Cheers to Ray Allen

[mqtcelticsfan]

Let me be clear, I do not like the Heat. I despise Pat Riley, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and really the whole city of Miami as a result of my dislike for the Heat.

However, I cannot bring myself to despise Ray Allen for his decision tonight. He has always been a class-act, and tonight does not change that. While it is true that his legacy in Boston has been tarnished by signing with the Heat, his legacy in general remains intact.

The difference in money was negligible between the extra year of security and the lack of a state tax in Florida. Further, this would mark the first time in history that a player would be judged for not chasing the money. As it stands, Ray is likely financially secure, but the extra year makes both deals comparable.

Lost in all of the anger of tonight is that Ray went to the team that gives him the best chance at winning. While it sucks to be on the other side of this decision, it was still a sound one.

I wish Ray all the best going forward with his career and life, with one major caveat: I hope he never wins another title. Instead, I hope Boston eliminates Miami each of the next three years, not because Ray is there, but because I am a Celtics fan. Outside of not winning a title or ever beating the Celtics, I wish him the very best in the next chapter of his hall of fame career.

[CantBeRight]

He can go to hell.

[GrandTheftRondo]

He can go to hell.

This.

[rondohondo]

he's johnny damon

total trader

at least damon left for more money

Ray left to be Lebron and Wade's hired gunner

Lost total respect for Ray Allen today

[Birdmanbr]

He can go to hell.

Totally agree.

[syn2k12]

almost takes the joy out of watching 2008 finals :/

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

he's johnny damon

total trader

at least damon left for more money

Ray left to be Lebron and Wade's hired gunner

Lost total respect for Ray Allen today

what was that saying about Damon again??? I am not a red sox fan nor do i live in Boston but when i first saw that sign I literally laughed so hard tears were running down my face from laughter. "looked like jesus, acted like judas, hit like mary?"

lol

[ACF]

Cheers, Ray and thanks for the memories. Beat the Heat!

[bfrombleacher]

I'm torn

He was a complete professional. Winner's mentality.

But of all the teams, the Heat? I respect the Lakers but the Heat are just the worst right now. This Heat team is just a bunch of scumbag wannabes.

You simply can't turn on your comrades and join one of your biggest arch enemies like that, especially after all you've been through.

[AlainaCath]

Benedict Ray just ruined his legacy, he threw it out the window to play for the cHeat...

1,2,3,6,10,14,15,16,17,18,19,21,22,23,24,25,31,32,33,35,00,LOSCY,34,5 - LEGENDS

Ain't no space for #20 amongst these legends!

[Mr October]

sad to see him go. Great memories from the last 5 years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSXCzhs50iw

[Lightskinsmurf]

He can go to hell.

This.

Pretty much sums up how i feel.

[ItStaysYang]

Rondo is a little sh..... but I'd rather Rondo any day. Thank you for a great 5 years Ray

[chicagoceltic]

he's johnny damon

total trader

at least damon left for more money

Ray left to be Lebron and Wade's hired gunner

Lost total respect for Ray Allen today

what was that saying about Damon again??? I am not a red sox fan nor do i live in Boston but when i first saw that sign I literally laughed so hard tears were running down my face from laughter. "looked like jesus, acted like judas, hit like mary?"

lol

I thought it was "throws like Mary" but either way it's funny!

[TripleOT]

Good Bye Ray Allen.  You're a front running piece of garbage.  

I'll always remember your post-Game 7 love fest with the opposition (now your teammates).  IIRC, you and the other star wing on the Celtics had scored with two points of James and Wade the first half of that crucial game, only to be outscored by 20 points in the second half.

Too bad you didn't use some of that post-game opposition hugging energy to actually defend Wade the second half. I'm hoping your gimpy ankle continue to deteriorate.