From the Outside

My Journey Through Life and the Game I Love

By: Ray Allen, Michael Arkush

Narrated by: J.D. Jackson

The record-holding two-time National Basketball Association champion 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 18 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 three-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.

©2018 Walter Ray Allen Jr. (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

love Ray allen - great book- inspirational

I liked it. listened to it while driving and doing dishes. like Ray allen.

Solid Book

Quality book for big NBA/Ray Allen fans. Definitely worth checking out whenever you got some time to burn.

Great insight of a player's journey #blameothers😒

I always respected and enjoyed to see Ray play. It's unfortunate he always pointed his finger at others through the entire book and he felt he was the victim so many times. It became a record playing over and over. No doubt ray got the short end of the stick too many times but come on you won two rings, let it go. He shows a pattern of avoiding confrontation and acting the part he was never guilty. I am glad he wrote a book and one worth reading but I was so surprised how he handle difficult situations with people.

Ray Allen

I respect Ray for his honest view, on and off the court. It was something about the readers voice and diction in certain places that U did not care for.....just my opinion.

Life Lessons

Nice biography from one of the best shooters ever. Life lessons sprinkled throughout Ray shares insights and personal anguish pain, insecurities and dreams.

Ray Let's Us In

From the "Outside" Ray Allen always seemed stoic and reserved, so I found the book refreshing because he let's us in on how he truly feels. Ray opens up about KG, Paul, Raja Rondo, Doc, the Celtics, and LeBron James. I loved how this story was told. It was honest and didn't seem like he threw anyone under a bus. He even takes ownership of some of his mistakes in life and with his teammates in basketball. Ray seems like a really mature man. He puts his family first and basketball second. Ray was a professional who did his job well. However, sometimes when you are mature and others aren't, you may come across as if you are better than they are, but I am glad Ray never became anyone he was not in order to please others or to fit in. No doubt his upbringing had a lot to do with his manners and the respect he shows for others. As a Celtics fan, I never knew the goings on behind the scenes, so it felt nice being let into Ray's world even though I'm just a fan on the "outside." 😉

the best book to read about a shooting guards life

this is a good book to read about ray Allen's life of basketball and how he grew up listening to the NBA and how he wanted to be a basketball player in my opinion he's a pretty good shooter , has a quick release and follow through , and the best shooting guard in the nba im not a ray allen type of guy but he's pretty good on the court

What a Journey

I love being able to hear the inside stories of the Celtics years. I recommend this book to any basketball fan of the game. To better understand one of the great players and all time best shooters His commitment to his routine was interesting and explains why he was such a great shooter.

Great book - great story

Awesome to get the insight into the life of one of my favorite players. Ray is a legend.

Thank you

Thank you for writing this book and letting us in on the inside of your life before, during and after the NBA. I would have never known that's how your life was and I'm glad how your life turned out. I was always a fan of you while you were in the NBA and I would like to thank you for taking this time out. sharing your life, ups and downs ins and out with us letting us in.