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Justin Quinn

Former Celtics champion Ray Allen shares images from bike accident; asks others to wear helmets

Former Boston Celtics champion shooting guard Ray Allen had himself a close call on his bicycle recently and wants the world to know on the off chance it encourages a few souls to take greater care on two wheels.

The 2008 Celtics title team member posted several photos on his personal Instagram of the injuries he sustained in a tumble from his bike after hitting a tree branch in the road while distracted by a nearby vehicle near his home. “Yesterday as I approached the end of my bike ride, I was cruising through my neighborhood and a car pulled up slowly behind me,” wrote the UConn product.

“I sped up to get out of the way,” he continued.

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