Tony Allen's Memphis Grizzlies jersey retirement ceremony featured a heartfelt, 50-minute speech from the former NBA player. Allen, known for his defensive prowess and hustle, expressed gratitude ...

Longtime NBA guard Tony Allen had his No. 9 jersey retired by the Grizzlies on Saturday night in Memphis. A defensive stalwart, the 2004 first-round pick earned the nickname "the Grindfather" for ...

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Tony Allen, he of the Memphis Grizzlies grit-and-grind era, had his jersey retired Saturday after the game against the Miami Heat at FedExForum. Known as the Grindfather, Allen is the third of the ...

whose defensive prowess and unique verbiage created the Memphis Grizzlies’ Grit ‘n Grind era, was honored Saturday night with the retirement of his No. 9 jersey. He is just the third Memphis ...

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The list of attendees featured future hall of Famers and many of Allen’s former teammates. Paul Pierce, Derrick Rose and ...

Tony Allen, a member of the Core Four who played for the Memphis Grizzlies from 2011 to 2016, was a 3-time NBA All-Defensive first-team selection.