Ray Allen may not have played an NBA game since 2014, but his retirement didn't become official until today. Following a few years of contemplating a comeback, Sugar Ray is calling it quits after 18 seasons with claim to two NBA Championships and the most three-pointers ever hit.
Allen played for four NBA teams—the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle Supersonics, Boston Celtics, and Miami Heat, but he'll also be remembered for another team. Allen was as a founding member of Team Jordan. Along with each uniform change, he received the best Jordan Brand had to offer, from retros to the newest flagship sneakers. Among collectors, these PEs have become some of the most sought-after of all Air Jordans.
You'll see some familiar pairs on this list, along with some that might leave you scratching your head—like the Jordan TGIM, for example. While it might not be as popular as the retros, its historical significance as Allen's first championship shoe made it one that couldn't be overlooked. Others may not have had a particularly memorable on-court moment associated with them, but were notable simply based on rarity or aesthetic. In celebration of his retirement announcement, here are Ray Allen's 40 best Air Jordan player exclusives.
40. Air Jordan 16 Retro "X-Mas"
Year: 2013
39. Jordan TGIM "Finals"
Year: 2008
38. Air Jordan 18 Retro "X-Mas"
Year: 2012
37. Air Jordan 10 Retro "X-Mas Green"
Year: 2013
36. Air Jordan 10 Retro "X-Mas Red"
Year: 2013
35. Air Jordan 20 Retro "X-Mas"
Year: 2012
34. Air Jordan 2011 "All-Star"
Year: 2011
33. Jordan Jumpman Team Pro "Celtics Home"
Year: 2008
32. Jordan Jumpman Team Pro "Celtics Away"
Year: 2008
31. Air Jordan 2 Retro "Celtics Away"
Year: 2008
30. Air Jordan 2 Retro "Celtics Home"
Year: 2008
29. Air Jordan 16 Retro "Heat"
Year: 2012
28. Air Jordan XX8 "Finals"
Year: 2013
27. Air Jordan XX "Sonics Home"
Year: 2005
26. Air Jordan 14 Retro "Sonics Home"
Year: 2005
25. Air Jordan 14 Retro "Sonics Away"
Year: 2005
24. Air Jordan 12 Retro "White/Gold"
Year: 2003
23. Air Jordan 11 Retro "White/Gold"
Year: 2009
22. Air Jordan 5 Retro "Sonics Away"
Year: 2007
21. Air Jordan 5 Retro "Sonics Home"
Year: 2007
20. Air Jordan XIV "Bucks Home"
Year: 1999
19. Air Jordan XIV "Bucks Away"
Year: 1999
18. Air Jordan XX3 "All-Star"
Year: 2008
17. Air Jordan 12 Retro "Celtics Away"
Year: 2009
16. Air Jordan 12 Retro "Celtics Home"
Year: 2009
15. Air Jordan 12 Retro "Celtics Alternate"
Year: 2009
14. Air Jordan XVI "Bucks Home"
Year: 2001
13. Air Jordan 7 Retro "Bucks Home"
Year: 2002
12. Air Jordan 7 Retro "Bucks Away"
Year: 2002
11. Air Jordan 12 Retro "MLK Away"
Year: 2012
10. Air Jordan 13 Retro "Celtics Away"
Year: 2011
9. Air Jordan 13 Retro "Celtics Home"
Year: 2011
8. Air Jordan 8 Retro "Bucks Home"
Year: 2003
7. Air Jordan XX3 "Celtics Away"
Year: 2008
6. Air Jordan XX3 "Celtics Home"
Year: 2008
5. Air Jordan 8 Retro "Celtics Home"
Year: 2007
4. Air Jordan 8 Retro "Celtics Away"
Year: 2007
3. Air Jordan 11 Retro "Two Rings"
Year: 2013
2. Air Jordan 11 Retro "Ring Night"
Year: 2008
1. Air Jordan XX1 "Sonics Alternate"
Year: 2006