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Ray Allen's seminal performance with each of his 4 teams

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Ray Allen officially called it a career Tuesday, and he leaves behind a unique legacy at each of his four NBA stops.

Few players have gotten to enjoy so much success, and so many defining moments, with so many teams. But Allen brought his unrelenting work ethic and laser-guided jumper with him wherever he went, and produced iconic performances at every stage of his career.

Here they are, in chronological order:

Milwaukee Bucks

2001 Eastern Conference finals, Game 6: 41 points, playoff-record-tying 9 3-pointers

Allen helped force a Game 7 against the 76ers, nudging his Bucks to within a game of the Finals with one of the great shooting displays in playoff history. He went for 41 points, equaling a playoff record (at the time) with nine 3-pointers (on 13 attempts), as Milwaukee built a huge lead and then held on for the win to send the series back to Philly.

Seattle SuperSonics

2005 Western Conference quarterfinals, Game 4: 45 points, 17-28 FG, 6 assists, 4 steals

This wasn't just a sizzling shooting night but an all-around dominant outing that effectively spelled the end of the Kings' golden era. Allen nailed jumpers, sure, but he also hit countless driving layups and floaters, found teammates with slick passes, dove for loose balls, picked pockets, and ultimately took over the game.

The Sonics needed all of it in a game they'd trailed by as many as 19 points. They were still down 12 at halftime, and six early in the fourth quarter. By the time Allen was done laying waste to Arco Arena, Seattle was headed home with a 13-point win, and a 3-1 series lead it wouldn't relinquish.

Boston Celtics

2010 NBA Finals, Game 2: 32 points, Finals record 8 3-pointers

Allen's career was on the downswing at this point, but he proved he still had a flare for big-game magic by helping the Celtics level up the Finals against the Lakers. He poured in 27 points in the first half alone, making his first seven 3-balls and finishing with eight - both Finals records that still stand.

Miami Heat

2013 NBA Finals, Game 6: THAT Shot

Not much to say that hasn't already been said. This was the incredible capstone to an incredible career.

No, Allen didn't dominate this game start to finish the way he had so many others. He finished with just nine points on 3-of-8 shooting. None of that matters.

Given the situation, the stakes, everything it took - the wherewithal, athleticism, gusto, confidence, calmness - and everything that followed, it's not a stretch to call Allen's game-tying three against the Spurs the biggest in NBA history.

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