Allen wrote: “Every jersey tells a story. Behind each one are surgeries, wins, losses, late nights, losing streaks, winning streaks, sneakers, trades, teammates, coaches, friends, and entire cities. When I look back at the jerseys I wore, I think to myself: \u201cWhat a ride it has been.\u201dThe truth is, it wasn\u2019t easy. There were haters then, and there are haters now. But none of that mattered \u2014 because I put in the work. And that\u2019s the secret: when you give everything you have, it doesn\u2019t matter what someone else says about you. What matters is that you showed up not only for yourself but for your teammates- everyday! This life doesn\u2019t come without struggle. The adversity is what creates the brilliance in us. One day you\u2019ll look back at your body of work and realize just how much you overcame. That\u2019s when the emotions hit. That\u2019s when the pride sets in. No one can take away the impact you\u2019ve left on the game or on the people that rooted for you.Yes, there will be plenty to complain about but the doers in life just go forward and refuse to let the hard parts get in their way. Stop complaining. Stop making excuses. Too hot outside? Too cold in the gym? Practice too early? Doesn\u2019t matter. Just do it. Show up. Commit. Because if you put in the work \u2014 truly commit \u2014 one day you\u2019ll look back at your life\u2019s work with tears in your eyes and pride in your heart. It will bring you more joy and fulfillment than you can imagine. It\u2019s not luck. It\u2019s not talent. It\u2019s just work!”<\/p>\n
Allen’s post had over 13,000 likes in six hours. <\/p>\n
Many fans left comments. <\/p>\n
@iamjayb5: “The Seattle SuperSonics Collection \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25”<\/p>\n
@zakromanoff: “Jesus shuttlesworth \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25”<\/p>\n
@reagans__dad: “1st Bucks jersey is one of my all time favorite \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25: “<\/p>\n
@teamjordan: “Well said! We just need to get you a Lincoln jersey for that collection”<\/p>\n
@_swaggyj5: “Fav player all time!”<\/p>\n
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Dec. 30, 2009; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Boston Celtics guard (20) Ray Allen against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Celtics 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images \/ Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Allen was the fifth pick in the 1996 NBA Draft out of UConn. <\/p>\n
The two-time NBA Champion also spent time with the Miami Heat, Seattle SuperSonics and Milwaukee Bucks over 18 years.<\/p>\n