New York Times Bestseller
The record-holding two-time NBA champion and recently inducted
hall-of-famer reflects on his work ethic, his on-the-court friendships
and rivalries, the great teams he's played for, and what it takes to
have a long and successful career in this thoughtful, in-depth memoir.
Playing in the NBA for eighteen years, Ray Allen won championships with
the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat and entered the record books as
the original king of the three-point shot. Known as one of the
hardest-working and highest-achieving players in NBA history, this most
dedicated competitor was legendary for his sharp shooting. From the
Outside, complete with a foreword by Spike Lee, is his story in his
words: a no-holds-barred look at his life and career, filled with
behind-the-scenes stories and surprising revelations about the game he
has always cherished.
Allen talks openly about his fellow players, coaches, owners, and
friends, including LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Garnett. He
reveals how, as a kid growing up in a military family, he learned about
responsibility and respect--the key to making those perfect free throws
and critical three-point shots.
From the Outside is the portrait of a gifted athlete and a serious man
with a strongly defined philosophy about the game and the right way it
should be played--a philosophy that, at times, set him apart from
colleagues and coaches, while inspiring so many others, and lead to the
most pivotal shot of his career: the unforgettable 3-pointer in the
final seconds of Game 6 of the 2013 NBA finals against the San Antonio
Spurs. Throughout, Allen makes clear that success in basketball is as
much about what happens off the court as on, that devotion and
commitment are the true essence of the game--and of life itself.
