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Reggie Miller or Ray Allen?
Both players are in their prime. Who would you rather have as the focal point of your team? Who was the better player?Tags: None -
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Re: Reggie Miller or Ray Allen?
This isn't even close, Ray Allen by several margins.
I'll add it to my running tally, this is probably the 20th time I've said it on these forums, but Miller was by far the most overrated player of the 1990's."You make your name in the regular season, and your fame in the postseason." - Clyde Frazier
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Re: Reggie Miller or Ray Allen?
I think Ray is one of the more underrated players of his time, and that Reggie may be a bit overrated due to his clutch moments.
Outside of AI, I don't think there was a better SG not named Kobe during that era. And I think Ray/AI were neck in neck.. but I'd give AI a slight edge due to his monster years of his prime.
But Ray was one of the most complete players and had all the athleticism.. and had that deadly three game. Definitely underrated IMO.Comment
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I remember watching Ray light up the Pacers in 2001 dropping 36 on 7-9 from deep...I was a young boy thinking to myself who is this MJ????
So fun to watch
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<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/p3x732DBtBA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Last edited by Moses Shuttlesworth; 02-26-2012, 03:00 PM.Comment
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Re: Reggie Miller or Ray Allen?
While Allen was barely an average defender, Miller's defense was pitiful. Allen was more committed to executing offensive sets, while Miller usually aborted plays. Without the ball, both Allen and Miller expertly used screens. Neither guy liked to be banged around and that was how teams tried to combat them (if the refs allowed it of course).
In my estimation, Ray Allen was the much better player and is truly a deserving Hall of Famer. Is Miller a Hall of Famer? Yes, but its a close call.Comment
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Allen has that Kobe syndrome where he D's up when needed. I've seen him lock up plenty, but on average IDK how I'd rate him defensively.
Miller defensively... hmm. Yikes.Comment
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People were VERY down on Allen's D before the trade to Boston...shows you what buying into a system can do for you....
I'm glad someone remembers Allen's handles.....dude had a tight cross back in the day...Comment
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I'm kind of surprised by everyone saying Ray, even though I don't disagree. I've asked this on another site last year, and literally everyone said Reggie.Comment
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Re: Reggie Miller or Ray Allen?
This isn't even a "debate", to me. The aspect that both are known for, 3 pointers, is dominated by Allen. He has made more in his career, and has shot a higher percentage.
But above that, Allen could actually create a shot for himself or for others if they took away his 3 point shot. This is huge when it comes to late game shooting and scoring. Having a player who can create his own shot is so much better than having a player who you have to set up for open shots.
Say what you will about Reggie's clutch exploits, but just in his time in Boston, I've seen Allen hit just as many big shots. That's not even mentioning his huge games in Milwaukee & Seattle (and several in Milwaukee were playoff games).
Defensively, I don't think it's even a debate. Athletically, it's not a debate. Really, it's not a debate at all. Allen is leaps and bounds better than Miller
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Ray Allen. He's a better actor overall though I think Reggie was a better actor on the court.[NYK|DAL|VT]
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