Ray Hits The Big 3

Alright guys, my good friend Chris Mario had the opportunity to watch Ray Allen break the all-time 3 point record on Thursday night against the Celtics.  In case you don't know, Mario idolizes Allen, so witnessing this was one of the biggest sporting moments of his life.  Here is what he thought of seeing the event.

Greetings, faithful followers of Peter Mertens. I had the privilege on Thursday night of witnessing Walter Ray Allen overtake Reggie Miller’s three point record at a home game against the Los Angeles Lakers. As a Celtics fan, it was awe-inspiring. I have been to many games at the Garden, including a game 7 conference final against the Magic, and I have never seen such a charged atmosphere in Boston.

Every time Ray touched the ball, the Garden exploded in cheers. When he broke the record, it was madness. While jumping and hugging the inebriated Asian man to my left, I realized what this record means in the grand scheme of things.

Our generation has grown up hearing about the great footprints the Celtics of old left in history. I have heard “Havlicek stole the ball!” just about every time I have seen a Celtics montage. Boston takes enormous pride in the Celtic’s legends - Larry Bird, Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, the list goes on.

And yet, until 2008, our generation tagged along for the ride. Holding pride in the accomplishments of the old guard. We were like hopeless Notre Dame fans, shouting loud and proud about titles and records that occurred years before we were born. Enter the Celtics of new. Over the past three years I have witnessed Pierce’s comeback (I know he is a huge actor. But it was still awesome as a Boston fan), Rondo’s steal against the Magic, and the blowout in LA. And now, in person, I have seen the three-point record broken in Boston.

And so the new “Big Three” now relieves Bird, Parish, and McHale. Our generation finally has memories of great moments in Celtics history to call our own.

As a big fan of Ray, it was an honor. You are a class act and a true example of hard work paying off. Thank you for bringing greatness back to Boston.