Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen misses Game 7 with bruised ribs | NBA ...
Sunday's Game 7 marks the 3rd contest in the series Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has been forced to miss with injury.
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The Cavaliers will play Game 7 of their NBA playoffs series vs. the Magic without injured star center Jarrett Allen, who injured his ribs in Game 4.
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Jarrett Allen - 10 things to know with detail
Jarrett Allen is a professional basketball player who currently plays as a center for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA.
He was born on April 21, 1998, in Austin, Texas.
Allen played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns at the University of Texas at Austin. He declared for the NBA draft after his sophomore year.
He was selected as the 22nd overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft by the Brooklyn Nets.
Allen quickly established himself as a reliable defender and shot-blocker in the league. He was known for his impressive shot-blocking ability and rim protection.
In the 2019-2020 season, he averaged a career-high 11.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game with the Nets.
Allen was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in January 2021 as part of a multi-team trade deal involving the Brooklyn Nets and the Houston Rockets.
He has continued to be a key player for the Cavaliers, providing solid defense and rebounding in the frontcourt.
Allen signed a five-year contract extension with the Cavaliers in August 2021 worth $100 million, solidifying his future with the team.
Off the court, Jarrett Allen is known for his charitable work and community involvement. He has participated in various outreach programs and events to give back to the community.