Ray Allen - The Definition of Class

[jv2764]

Not sure if many picked up on this at the end of Game 5.  Ray was one of the few Celts who stayed on the floor to congratulate the Heat.  I am just continually impressed by Ray.  When he makes a game winning he acts as if he has done it before and doesnt taunt or showboat.  He is a gracious winner and loser. He just always does the right thing on and off the court.  Kudos to you Ray for being the class act you are.

[EJPLAYA]

Ray is the player that I make my boy watch and try and emulate both on and off the court. His mother truly has reason to be proud. Class is an understatement. TP for the thread.

[jv2764]

I agree.  A fine example for your son both on and off the court.

[j804]

I agree and also after every loss who took on the duties to speak at the press conference?

That's right Allen himself

[SHAQATTACK]

I like Ray Ray... I hope he'll stay on as a Reggie Miller, Steve Kerr,  type of player, three point specialist to use as weapon to finish off teams at the stretch.  I think he has become green at heart.

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I would also say the others that left weren't necessarily being unclassy. The Heat (particularly LeBron and Wade) took 5 minutes to celebrate on the edge of the court. Nobody should really wait that long, particularly after a bitter series loss (injuries, refs) to congratulate the winners. So I have no problem with the others walking off. Besides, I think they all said their congrats before the buzzer sounded.