Over Allen’s seven seasons with the Grizzlies, he earned first team All-Defensive honors in 2012, 2013 and 2015, and added second team honors in 2011, 2016 and 2017.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — 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 ...

Tony Allen's Memphis Grizzlies jersey retirement ceremony featured a heartfelt, 50-minute speech from the former NBA player. Allen, known for his defensive prowess and hustle, expressed gratitude ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — 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.

Ahead of Tony Allen's jersey retirement, Ja Morant says Grizzlies need to get back to grit-and-grind Damichael Cole, Memphis Commercial Appeal Sat, Mar 15, 2025 · 3 min read ...

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 ...

Ahead of Tony Allen's jersey retirement, Ja Morant says Grizzlies need to get back to grit-and-grind Damichael Cole Memphis Commercial Appeal 0:05 ...

On Saturday night, the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Miami Heat 125-91, but what happened after the game was much more intriguing. Following the Grizzlies’ win, they hung a jersey in the rafters.

"The Grindfather" exchanged grit and grind for gratitude Saturday night as the Memphis Grizzlies raised Tony Allen's No. 9 to the rafters.