Ray Hits the Reset Button, Exercises ’11-’12 Option with the C’s
Sugar Ray and Celtics fans may have heard Ray Allen hint at after the Celtics game 5 loss to Miami, “I have been full steam ahead with this team. I don’t have any plans to go anywhere else.” Well now it’s official, as Ray has chosen to exercise his option to stay with the Boston Celtics through the 2011-2012 NBA season. With this decision, Celtics fans can now look forward to another season (and perhaps the last) with the intact veteran core that led the team to an NBA Finals victory against the Lakers in ’08.
This past season Ray made it clear beyond a doubt that he’s still got game. He didn’t just play his usual game, he actually shot career high percentages from the floor and beyond the 3-point line this season. He missed only two games during the season, not because of injury, but due to a decision by coach Rivers to rest the starters leading into the post season. All this he did while clocking over 36 minutes a game. Take a moment to check his Wikipedia Page and you’ll find it says Ray Allen will turn 36 this July… but that can’t be right, is it? Believe it or not, it is. This is not your usual 36 year old NBA player, and every 3-pointer he makes next season will be a new all-time NBA record. This season he left off at 2,612.
There’s a lot of buzz surrounding Ray’s Decision to stick with Boston; Here are some articles all about it:
NESN:
Ray Allen Remains in Boston, With Him Remain Celtics’ Championship Hopes
CBS Boston:
Staying A Celtic: Ray Allen Exercises Option For 2011-12 Season
Boston Herald:
WEEI:
Why the Return of Ray Allen is Good for Him and the Celtics.
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your the best player in the would if i can go to one of your games ever time you get on i WILL SUPORT YOU EVER TIMES EVEN WHEN YOU ARE DOING BAD#1FAN RAMON HARPER
Ray U R awesome ive always looked up to u as a basketball role model and i wear #20 because of u
thanks ray for staying a celtic!!! let’s hope for the lock out to be unlocked haha.. can’t wait to see you guys play! LET’S GO CELTICS!
ur a fage dont talk to ray
You are the best Ray.. thanks for staying!!!!!
I love the movie He Got Game!!! Will you be doing any more movies in the future?
Great decision Ray to stay in Boston with you on our side we will regain our championship. Celtics 4 Life !!!
Although Ray is already turning 36, he’s playing younger than his age. And I don’t remember Ray having a serious injury though.
Ray please help put up Banner 18th before you Retire.
Benjamin Jones
US Army Retired 22 Years………….GO Celtics.
Great decision Ray to stay in Boston with you on our side we will regain our championship. Celtics 4 Life
from already very good afternoon, comment here with the sole purpose of contacting a person to talk and see if there are universities of this beautiful country to go study and play baquetball, sorry for commenting here Thanks in no more than a hug to say and very good afternoon
I’m glad to hearing the official announcement. I look forward to watching you play again next season & I really hope I can make a trip to the TD garden.
Thanks Ray for your decision! Let’s go Celtics =)
i like boston celtics beacause of u,.thanks ray,.
Thanks for staying, Ray Ray. Two words, ‘JESUS SHUTTLESWORTH’!!
I knew he will stay! Banner 18 here we come! Ray Allen’s still got game, always! Love Rayray! Love the Celtics! Celtics Pride Baby!:)
Hi. This is Samuel. I’m so happy you are sticking with the Celtics. I am a major fan. I really liked getting a bounce pass from you at the Clippers vs. Celtics game in Los Angeles Staples Center. Please write back.
i really hope they dont lose in the 4th quarter like useual and get eliminated like bums again and get another ring for boston
Glad Ray will staying with us for another season I love this team we will be back better than ever before die hard Celtics Fan……
Thank u so much u are one of the best in this business today…I noo in my heart that u & the team will pull a win on of ur hat!!