Feb 10, 2011; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (20) is congratulated by Reggie Miller after making a three-point shot to break Miller's all-time NBA record of 2,560 during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images David Butler II-Imagn Images

Boston Celtics Send Heartfelt Message To NBA Legend Ray Allen

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 20, 2025 5:30 PM ET

Ray Allen is one of the best guards in NBA history.

The most notable time of his career came when he helped lead the Boston Celtics to the 2008 NBA Championship (as part of a big three with Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce).

On Sunday, Allen is celebrating his 50th birthday.

Via NBA History: "Join us in wishing a Happy 50th Birthday to 10x#NBAAllStar, 2x NBA Champion and 75th Anniversary Team member, Ray Allen! #NBABDAY"

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Allen finished his tenure (with the Celtics) averaging 16.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest while shooting 47.2% from the field and 40.9% from the three-point range in 358 games.

They made the NBA Finals twice (and Allen was named to three All-Star Games in five seasons).

Many NBA fans commented on the post from the Celtics.

@fritzglc: "Happy birthday, Champ Ray! "

@cooplow33: "Happy bday to a Celtics legend!"

@SlateSniperHQ: "Paul Pierce and Ray Allen, what a duo! Seeing them together with that championship trophy is a reminder of some incredible Celtics basketball. Two absolute legends and a huge part of that 2008 championship team. Definitely among the greatest shooters of all time!"

Allen (who is a Hall of Famer) also spent time with the Seattle SuperSonics, Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks over 18 seasons.

He won two NBA Championships.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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