Grizzlies retire “Grindfather” Tony Allen’s No. 9 jersey
Tony Allen, whose defensive prowess and unique verbiage created the Memphis Grizzlies’ Grit ’n Grind era, was honored with ...
Ahead of Tony Allen's jersey retirement, Ja Morant says Grizzlies need to get back to grit-and-grind
Tony Allen paused to ponder what to say next. "That's a good question," the former Memphis Grizzlies standout ...
Tony Allen: Why Can This Unsung Player's Jersey Be Retired?
In the long history of the NBA, a player's career achievements often serve as prerequisites for jersey retirements. However, Tony Allen, known as a role player who did not shine in the spotlight, ...
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Herrington: Tony Allen took over and reminded Memphis why it loves him
On and off the court, Allen turned being an NBA player into a kind of lunatic performance art, and in Memphis, he found a ...
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Tony Allen’s Legacy: The Heart of the Grit and Grind Era
This Saturday, March 15, the Memphis Grizzlies will retire Tony Allen’s #9 jersey. They will face off against the Miami Heat.
Fans, former teammates, Grizzlies honor 'first-team guy' Tony Allen at jersey retirement ceremony
A six-minute tribute video came to an end as the FedExForum crowd stood to its feet, applauding what Tony Allen meant to the ...
Former Grizzlies star Tony Allen's roots, journey examined in new documentary 'Grindfather'
Former Memphis Grizzlies star Tony Allen fought emotions, tears at screening of "The Grindfather," a team-produced ...
Watch: Memphis Grizzlies, fans celebrate Tony Allen at jersey retirement ceremony
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 ...
Three of Tony Allen's most notable moments, and how grit-and-grind Memphis Grizzlies came to be
Tony Allen's biggest moments are a reminder of why he is one of the Memphis Grizzlies franchise's most beloved former players.