Why did Ray Allen choose to leave the Celtics that year? Rondo has not forgiven him to this day

Mondo Sports Updated on 2024-02-11

On February 11, Beijing time, the Celtics won the championship in 2008, when the team had a young and energetic player on the bench, his name was Ray Allen. However, in 2012, Ray Allen made an unexpected decision when he left the Celtics and joined the Miami Heat.

The decision left many Celtics fans disappointed and outraged as they saw Ray Allen as a traitor. Although Ray Allen won 2 championships after joining the Heat, the Celtics' Big Three can't forgive Ray Allen after many years, and the gains outweigh the losses?

So, why did Ray Allen leave the Celtics? Actually, it was not an easy decision. First of all, Ray Allen is 35 years old and knows his role in a team dominated by young players could be marginalized. Secondly, there are also some contradictions and disagreements between him and the team management and the young players.

Throughout Rondo's upbringing, he always looked up to Ray Allen as an idol. However, when Ray Allen left the Celtics, Rondo was very disappointed and angry. He believes that Ray Allen is a disloyal player who does not give his best for the team. This sentiment of Rondo was even shown during the game, when he deliberately knocked out Ray Allen against the Heat.

However, over time, Rondo also came to understand Ray Allen's decision. He recognises that every player has their own career plans and personal goals, and leaving the Celtics could be a difficult decision for Ray Allen to make in order to achieve his goals. At the same time, he also understood that showing disrespect for his former teammates during a match was immature and irresponsible.

In conclusion, Ray Allen's departure from the Celtics is a complex decision that involves multiple factors. Although many people did not understand his decision at the time, it now seems that it was not a bad decision. He helped the team win a championship after joining the Heat, proving his strength and worth. At the same time, he also reconciled with Rondo, proving that their friendship was sincere and strong.

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