So, who's the better player and shooter between these two? They basically have the same style, so it's a must that they get compared, but who would you say has been more affected with that style throughout his career?
To me, the answer is without a doubt Ray Allen.
In my opinion, Ray Allen is the greatest shooter throughout the history of basketball. The guy is lights out, and he knows how to get himself open. Like Reggie, he can't create his own shot off the dribble, but man... he knows how to create space off the ball and make himself 'open' with as little room as possible. Plus, the fact his release is so quick helps him as well. It's such a beauty to watch him play the game.
Also, the fact that he has an NBA Championship (where he should have won MVP honors, I might add), something Reggie was never able to accomplish, helps him as well. Now he has set the record for most threes in an NBA Finals Game, and he has a chance to win another Championship this year, and perhaps even get that MVP honor he should have received in 2008.
Reggie Miller was a great, great player, who hit so many tremendous clutch shots throughout his career that it's just ridiculous, but Ray Allen could do everything Reggie did and do it better. He is that good, and I think if he continues to play like he did last night throughout this series against the Lakers, then he will finally start getting the recognition he deserves, which is without a doubt one of the greatest to ever play the game.
..............................................
To me, the answer is without a doubt Ray Allen.
In my opinion, Ray Allen is the greatest shooter throughout the history of basketball. The guy is lights out, and he knows how to get himself open. Like Reggie, he can't create his own shot off the dribble, but man... he knows how to create space off the ball and make himself 'open' with as little room as possible. Plus, the fact his release is so quick helps him as well. It's such a beauty to watch him play the game.
Also, the fact that he has an NBA Championship (where he should have won MVP honors, I might add), something Reggie was never able to accomplish, helps him as well. Now he has set the record for most threes in an NBA Finals Game, and he has a chance to win another Championship this year, and perhaps even get that MVP honor he should have received in 2008.
Reggie Miller was a great, great player, who hit so many tremendous clutch shots throughout his career that it's just ridiculous, but Ray Allen could do everything Reggie did and do it better. He is that good, and I think if he continues to play like he did last night throughout this series against the Lakers, then he will finally start getting the recognition he deserves, which is without a doubt one of the greatest to ever play the game.