From the Outside, Ray Allen
From the Outside, Ray Allen
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From the Outside
My Journey Through Life and the Game I Love

Author: Ray Allen, Michael Arkush

Narrator: JD Jackson

Unabridged: 7 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 03/27/2018


Synopsis

The record-holding two-time National Basketball Association champion reflects on his work ethic, his on-the-court friendships and rivalries, the great teams he's played for, and what it takes to have a long and successful career in this thoughtful, in-depth memoir.Playing in the NBA for eighteen years, Ray Allen won championships with the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat and entered the record books as the original king of the three-point shot. Known as one of the hardest-working and highest-achieving players in NBA history, this most dedicated competitor was legendary for his sharp shooting. From the Outside, complete with a foreword by Spike Lee, is his story in his words: a no-holds-barred look at his life and career, filled with behind-the-scenes stories and surprising revelations about the game he has always cherished.Allen talks openly about his fellow players, coaches, owners, and friends, including LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Garnett. He reveals how, as a kid growing up in a military family, he learned about responsibility and respect—the key to making those perfect free throws and critical three-point shots.From the Outside is the portrait of a gifted athlete and a serious man with a strongly defined philosophy about the game and the right way it should be played—a philosophy that, at times, set him apart from colleagues and coaches, while inspiring so many others, and lead to the most pivotal shot of his career: the unforgettable 3-pointer in the final seconds of Game 6 of the 2013 NBA finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Throughout, Allen makes clear that success in basketball is as much about what happens off the court as on, that devotion and commitment are the true essence of the game—and of life itself.

About Ray Allen

Ray Allen, the most prolific three-point shooter of all time, played in the NBA for 18 years, winning two championships (2008 Boston Celtics, 2013 Miami Heat). Allen, who went to the University of Connecticut, was the 1996 Big East Player of the Year. As a pro, he averaged more than 20 points a game for 10 straight seasons.  

About Michael Arkush

Michael Arkush is an award-winning sportswriter and has written thirteen books, including The Last Season with Phil Jackson, The Big Fight with Sugar Ray Leonard, ""Rush!"" the bestselling unauthorized biography of Rush Limbaugh, and Fairways and Dreams. Arkush lives in Oak View, California, with his wife, Pauletta.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kameel

Ray Allen has to be one of my VERY favorite basketball players....Not only is he able to shot the lights out, I absolutely love the balance he brings to the teams he played for with his calm laid back demeanor. The book was actually a glimpse into his life and how he fell in love with the game of ba......more

Goodreads review by Brent

I won this book through GoodReads First Read Program. I am a sports fan but not a huge basketball fan. As a kid I followed all sport intensely and had favorite teams I followed with a passion. Due to life this has narrowed to baseball. I pay attention to other sports and watch occasional games but my......more

Goodreads review by niko

look at ray allen, man, so inspirational.......more

Goodreads review by Jacob

Should the NBA let kids jump straight to the league from high school? Should they require a year of college? Allen attended 3 ears at UConn. He recommends others do likewise. His reasoning is, it gives the player time to develop and mature. All while having a support system. I disagree. I think the......more