"Bro, ain't no elite defenders now. Everything is a switch, ain't no arm bustle, the physicality part is wiped out. So, okay now what do I gotta do, I gotta let you go East, West. Now, if you a ...

Tony Allen built his NBA reputation on defense. Nicknamed the “Grindfather” during his years with the Memphis Grizzlies, Allen made a career out of hounding scorers, fighting through screens, and ...

"Defense in the league is pretty much a lost art" – Tony Allen on why he wanted to start a defense-focused academy originally appeared on Basketball Network. Tony Allen takes great pride in being an ...

When it comes to individual defenders, not many names strike fear in the hearts of offensive players like Tony Allen. The six-time All-Defensive Team member took pride in his defensive ability. In his ...

Tony Allen, known as "The Grindfather," played for the Grizzlies from 2010 to 2017. He embraced his role as a lockdown defender, specializing in guarding the opposing team's best player. Tony Allen, ...

Former Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen has been selected for the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The induction ceremony will take place on Oct. 21 at the Renasant Convention Center.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Memphis Grizzlies top defender Tony Allen will play in Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder after being treated for an eye issue that flared up Saturday morning. Allen left the ...

This week we got a Chicago hooper on the show, first team All-D, and the Grindfather — Tony Allen joins Knuckleheads.

The winners of the 2025 Summer League Film Festival, co-led by Mark Wahlberg ’s Unrealistic Ideas, NBA Hall of Famer Kevin ...