Are Celtics retiring Ray Allen's number? Magic retiring VlaD12's?
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Are Celtics retiring Ray Allen's number? Magic retiring VlaD12's?
posted at 9/4/2012 3:13 AM EDT
Seems like no one is assigned #20 this year. Does that mean Ray's jersey is going up to the rafters? He did pull out that full page ad and is wearing #34 for Miami. Reggie Lewis had a short career and has his number up in the rafters. Is Ray's time enough to merit being a Celtic great (he did set a record and had many a clutch moment)? Should the Magic retire VlaD12's number also? Ray's decision was probably because of his pride, VlaD12 was being a big baby. -
Re: Are Celtics retiring Ray Allen's number? Magic retiring VlaD12's?
posted at 9/4/2012 10:21 AM EDT
I say yes. Not only did he help win us Banner 17, if Ray never came to Boston (albeit not really his decision since he was traded), KG would never had reconsidered about being traded here. -
Re: Are Celtics retiring Ray Allen's number? Magic retiring VlaD12's?
posted at 9/5/2012 2:57 AM EDT
I'd say NO WAY.
Even retiring KG's number is at stake for now (I think eventually they will retire #5 even if he gets no rings).
But Ray Allen's? After turning down our much sweeter offer for our loathsome rival?
Come. On.