Following the Grizzlies’ win, they hung a jersey in the rafters. Of course, that jersey was the No. 9 worn by Tony Allen. While Allen didn’t begin his career in Memphis and spent seven years ...

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.

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 ...

(AP) — 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. He is just the ...

(AP) — 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. He is just ...