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05:36 PM ET 01.23 | While he's still a key cog on the defending champions, Miami Heat guard Ray Allen says that he may retire at the end of the 2012-13 season if his body can't take the lengthy NBA schedule. Still one of the league's best shooters - he's knocked down 43 percent of his three-point shots this year - Allen doesn't want to drag on his career once his skills deteriorate. That hasn't happened yet, but the 37-year-old isn't shy about acknowledging the end is near. "I'm at a point where I've been pretty successful and I've gotten to the point where I really understand the game and how to play it," Allen told the Racine Journal Times. "But I'm not going to be that guy who just hangs on. At some point, I can let it go."

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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January 23, 2013 05:43 PM ET

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OK Ray... hopefully Knicks will make it easy for you with a quick exit ticket. I do feel you on that though.. there's more to life than basketball.. when it's time to go... you go!

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January 23, 2013 05:47 PM ET

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I'm pretty sure he can play until he's 40. He can do what Novak does right now, just sit in a spot/corner and wait for the ball and shoot.

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January 23, 2013 05:57 PM ET

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Originally posted 05:47 PM ET 01.23 by Bukowski

I'm pretty sure he can play until he's 40. He can do what Novak does right now, just sit in a spot/corner and wait for the ball and shoot.

I lost all respect when he joined Miami to win the easy way... he's fake like Chris Bosh at center.

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January 23, 2013 06:23 PM ET

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I don't mind him leaving Boston, he had to leave. Else he would have set the team back for years with the 20-30 millions he would have gotten.

Bradley had to become a starter, Celtics needed a faster paced offense, no place for Allen.

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January 23, 2013 07:54 PM ET

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Good.

...the best policy

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January 23, 2013 08:17 PM ET

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Originally posted 05:57 PM ET 01.23 by Lostwill

I lost all respect when he joined Miami to win the easy way... he's fake like Chris Bosh at center.

Ah really? When the HC says Rondo will shoot more and have more control then says your minuted will be reduced drastically and Rondo and Ray didnt get along anyway ....Ray made the right move and took a pay cut going to Miami to be happy....He made the right move!!! Oh you forgot LeBron left the Cavs to win the big one too, the Cavs got to the playoffs and loss several times then jumped ship.....Ray jumped ship from Seattle to go to a winner....Garnett jumped ship from the Timberwolves to win...I dont understand your point!!!

CREEPY FACE !!

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January 23, 2013 08:18 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:17 PM ET 01.23 by CREEPY FACE !!

Ah really? When the HC says Rondo will shoot more and have more control then says your minuted will be reduced drastically and Rondo and Ray didnt get along anyway ....Ray made the right move and took a pay cut going to Miami to be happy....He made the right move!!! Oh you forgot LeBron left the Cavs to win the big one too, the Cavs got to the playoffs and loss several times then jumped ship.....Ray jumped ship from Seattle to go to a winner....Garnett jumped ship from the Timberwolves to win...I dont understand your point!!!

Bosh did the same....smart moves!!!

CREEPY FACE !!

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January 23, 2013 08:25 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:18 PM ET 01.23 by CREEPY FACE !!

Bosh did the same....smart moves!!!

The Mighty Raptors are tearing the Heat apart.

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January 23, 2013 08:27 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:25 PM ET 01.23 by Onion

The Mighty Raptors are tearing the Heat apart.

Alfie!!! things like that is bound to happen but when playoff time is here...the Raptors will be watching the Heat!!!

CREEPY FACE !!

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January 23, 2013 08:29 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:27 PM ET 01.23 by CREEPY FACE !!

Alfie!!! things like that is bound to happen but when playoff time is here...the Raptors will be watching the Heat!!!

That's not how you become my friend

Onion

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January 23, 2013 08:29 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:27 PM ET 01.23 by CREEPY FACE !!

Alfie!!! things like that is bound to happen but when playoff time is here...the Raptors will be watching the Heat!!!

are

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January 23, 2013 08:31 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:29 PM ET 01.23 by Onion

That's not how you become my friend

I know you walked in the donut shop and asked for one of Creepys special jelly donuts ....from that time you became famous...like Famous Amos is!!!

CREEPY FACE !!

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January 23, 2013 08:35 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:31 PM ET 01.23 by CREEPY FACE !!

I know you walked in the donut shop and asked for one of Creepys special jelly donuts ....from that time you became famous...like Famous Amos is!!!

lol Boston Creme

Onion

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January 23, 2013 08:45 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:35 PM ET 01.23 by Onion

lol Boston Creme

Take this number and stand in line youre only number 99 Ill be right with you in an hour....some characters want to use their famous status....not in here not at Mister Donuts!!! everyone is equally foolish for eating Creepys jelly!!!

CREEPY FACE !!

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January 23, 2013 08:48 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:45 PM ET 01.23 by CREEPY FACE !!

Take this number and stand in line youre only number 99 Ill be right with you in an hour....some characters want to use their famous status....not in here not at Mister Donuts!!! everyone is equally foolish for eating Creepys jelly!!!

Sorry this alien only eats Tim Horton donuts

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January 23, 2013 09:24 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:48 PM ET 01.23 by Onion

Sorry this alien only eats Tim Horton donuts

Smart monster, alien, furry animal!!

CREEPY FACE !!

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January 23, 2013 09:28 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:17 PM ET 01.23 by CREEPY FACE !!

Ah really? When the HC says Rondo will shoot more and have more control then says your minuted will be reduced drastically and Rondo and Ray didnt get along anyway ....Ray made the right move and took a pay cut going to Miami to be happy....He made the right move!!! Oh you forgot LeBron left the Cavs to win the big one too, the Cavs got to the playoffs and loss several times then jumped ship.....Ray jumped ship from Seattle to go to a winner....Garnett jumped ship from the Timberwolves to win...I dont understand your point!!!

Okay. I want to know whose standing in for Creepy today?