Traffic welcomes Ray Allen in Manila

Welcome to Manila, two-time NBA champion Ray Allen.

Not the best way to greet a basketball legend but the Philippines gave Allen, who arrived here Tuesday, a first hand look of one of the things Manila is infamously known for.

In his post, Allen put some work in, running several miles around Makati.

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“Me and @tyfleming3 ventured into the unknown this morning. We ran through many different neighborhoods often times hoping we were heading in the right direction. The traffic was everywhere!!! #carpediem #tuktuk #manilamiles#runtheworld #runningisfree,” Allen posted on his Instagram account (@trayfour).

The 42-year-old Allen flew to Manila from Hong Kong, where he attended a Sneaker Con event.

Allen last played for the Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals but only announced his retirement in 2016 in a letter on the Player’s Tribune.

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