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Ray Allen not only watched it prior to entering the Heat’s locker room Tuesday night, but he called over Heat teammates — such as Norris Cole, Udonis Haslem and Dwyane Wade — to watch. “I mean, it was just despicable,” Allen said. “Not only as a parent, but I think about where I went, the places I’ve gone in my career, my parents kind of lent me to all these other people. I’ve been raised not only by Mom and Dad, but by several coaches, AAU coaches, high school coaches and then my college coach, and all of them had a hand in getting me to who I am today. And not to mention the teachers that I grew up under, learning, so we trust in the people we lend our kids off to, to help them grow. And I only hope when I let my kids go, there’s somebody watching them and growing and making sure they do that.” Palm Beach Post

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The Heat in 2010-11 were an ultratalented team that took all that talent and played just like everyone else. The Heat in 2012-13 are a team that has developed a deep understanding of its talent and crafted a system around that talent; they no longer play like everyone else, something coaches, scouts, players, and front-office executives confirmed in conversations with Grantland over the last few weeks. Post-2010 free-agency signings explain some of the evolution, especially the acquisitions of Ray Allen and Shane Battier. The latter stands as perhaps the most impactful non-star signing any team has made in that stretch; Battier has both allowed Miami to play small ball more often by taking on power forwards and contributed to the team's increased emphasis on 3-point shooting. The 2010-11 Heat ranked 10th in both corner-3 attempts and midrange shots; only Houston has taken more corner 3s this season, and Miami ranks toward the bottom of the league in midrange shots, per NBA.com. Grantland

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Something your wife understands about you that others don't? Ray Allen: "That I'm quiet. She allows me to be quiet. She knows that I'll come to her if something is on my mind because I tell her everything. She doesn't internalize my quiet or make it personal. She knows I need that space. Bad practice, bad game, I need that quiet. She lets me have my moments, and knows I'll come to her with the struggles I can't handle on my own." Miami Herald

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Do you object to people who say that your ability is God-given? Ray Allen: "I do. God doesn't care whether I make a jump shot or not. He gave me an ability to work, not to shoot. And what I do is work. Every day, every day, I work. And if I had to shoot it underhanded, I'd work at being great at it that way." Miami Herald

Miami Heat, Ray Allen 

Something people don't know about LeBron? Ray Allen: "LeBron, in my career, shares more than anyone I know. Not just basketball. Off court, too. He shares his sponsorships. He's a great gift-giver." Miami Herald

Miami Heat, Ray Allen, LeBron James 

Three things that people don't know about some other Heat teammates? Ray Allen: "Dwyane doesn't eat any vegetables, no greens, no salad, no nothing. Chris Andersen , it is all one tattoo, believe it or not. Mario Chalmers and I grew up together. I've known him since he was a little kid. Our fathers served in the military together." Miami Herald

Miami Heat, Ray Allen, Mario Chalmers, Chris Andersen 

J.J. Barea's confrontation with Ray Allen got him ejected from Minnesota's game against Miami on Monday night. One day later, the NBA ruled that Barea never should have been ejected. Barea was encouraged by the correction, but it came a little too late for Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman. The NBA downgraded a flagrant 2 on Barea to a flagrant 1 on Tuesday, meaning Barea will not face a fine or suspension for his foul on Allen. "The NBA did a good job looking at it," Barea said after practice Tuesday. "It wasn't that bad. It's all right." ESPN.com

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Miami Heat guard Ray Allen had simple words to describe the altercation between he and J.J. Barea during Monday night’s game. “It just came out nowhere,” Allen said. That was Allen’s explanation for Barea’s play. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Allen and Barea got into a near skirmish in the Heat’s 97-81 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a moment that surprised just about everyone. The mild-mannered Allen has rarely got into any type of altercation throughout his 17-year career. “It’s uncalled for,” Allen said. “I’ve managed to keep a level head throughout my career. You have your moments where things get heated. When you come down from it, you can say, `That was my fault. I was in a bad situation. I was really frustrated.’ But even in that situation, I wasn’t frustrated. It was just bad judgment, I thought from the other side.” South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Ray Allen, Jose Juan Barea 

Allen and Barea almost cleared the benches when they nearly got into it with 8 minutes, 9 seconds left in the game. Allen said he was responding to Barea tackling him on a drive. Barea claims he was retaliating to an elbow thrown by Allen earlier. “There was a play where he knocked the ball away and I got it back,” Allen said. “Then he just leveled me. I thought it was uncalled for. There is no place for that in the game." Barea said, “He pushed off, hit me with an elbow close to the neck. Then I gave him a bump back ... I've been playing in the NBA for seven years. I get hit harder than that every night. I don't get up crying. I want to fight." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Jerry Zgoda: JJ seemed completely mystified, basically called Allen a baby for reacting to what called a "little bump." "Worse hits happen every day" Twitter @JerryZgoda

Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Ray Allen, Jose Juan Barea 

Ray Allen wasn't worried about his recent slump. Said people have been trying to write him off since he was 30. “When I was 31, people said that. They said it when I was 34,’’ said Allen, 37. “As a player in this league, once you get over 30, people say that you’re slowing down, that you’re over the hill. But for me it doesn’t really make a difference because the game has slowed down a lot more for me because I see it a lot easier (with his experience).’’ Sulia

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Ray Allen has cycled several times with LeBron James. He tells a great story about they chased down some riders. “Me and LeBron were riding one time from his house (to practice at AmericanAirlines Arena),’’ said Allen, who said he and James get recognized when they’re riding and often get honks of approval. “There was one of LeBron’s (management) guys riding with us. Three bikers, they passed us… I looked at LeBron and said, ‘You know we can’t let them go by us like that.’ So we left the (management) guy behind us and we rode all the way (to the arena) and caught their tails. It was pretty funny.’’ Sulia

Miami Heat, Ray Allen, LeBron James 

Ray Allen won't make any decision until after season whether will pick up 2013-14 contract option for $3.2 million “One thing I don’t worry about is my contract during the year,’’ said the Heat guard. “I focus on what goes on (during the season), and I’ll deal with that when the time comes.’’ Sulia

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Allen, 37, still has a few years left in the NBA. But whenever he retires he plans to become an actor. “Oh, yes," Allen said when asked if wants to act. "It’s just something that’s going to keep me busy and something that can challenge you and keep you focused on a daily basis.’’ FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, Ray Allen 

It’s hard to find an NBA player who hasn't seen the movie, which featured Allen as a highly recruited high school basketball star and the son of the Washington character Jake Shuttlesworth, in prison after being convicted for the accidental killing of his wife. “You ask any player and he’ll say that he nailed it,’’ Heat guard James Jones said of Allen’s role. Miami guard Mario Chalmers called it “one of my favorite movies.’’ He said Allen’s teammates sometimes call him by his character’s name. “We do it sometimes during games when he catches a hot streak or he does something crazy,’’ Chalmers said. “We’re like, ‘Jesus.’ Sometimes he just looks over and smiles.’’ FOXSports Florida

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Chris Bosh and Ray Allen in new commercial (VIDEO): “The little one likes to be called Rick Springfield.” Palm Beach Post

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Joseph Goodman: Wade couldn't convince Ray Allen to be in 3-pt contest either. "After all these years, he needs a vacation." Twitter @JoeGoodmanJr

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Ben Rohrbach: Doc on old Ray/Mayo deal: "Memphis pulled plug, not us. … O.J.'s so much younger. That's a trade we really thought we had to look at hard." Twitter @brohrbach

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It was just like any other pregame warmup at the TD Garden, only this time, he was wearing a Miami Heat t-shirt. "It was very weird," Allen said after the Celtics beat the Heat, 100-98, in double overtime. "Going to the other locker room, it’s been a long time since I’ve been on that side of the hallway. The whole year’s been an adjustment being in Miami after being in Boston for so long, so it was definitely a weird feeling for me.” CSNNE.com

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