Ray Allen has retired from the NBA two years ago, but the two-time champion recently announced that he's considering a comeback. The teams he's reportedly eyeing are the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks, organizations which he previously played for.
According to the Hartford Courant, Allen has already talked to the Celtics for a possible comeback to the team. The former Celtics guard and 10-time NBA All-Star helped catapult the team to win the 2008 NBA championship.
The 41-year-old shooting guard is also considering the Bucks, the first team he signed up with in the NBA. Allen said he "would love" to go back to either the Celtics or Bucks "if it worked out," adding that he considers both teams as "good."
"It doesn't necessarily have to be championship-or-bust for me to go back to the NBA," Allen continued, as quoted by Hartford Courant. "I want to be in a situation where I thought I could help, play a little bit and help where they have good young talent."
Aside from the Celtics and Bucks, the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly vying for Allen as well when he comes back to the NBA. Prior to his retirement, Allen played in 18 NBA seasons with the Celtics, Bucks, Miami Heat, and the Seattle SuperSonics. Allen's last play was in the 2013-14 season, scoring almost 10 points each game in the second year of his stint with the Heat, CBS Local reported.
The New York Knicks is reportedly making a move on Allen as well. Allen said director Spike Lee (a prominent fan of the team) is "trying to recruit" him, the Hartford Courant added. Lee wrote and helmed the 1998 sports drama movie "He Got Game," which starred Allen.
Former UCONN Huskies player Rudy Johnson said Allen "wants to be part of a team" and "he wants a team that wants him," adding that he would "make good on it" if any team signs him on. Johnson is currently coaching at Allen's basketball ProCamp.
As for whether Allen still has what it takes on the court, he said he constantly goes through his routine. He admitted that he got a bit winded, but he "felt great" and didn't feel like he "missed any time" doing what he does.
Allen doesn't question whether he can still do professional basketball, but how he feels after doing his routine. Luckily for him, he feels "great" after every session.
