Ray Allen picks Miami
Ray Allen's Boston Celtics couldn't beat the Miami Heat in the playoffs.
Now, he's joining the NBA Champions.
Allen informed the Heat Friday night that he's leaving the Celtics and taking his talents to South Beach. Heat owner Micky Arison tweeted the news after 9:30 p.m. ET, and Allen's decision was confirmed to ESPN.com by his agent, James Tanner.
ESPN.com reported that Allen likely accepted the Heat's mid-level exception that starts at $3.09 million, which means he rejected an offer from Boston worth twice as much.
Allen, 36, averaged 14.2 points per game last season for the Celtics, his fifth with the team. The Heat advanced to the NBA Finals by taking out Boston in seven games.
In Miami, he'll support league MVP LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh as the Heat try and repeat.
