The list of attendees featured future hall of Famers and many of Allen’s former teammates. Paul Pierce, Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah were among the players who didn’t play with Allen in Memphis.

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Freedom wore only jersey Nos. 11 and 13 and put up 6.4 points and as many ...

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 ...

MEMPHIS, Tennessee— Tony Allen, 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.

Sixth man power forward/center Al Horford, who won two NCAA titles on some legendary Florida teams alongside Joakim Noah and ...

As the six-minute tribute video came to an end, the FedExForum crowd rose, applauding what Tony Allen meant to the Memphis Grizzlies during his jersey retirement ceremony Saturday night.

Former Memphis Grizzlies player Tony Allen, uper left, gestures to the crowd while standing with his family in the first half ...

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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It features interviews with numerous NBA stars and Hall ... "Grindfather" producer and Grizzlies creative video lead. Allen’s documentary comes on the heels of his joining Randolph and Marc Gasol as ...