Sonics All-Star guard Ray Allen underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs in both of his ankles earlier today. The procedure was performed by Dr. Richard Ferkel at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

Allen will be in a walking boot for 3-4 weeks, after which he will begin rehabilitation. The typical recovery period for this type of procedure generally lasts 2-3 months.

Allen appeared in 55 games for the Sonics this year, his 11th season in the NBA, and averaged a career-high 26.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 40.3 minutes per contest. A seven-time NBA All-Star, Allen scored a career-high 54 points vs. Utah on Jan. 12, 2007.