IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN: Fiserv Forum are over joy as former Milwaukee Bucks legend Ray Allen Jr has Returned to former team as a new….…see more

In a move that has Bucks fans celebrating across Wisconsin, Ray Allen Jr., son of Hall of Famer Ray Allen and rising basketball star in his own right, has officially returned to the Milwaukee Bucks organization in a groundbreaking new role.

The team announced today that Ray Allen Jr., 24, will be joining the Bucks as their Player Development Assistant and Community Engagement Ambassador, marking the first time a second-generation Allen has worn the Bucks name in an official capacity.

“It’s full circle,” said General Manager Jon Horst. “Ray Allen Sr. helped put Milwaukee basketball on the map. Now his son is back to help write the next chapter.”

A Legacy Reborn in Cream City

While his father, Ray Allen Sr., is remembered as one of the most electrifying shooters in NBA history — and a major figure in the Bucks’ resurgence during the late ’90s and early 2000s — Ray Allen Jr. is charting his own path.

After a standout collegiate career and brief international playing stint, Allen Jr. has returned stateside not as a player (for now), but as a mentor, motivator, and bridge between generations of Bucks players.

“Milwaukee is where my dad became a star, and it’s where I want to help grow the next one,” Allen Jr. said at a press event held inside Fiserv Forum. “I may not be draining threes in a Bucks jersey like he did — yet — but I’m here to give back and make an impact.”

Fans React with Pride and Excitement

The return of an “Allen” to the Bucks stirred immediate emotion from longtime fans. Social media platforms were flooded with side-by-side photos of father and son, both in green and cream.

“First Ray lit up the Bradley Center. Now Ray Jr. is bringing that fire to Fiserv,” one fan wrote.
“This is more than nostalgia — it’s destiny.”

Allen Jr.’s Role: More Than Symbolic

While the headline may draw on family legacy, team insiders insist Allen Jr.’s hire is based on merit. He’s reportedly been working closely with the Bucks’ G League affiliate over the past season, earning praise for his basketball IQ, player rapport, and natural leadership.

As Player Development Assistant, Allen Jr. will help guide younger Bucks players on and off the court — while also leading local initiatives as Community Engagement Ambassador, focusing on youth basketball, education programs, and family services.

“He brings energy, perspective, and passion,” said Bucks head coach Doc Rivers. “The name is familiar, sure. But Ray Jr. is here to earn his own story — and I think fans are going to love what he brings.”

Ray Allen Sr. gave Milwaukee unforgettable moments. Now, Ray Allen Jr. is here to create new ones — not from behind the arc, but from behind the scenes and within the community.

Fiserv Forum is lit once again. The Allen legacy continues — and it’s only getting started.