Ray Allen used to be a likeable guy, now no one can stand him in Boston

Bob on 07 29, 2009

Ray Allen used to be a likeable ball player. Who didn’t like Jesus Shuttlesworth in ‘He Got Game’? It was difficult to dislike the silky shooter when he laced them up for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Seattle SuperSonics, but he has progressively gotten tougher to like after being traded to Boston in 2007.

Ray Ray is still a great ball player and undoubtedly one of the best shooters to ever play in the league. With a career 3P% of .398 and FT% of .893, the numbers speak for themselves. He trails only Reggie Miller for the all time record of three-point field goals made. However, regardless of his career accolades, Ray Allen has become a tool since landing in Boston.

Why exactly has one of the smoothest shooters in the game become someone so easy to hate? There isn’t a definitive answer, but there may be a few explanations for it.

Jesus Shuttlesworth used to be a humble dude, that is, until he won his first ring in 2008. After teaming up with other ringless stars Kevin Garnett (another tool) and Paul Pierce to form the ‘Big 3,’ the Celtics won a championship last season. It seems like Allen has gotten cockier and has been playing a dirtier style of ball after winning the championship.

Another possible explanation for Ray Allen’s douchebagness can be attributed to the players surrounding him. Rajon Rondo, Kevin Garnett, Kendrick Perkins, Eddie House, Paul Pierce etc… You can’t honestly tell me you think KG or Rondo are swell guys! Additionally, Garnett is one of the dirtiest players in the league, and I think it’s clear his dirtiness (as well as the lenience to hate him) has rubbed off on Allen and the rest of the team.

With the acquisition of Rasheed Wallace and a healthy(?) Kevin Garnett next season, the Celtics will definitely be contenders. There’s no doubt Boston will be one of the better teams in the league, but with so many tools, they will also be one of the most hated teams in the NBA.

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  • Scott
    And your evidence for Ray Allen's douchebagery (not a word but should be) is what? You say over and over he, and the rest of the celtics, are tools but offer no circumstances to support what your saying. Its sad that everyone seems to love these guys until they come to Boston and win, and then it seems they miraculously become evil overnight. Ray was,is, and will continue to be one of the classiest guys in the league. Stop hating.
  • Alex
    It's unbelieveable how stupid this article is.

    The author states that Ray Allen is a douche... but he has no proof of any douchbaggery...

    Actually, you know who's the douche? This Bob guy. Because clearly he's a hater on teams that are successful.

    I'm sorry Bob, that your team is a piece of shit. Grow up and show some respect.
  • Bas Rutten Jr.
    Stop trying to pull bullshit out your ass. You look like a ignorant hater.
  • Bob
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGgDF0oFM4Y

    Any guy who elbows another man in his junk is a douche, and a pussy.
  • Bob
  • Josh
    This may be the worst article in the history of the internet.

    And then you post "Prime example of Ray following KG’s ‘douchebaggery’" to support your story, and the links you posted go to videos of Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo. You might want to stick with your day job, mate.
  • Bob
    Hahaha I don't know how many times I've heard these unoriginal fools say "you might want to stick to your day job." And the video I posted was of Ray Allen elbowing a fellow man in the nuts, followed by a couple videos of Garnett being a douche (which have influenced Ray Ray to be a douche, since you were too slow to understand that Josh).
  • Jeff
    I don't give a damn if you don't like Ray, but it is extremely obvious that your hate for the Celtics is swaying you to believe that Ray is being a "douche." You offer no real examples or reasons. I don't like to hate on a guy trying to write and get an audience, but I'm pretty sure you're a better writer than this.
  • ds
    worst article ever, you're an idiot
  • John
    This may to be one of the worst article ever but it did point out something. That haters like BOB are more of a douche than people they complain about! You are a complete idiot and a huge assh*le Bob. You should really stop writing like a 12 year old.
  • Nowee
    Bob

    I heard your a 'douche'

    My argument?
    This article

    I think that's a very good argument when i compare it to this article.
  • dan M
    probably the worst article i ever read. Give some support of Rays Doucheness please because i cant find any.
  • Bob
  • Nowee
    Bob

    You wrote that article based on one youtube movie?

    Ray Allen played a lot in the NBA and you label him as a 'douche' based on a couple of seconds of his career...

    Bob just admit that you wrote a bad article.
  • Jeff
    "No one can stand him in Boston."

    What...did you take a poll? Please share with us how this was determined? If you ask me, Boston loves Ray Allan. He made the playoffs exciting with his gamewinners against Chicago and Orlando and helped the Celtics push through a very successful season despite not winning a championship. Ray had one of his best regular seasons statistically. I can not name one Boston sportswriter, or media personality who has spoken a negative work about him. He is one of the hardest working players in basketball, showing up like Larry Bird used to, hours before tip off to shoot close to a hundrend jumpshots from all points around the arc. His diet and training regimen are top notch and are emulated by the young players all around the league. Guys wannna be him, chicks wanna be with him, and he will be again, play a big role in bringing back number 17...

    Without a doubt one of the lamest articles I have read by a biased writer who belongs on second rate discussion board. Get a clue buddy....
  • TRY AGAIN!!!... This article is CRAPOLA - Ray Allen is a very nice guy, well have bad days. If you caught him on a bad, well.. Blame it on the Current Recession, every one's pissed off. Ray Allen is a gentleman... the guy is awesome.. knows how to speak propertly, has an education. doesn't carry himself like a THUG-2PAC-WANNA-BE ...the guy is the classiest guy we have in the Boston Celtics.

    TRY AGAIN W/ THIS CRAZY STORY.

    I think you'll have better luck if you write something positive about Ray, that's a winning story.
  • bigmama30
    everyone shut uppp and dont say a word because kevin garnett and paul pierce are the best basketball players on earth so if u want to say something about those two guys say it to me not to them....okk...understand this.....
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