Allen on Miller: He's 'the best shooter I have ever seen in my life'
Ray Allen was enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday after a prolific 18-year playing career.
The 10-time All-Star's biggest claim to fame was his picture perfect 3-point jumper, which put him into the conversation as arguably the greatest shooter in NBA history. Despite the countless records, including being the all-time leader in 3-point field goals made (2,973), Allen gave a former adversary and fellow Hall of Famer the nod as best ever.
"I know a lot has been said about me being a great shooter, being one of the best," Allen said during his speech. "But what I know, is this person that is presenting me tonight, Reggie Miller is the best shooter I have ever seen in my life."
Allen stressed work ethic as the most important factor of his success during his speech. He credits witnessing Miller's competitive fire as his motivation early in his career.
"I would come out on the floor thinking I was early and he was already out there and Reggie had a Superman shirt on," Allen said. "And when you see your opponent with a Superman shirt on, you have to ask yourself, 'How do I beat Superman tonight?'"
Allen broke Miller's record of 2,560 3-pointers made in February 2011. Both remain in the top two spots in NBA history.