a Class Act, regardless of some of the thoughts tossed around here on the blog.
Beyond Basketball, he's been a fixture iN BOS's community, along with his family. His mom, Flo Allen, ran in a couple of Marathons - generating good publicity.
Ray Allen donated TWICE, I believe to computer labs for Youth in BOS - if I'm not mistaken, both purchases were $30.000 EACH.
His work with diabetes in the community should be noted, too.
If Ray Allen doesn't get his jerset retired in BOS, then it will be because MIA won another Banner. At that point, I'm sure that Pat Riley will be getting that place in the rafters ready for his number 34.
But BOS will stop that, hopefully. Once we do, then because of what Ray Allen meant not only for BOS basketball, BUT ALSO for the community - there is no doubt that BOS Ownership will place Ray Allen's jersey among the rafters of other Celtic greats.
Whether MIA or BOS - his place in SOMEONE's rafters is guaranteed.
Are they going to retire Battier, Miller or Chalmers numbers in Miami? They may as well if they do for Ray.
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