Celtics Wire published a feature examining every Boston Celtics player who hails from California, with particular focus on Hall of Fame shooting guard Ray Allen. The piece, authored by Justin Quinn, explores the pipeline of talent from the Golden State to the historic NBA franchise.
Allen, who played for Boston from 2007 to 2012, was a key member of the 2008 championship team alongside Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. The California native averaged 17.4 points per game during his Celtics tenure while shooting 39.8 percent from three-point range.
The article surveys other California-born players who have worn the Celtics jersey throughout franchise history, tracing the geographic connection between the West Coast state and one of the NBA's most storied organizations.
