[62], Allen says that he has a borderline case of obsessive–compulsive disorder, to which he attributes his consummate shooting style. RELATED: Remembering the Stars We've Lost in 2020. [36] With the victory, Allen secured his first NBA championship. Walkers was 639. Introducing ... PEOPLE's Products Worth the Hype. According to TMZ, which first reported the news, Allen's family said the actor was in a long-term California facility and was found unresponsive on Monday morning. In Seattle, Allen's reputation as a scorer was solidified; he would break several league records for three-point and free throw shooting. [48] Allen played 41 minutes in Game 6 off the bench and scored 9 points on 3-for-8 field goal shooting; his game-tying three-pointer was the only three-pointer he made in three attempts. On February 10, 1999, following the 1998–99 NBA lockout, Allen signed a six-year, $70.9 million extension with the Bucks, making him the highest paid player in franchise history at that point. The Heat won the series in six games to advance to the NBA Finals for the fourth straight year and Allen's second. Ray is survived by his loving wife of … A military child, he spent time growing up in Saxmundham, Suffolk, England, in Altus, Oklahoma, at Edwards Air Force Base in California, and in Germany. Allen attended the University of Connecticut from 1993 to 1996 after being recruited by assistant coach Karl Hobbs. The retirement ceremony took place in March 2019. [2][3], During his NBA career, Allen acted during some offseasons. Rest In Heavenly Peace Raymond Allen. The Celtics would win two of three games in Boston, before losing the last two games and the series in Los Angeles. On February 5, 2007, his name and number were honored at Connecticut's Gampel Pavilion during the "Huskies of Honor" ceremony at halftime of the men's basketball game against the Syracuse Orange. “We’re so diligent about everything we put in our mouths,” she said. Although never completely fitting in with the other kids, Allen's natural athletic gifts, and his obsession with hard work, allowed him to excel in every sport he played. What you may not know about the team’s newest star is how close he came to losing one of the most important people in his life, his shining light: his young son. The nightmare began during the 2008 NBA Finals. [4][5][6], The third of five children, Allen was born at Castle Air Force Base near Merced, California, the son of Walter Sr. and Flora Allen. Shortly after, he had ankle surgery on both ankles and missed the remainder of the 2006–07 season. On June 17, 2008, in the series-ending Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Allen tied an NBA Finals record with seven three-pointers in the Celtics' 131–92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. In game 2 however, Allen nailed the game winning three-pointer at the end of regulation with two seconds left to cap off an impressive 30 point night. Allen remained with the Bucks midway through the 2002–03 season, when he was dealt to the Sonics, along with Ronald Murray, former UConn teammate Kevin Ollie, and a conditional first round draft pick, in exchange for Gary Payton and Desmond Mason. The record has since been broken by Stephen Curry.[29]. Allen made both ensuing free throws to put Miami up 103–100. [47] With the Heat leading 101–100, Allen stole the ball from Manu Ginóbili under the Spurs' basket and drew a foul with 1.9 seconds remaining in the overtime period. When a growth spurt left him with a natural advantage in basketball, he decided to dedicate his free time to becoming the best basketball player he possibly could. Although he made none of 4 field goal attempts and had 3 turnovers, Allen recorded 4 defensive rebounds and 4 assists.[50]. Then in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference Finals rematch, Allen hit four 3-point shots in the fourth quarter and put them up 2–1 in the series. So his mother Shannon took him to a hospital in Los Angeles for a blood test. Ron DeSantis Lifts Restrictions On Restaurants, Other Businesses, Miami-Dade Police Arrest Raul Mata In 2004 Cold Case Murder Of Teen Stepdaughter Dilcia Mejia, Arrest Made In Murder Of Miami Senior High School Football Coach Corey Smith, Florida Supreme Court Deals Blow To Parkland Shooting Families, Driver Who Led BSO On Two County Chase Facing Aggravated Assault Charge, President Arrives In South Florida To Court Cuban-American Vote At ‘Latinos For Trump’ Event.