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Ray Allen's Game 6 Three with Julio Manteiga
With 5 seconds left on the clock, Ray Allen hit a clutch three from the right corner, tying the game and forcing overtime in a moment that would change NBA championship history. Here to talk about the moment is the Head of Content and Communications at the National Basketball Retired Players Association Julio Manteiga, who talks about what he saw at the game, getting starstruck by Metallica, and going to Cuba with the NBA.
Showtime Codes:
(5:15) What was it like working for the NBA for 18 years?
(9:27) What was David Stern like?
(11:20) The biggest moment of Julio's career--going to Cuba
(14:20) Who is the best former player to hang out with?
(18:58) Getting starstruck by Metallica
(24:13) How Ray Allen's age helped with the shot
(30:35) What did Julio see?
(37:09) The undersold part--the Chris Bosh tip
(46:00) Training for this shot
(52:00) New credential: butterfly effect
(56:46) Best teammate of all time
(01:05:20) The Heat's culture
(01:07:30) The best diner in Miami
(01:08:00) Favorite pass
(01:09:00) Best sports' branding
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