Tony Allen Basketball

Tony Allen is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association.

In late-April of 2009, a Chicago man reportedly sent a death threat to Allen. In response, security around Allen was increased as the Celtics visited the Chicago Bulls on April 23, 2009.ESPN.com: Reports: Tony Allen Target of Threat

Prior to playing in the NBA, Allen played college basketball first at Wabash Valley College in Illinois, then with the Oklahoma State Cowboys. He helped the team reach the Final Four in 2004, earning the Big 12 Player of the Year award and becoming the first player at Oklahoma State to break the 1,000-point barrier in two seasons.NBA.com: Tony Allen

After college, Allen was selected 25th overall in the 2004 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. He made his professional debut that same year, playing in 77 games and averaging 6.4 points and 2.9 rebounds per game with a field-goal percentage of .475. In the 2007-2008 season, Allen scored a career-best 494 points, leading the Celtics to the NBA Championship.NBA.com: Tony Allen

In 2007, Allen was found not guilty of assault charges stemming from a 2005 shooting outside a Chicago restaurant. Allen was not named the suspect in the shooting, however another man claimed Allen broke his eye socket.

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• NBA.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-4
  • Weight: 213
  • Rookie Year: 2004