Ray Allen Pens Tribute to Paul Pierce: 'What We Did in 2008 Was Special'

"To Paul, number 34, Congratulations on having your number raised up to the rafters."

Paul Pierce  and Ray Allen
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BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 27: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics and Ray Allen #34 of the Miami Heat look on during the game on January 27, 2013 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Paul Pierce  and Ray Allen

He may have gone golfing with George Lopez on the actual day that Paul Pierce's jersey was retired, but on Tuesday evening Ray Allen penned a tribute to his ex-Boston teammate that would fall within the "better late than never" category.

In the lengthy write-up, Allen congratulated Pierce for having his No. 34 put up into the TD Garden rafters this past Sunday, while also mentioning the beef that began when he signed with the Heat in free agency in 2012.

"Paul Pierce is the first guy that welcomed Kevin and me with open arms into his atmosphere from day one and we never looked back," Allen wrote. "Paul and I have spoken about our time together as teammates- going to battle night after night knowing we could count on one another and we have also talked about my decision to leave during free agency- a choice I made for my family. Despite what you may have heard or read or what is rumored- there is nothing but love. Paul and I are more interested in building bridges than putting up walls."

In fact, check out the full message right here:

#RetiredPlayerDrama.

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