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

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.
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.
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 Saturday night with the retirement of his No. 9 jersey. He is just the third Memphis player to receive the honor,
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.
Tony Allen Had Perfect Profane Description of Grizzlies During Jersey Retirement
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 his tenacious play throughout his 15-year NBA career.
Former Memphis Grizzlies player Tony Allen has jersey retired into the rafters of the FedEx Forum
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