Ray Allen Breaks Down His Legendary Game 6 NBA Finals Shot

We're so excited to have NBA legend Ray Allen on 'The Old Man and the Three' this week! To preview this incredible episode, Ray explains everything that went into hitting his famous Game 6 three pointer on the Miami Heat against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. It's fascinating.

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[Domk]

I’ve never seen a game be more over than game 6 was in 2013. Will never forget how stunned I was witnessing the crumble

[dimitrijetucovic]

Ray Allen is one of the hardest working players ever. He was absolutely dedicated to his craft. No wonder he hit that shot, he practiced it a million times.

[homiefromfl]

"Most people don't want that smoke."

-Ray Allen, 2024

[samueljlarson]

He's talking about how his mind and body were in a flow state together to the point where his mind didn't need to think or calculate the shot - it was just muscle memory and his motions were instinctual. I love hearing about this level of sports psychology.

[steve.santiago]

Not only was in one of the greatest shots in basketball history but it was ALL NET.

[HoopsAficionado]

Ray had the best of both worlds. He was the number one option in Milwaukee and Seattle and made All-Star teams while making great money. In the latter half of his career, he won a championship in Boston and then another in Miami.

[xxCDxx]

As someone who HATES the celts - this man will always be the reason I will never hate a player

[Leo.Dunson]

No one talks about how Ray Allen was in one of the greatest basketball movies of all time. HE GOT GAME. Damn what a classic

[suuup]

I experience the same thing when I get to classes. My brain doesn't really understand how but my body says "we got this, we've been in this position many times" and I fall asleep.

[Westcoaststyling]

Ray Allen seems like his interests expand beyond the game of basketball, if he started a pod that included guests that shared the same interests as him or him wanting to learn more from, I'd definitely watch it

[zttwtqr]

ray allen never does podcasts, as a fan of his i aint heard him much since he retired glad to see hes getting on podcasts

[aqueelkadri]

Wow. Ray talkin about not knowing what he did but his body knew was definitely a new idea for my brain.
So we need to train so hard as shooters that our brain can't even comprehend whats happening in the moment but the body knows what to do

[hyperrreign]

As a spurs fan, this conversation makes me so sad😭😭 but its still really interesting to hear

[anthonyarmand]

He hit that shot going backwards, I remember watching it on TV, it was so devastating. The Spurs already had the 🍾 on ice. It was like McGregor catching Aldo, the shot was so precise. Everything about it was smooth, his awareness of where he was in the still amazed!

[Dr.Dre]

Milwaukee Ray was a monster. Folks dont really talk about that part of his career. But go back and watch Milwaukee Ray. That man was a beast

[neildenmanguitar]

What a legend. Super humble, I will always remember watching that shot

[FreeDawkins]

JJ was fascinated by Ray, Love it! Cats these days don't know how smooth and lethal Allen was, One of my all time favorites.

[Rocky]

What a great conversation. It’s great to see how professionally he treated his craft. Thinking about all of the little things including running to his spot so he could get more rest and repeatedly practicing bringing the ball up from different angles when shooting. When I hear this, I smile, because I hear my dad (and I’m 58) say, you can’t just show up. You have to constantly prepare. That’s why I respect you so much, JJ. You didn’t just show up. You did everything possible to hone your skills. I’m not an athlete, but I’ve applied this advice to everything I do. I’m a trial lawyer. And I never, ever just show up. I practice my opening and closing statements and my oral arguments over and over again. It’s not about being talented and good in your feet. It’s about preparation. And I smile whenever I hear anyone talk about how much they prepared. And it’s why, as a Sixers’ fan, I never liked Allen Iverson. He had massive, generational talent. But he just showed up. I shudder to think about what he could have accomplished had he approached the game like you, Ray Allen, and Kobe Bryant did. And it’s clear that you approach your podcast the same way. It’s not luck that it is so successful.

[jonroman]

Ray went ULTRA INSTINCT on that play. Incredible hearing him describe the moment and what went into it.

[TYE]

Heat fans left early, then they tried to get back in to the arena 😂😂