The art of the deal: Ray Allen trade helped build Thunder's nucleus

How the Ray Allen-Jeff Green trade became the basis for setting two franchises on their separate ways

 
BY DARNELL MAYBERRY | Published: December 4, 2009   

Nick Collison hated to see his old friend Ray Allen shipped out on draft night back in 2007. But Collison knew the move needed to be made.

"All along, I felt like it made sense,” Collison said. "It wasn’t like we were breaking up a team that had a ton of success. It was just one of those things that had to be done.

photo - Oklahoma City’s Jeff Green, right, was obtained by the franchise — then the Sonics — as part of a deal for Ray Allen, who at the time was the face of the Sonics’ franchise. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City’s Jeff Green, right, was obtained by the franchise — then the Sonics — as part of a deal for Ray Allen, who at the time was the face of the Sonics’ franchise. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman

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"I think it was the right decision. I think we’re set up pretty good now for the future.”

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