As basketball fans around the world await LeBron James’ decision on his next destination, it is iconic that one of his championship rings was made alongside Hall of Famer Ray Allen.
Speaking to the 2013 Finals, Allen hit the clutch triple to save them from the series during Game 6 against the San Antonio Spurs, with the Miami Heat trailing 3-2.
The two-time NBA champion said that it was all about the preparation for making that shot and the number of repetitions.
“Not just that [Game 6 Finals] shot, but all the preparation that went into it. To be so good at one shot in one moment, it’s like a thousand shots.”
Allen detailed his shooting techniques and footwork, explaining how he made those important shots.
“Not in one sitting, anybody who shoots a thousand shots in one sitting is lying to themselves, because you ain’t shooting a game shot”
“It’s over time, the collection of shots I’ve taken, the work I put in. Knowing where you are on the floor, understanding the lines, where you feel around the basket, your footwork,” he said.
Before Stephen Curry came to influence shooting around the world, Ray Allen was one of the greatest shooters and role models.
“Over time it becomes innate every time you step on the court. That was one shot. But look at all the shots I took in practice, warming up”
“I used to do drills where I’d lay on my back, jump up, have the coach throw me the ball and I’ve got to shoot. Get on my stomach, do the same thing.
Allen averaged 18.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game across his 1,300 career regular-season games in the NBA.
