The basketball great, who starred alongside Denzel Washington in Spike Lee’s 1998 basketball sports drama He Got Game, also made it clear he wanted others to learn from his mishap and not be afraid to fail.
“My helmet saved me from a far worse fate. I didn’t want to post this at first because no one wants to show their missteps in life, but as you get older, you learn that life isn’t always about being cool or perfect. It is ok to be vulnerable! More importantly, I had to post this as a reminder for everyone to please wear your helmets when you ride! #scarstoyourbeautiful #wefalldownbutwegetup #whenyoufallgetbackup #helmetsafety #ouch #scarstellyourstory,” Allen concluded.
Check out a few photos from his accident below.
