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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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"That's a good question," the former Memphis Grizzlies standout said. The question was simple, but thought-provoking: What would Tony Allen look like on the current Grizzlies team? "One thing for sure,
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