Malik Omar Allen (born June 27, 1978 in Willingboro,
New Jersey) is an American professional basketball
player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the
NBA.
After four years at Villanova University Allen went
undrafted in the 2000 NBA Draft. He began his career
in the ABA with the San Diego Wildfire and in the
International Basketball League with Trenton in
2000-01 season. On July 20, 2001 he was signed by
the Miami Heat of the NBA. He stayed with the Heat
until he was traded on February 24, 2005 to the
Charlotte Bobcats. The Chicago Bulls signed him to a
two-year deal on September 2nd 2005. Over two
seasons with the Bulls Allen played in 114 regular
season games making 21 starts and averaged 4.5
points and 2.3 rebounds per game. On September 10th
2007 the New Jersey Nets signed Allen to a one-year
contract worth $964,636 (US$).
Allen appeared in 21 NBA Playoff games. He started
all six playoff games for Chicago during '06
playoffs.
On February 19, 2008, he was traded to the Dallas
Mavericks along with Jason Kidd and Antoine Wright
in exchange for Keith Van Horn, Devin Harris,
Trenton Hassell, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, $3
million cash and 2008 and 2010 first round draft
picks.
