Ray Allen
Ray Allen
Real Name/Full Name Walter Ray Allen Jr.
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: Ray Allen
Birth Place: Castle Air Force Base, Atwater, California
Date Of Birth/Birthday: 20 July 1975
Age/How Old: 48 years old
Height/How Tall: In Centimetres – 196 cm
In Feet and Inches – 6′ 5″
Weight: In Kilograms – 93 Kg
In Pounds – 205 lbs
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Black
Parents Name: Father –Walter Sr.
Mother –Flora Allen
Siblings: Kim Allen, John Allen, Kristie Raye & Talisha Allen
School: HillCrest
College: UConn
Religion: N/A
Nationality: American
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: Married
Girlfriend: N/A
Wife/Spouse Name: Shannon Walker William
Kids/Children Name: Tierra Allen, Walter Ray Allen III, Walker Allen, Wynn Allen & Wynstan Ryan Allen
Profession: Basketball player
Net Worth: $110 million
Last Updated: March 2024

Walter Ray Allen Jr. is a former professional basketball player from America. He has taken part in eighteen seasons of the National Basketball Associations. In 2018 September, Ray underwent an induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Over the years, he has associated with a vast share of amazing basketball stars.

Well, how well do you know about Ray Allen? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Ray Allen’s net worth in 2024, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Ray Allen to date.

Biography and Early Life

Ray Allen was born on 1975, 20 July, in Merced, California. In a family of five, Ray is the third child. Allen is the son of Flora Allen and Walter Sr. Ray is a military child and spent most of his early Life in Saxmundham, Suffolk, England, in the Altus, Oklahoma, in the Air Force base. Also, he often traveled to a lot of places alongside his parents. After many years of residing in different areas, their family finally settled for Dalzell, South Carolina, where Allen attended his four-year study of high-school.

When the family moved to South Carolina, things were hard for young Ray since he was quickly-picked on in school due to his accent. Despite the other student’s issues, Allen still managed to become one of the top basketball players in the school. By fifteen years, Ray was already part of the Hillcrest High School team. And in the coming years, he led them to their State Championship win.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Ray Allen in 2024 and what is his height and weight? Well, Ray Allen’s age is 48 years old as of today’s date 28th March 2024 having been born on 20 July 1975. Though, he is 6′ 5″ in feet and inches and 196 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 205 lbs in Pound and 93kg in Kilograms.

Education

Ray’s family spent most of their days moving from one military base to another. And this situation was not always easy for Allen. However, for his four-year high school course, she spent it in South Carolina, at the Hill Crest High School. While in high school, he was an active member of the basketball team. Due to his excellent skills in the game, he was offered different scholarships from various universities. However, Ray finally settled for the University of Connecticut.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Ray Allen With Wife Shannon Walker William
Ray Allen With Wife Shannon Walker William

After several years of having a romantic relationship with Shannon Walker, a singer, and actress, Ray proposed. The duo tied the knot in 2008, 16 August. The couple is parents to four lovely children. Despite how amazing he is as a basketball player, Ray has his flaws. In an interview, he explained why his playing is different from other players. He has obsessive-compulsive disorder.

For the Jr. NBA/ Jr. WNBA Program, he served as the spokesperson. His selection underwent approval as an NBA Thurgood Marshall College Fund spokesman. Ray is the founder of the Ray of Hope Foundation, which strives to assist charities in various communities. During the reign of President Obama, Allen was a part of the US Holocaust Memorial Council. He has been a big fan of the musician and has brought a considerable share of friends and family to the place.

On 2017, 21 November, in a court filing, he explained how he suffered from ‘catfishing.’ That is, where men pose themselves online as females. The case involved claims from a man that Allen was stalking him. His autobiography release was in 2018, 27 March.

Is Ray Allen gay?

Questions about once sexual orientation are uncomfortable to discuss since it is a very private matter. However, many fans are often curious about the kind of people their idols associate with their personal lives. Regarding the sexual orientation of Ray Allen, reliable sources have it that he is a straight man. He is a family man with a wife and four children. Also, there are no details about an upcoming divorce or separation.

Professional career

Ray Allen kicked off his basketball career when he was very young. After joining the University of Connecticut, he started working under Karl Hobbs between 1993 and 1996. During his time in UConn, Ray became the basketball athlete of the year 1995. During his final year at the University, he won the Big East Player of the year award.

Allen had a successful college career where he managed to gain up to  1,922 points. In 2001, he received the honors of becoming the captain of the 25-member All-century basketball captain. Six years later, his name was mention in the University’s Gampel Pavilion. In the following year, the University announced that his number would be retired by the school.

During the 1996 NBA Draft, Allen became part of the Minnesota Timberwolves team. After his selection, he left the team to join the Milwaukee Bucks alongside Andrew Lang. Ray builds his legacy in the group between 1999 and 2003. In 1999, he signed a six-year contract worth $70.9 million. Between 1999 and 2003, Allen recorded terrific games that are still worthy of watching up to date. Between 2002 and 2007, he played basketball for the Seattle SuperSonics.

In 2007, he joined the Boston Celtics, where he played up to 2012. In 2014, Ray became a team agent and didn’t join any team in the following year. In 2018 September, he underwent an induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Allen took part in the NBA All-star celebrity game in 2019 September.

Awards

Ray Allen is one of the top basketball players of all time. He has participated in multiple games with a share of both wins and losses. He has also received a variety of honors, NBA Champion, NBA All-star, the Sporting News, and many more.

Net worth, Salary & Earnings of Ray Allen in 2024

Ray Allen Net Worth
Ray Allen Net Worth

As of 2024, Ray Allen’s net worth estimates to $110 million. He has an annual salary that runs up to $10 million. Allen has amassed this wealth from his many years as a professional basketball player, Not to mention the several commercial deals.

Some Interesting facts you Need to Know

  • Ray Allen is an Army child
  • He has lived in different places when growing up due to his parents’ work
  • Allen is father to four lovely children

Ray Allen is a legend when it comes to basketball. His road to success was tough, but he was able to press on and not give up. His story teaches young people to hold on to their dreams no matter how hard things get.

5 COMMENTS

  1. If Shannon dangerous why we haven’t seen you . .. I will kick your as Shannon

  2. Don’t forget Shannon we eveon Steven I get to do the same to you. I can just throw your as in my momma and daddy trunk and be thru. I have exicution license public and private lessons.

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