Grizzlies retire ‘Grindfather’ Tony Allen’s No. 9 jersey

Tony Allen's Memphis Grizzlies jersey retirement ceremony fitting in all ways
Tony Allen's Memphis Grizzlies jersey retirement was heartfelt and fun, befitting a Core Four member known as The Grindfather.
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 Memphis Grizzlies during his jersey retirement ceremony on Saturday night.
The Memphis Grizzlies Could Learn a Lot From Tony Allen
The Grizzlies of Memphis are currently undergoing their greatest bit of adversity of the 2024-2025 NBA season. Their MVP, Jaren Jackson Jr., is out for the immediate future. Their superstar, Ja Morant,
Ahead of Tony Allen's jersey retirement, Ja Morant says Grizzlies need to get back to grit-and-grind
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 at a blistering pace and emphasize shooting 3-pointers and running in transition.
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 the retirement of his No. 9 jersey.
Former Memphis Grizzlies player Tony Allen has jersey retired into the rafters of the FedEx Forum
The 'Grindfather' Tony Allen gets jersey retired into the rafters of the FedEx Forum. Watch Next .
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 first-team selection.
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