Allen was known for his defensive intensity, epitomized by his shutdown defense against Klay Thompson in the 2015 playoffs. Though his offensive stats may not be as impressive as his fellow "Core ...
The Genesis of a Basketball Legend Tony Allen's journey began on the night of the 2004 NBA Draft when he was selected 25th overall by the Boston Celtics. Initially, the spotlight shone brighter on ...
In a significant turn of events, the Memphis Grizzlies recently decided to retire Tony Allen's number 9 jersey, igniting a discussion around the NBA's evolving rules for recognizing defensive players.
The player I always had the most trouble with individually was Tony Allen. The post After Tony Allen’s '25 MVP' Praise for ...
Tony Allen's new documentary, "Tony Allen: The Grindfather," premiered Tuesday night and will be available on YouTube on March 6. It features interviews with numerous NBA stars and Hall of Famers, ...
This Saturday, March 15, the Memphis Grizzlies will retire Tony Allen’s #9 jersey. They will face off against the Miami Heat. Allen, known for his relentless defense, will have his jersey hanging in ...
With the Golden State Warriors' strong play since the All-Star break and the Dubs getting a big lift from their defense, ...
Basketball has changed a lot since Allen last suited up for the Grizzlies in 2017. In Allen's time, the Grizzlies' offense was slow, methodical and embraced midrange isolations. Today's Grizzlies play ...