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Morning sports update: Ray Allen said he received death threats after leaving the Celtics in 2012

On Tuesday, it was announced that Hank Steinbrenner, oldest son of George Steinbrenner, died at age of 63. The cause, according to a family announcement, was a “longstanding health issue.”

Ray Allen talked about Kevin Garnett and leaving the Celtics: At some point in the future when sports return and fans are allowed back into venues, Kevin Garnett’s number will be retired by the Celtics. His former teammates from the last Boston title will be there, with possibly one notable exception.

Ray Allen, whose relationship with several Celtics — including Garnett — deteriorated after he left for the rival Miami Heat in free agency in 2012, remains distant from many of his former teammates.