The Memphis Grizzlies introduced the group will retire Tony Allen’s No. 9 on Saturday, March 15.
After signing as a free agent in 2010, Allen helped information the Grizzlies to the NBA Playoffs in all seven of his seasons in Memphis (2010-17) and factored into the membership’s first postseason victory in 2011 and the workforce’s journey to the 2013 Western Convention Finals. The Chicago native ranks second in franchise historical past in steals (762) and ranks within the high 10 in video games performed (462; sixth), offensive rebounds (741; ninth), blocks (217; tenth) and minutes (11,588; tenth).
Allen was named to the NBA All-Defensive workforce six instances throughout his seven years with the Grizzlies, receiving three First Group accolades (2011-12, 2012-13, 2014-15) and three Second Group honors (2010-11, 2015-16, 2016-17). With Allen defending the perimeter, the Grizzlies ranked within the NBA’s high 10 in factors allowed six instances in seven seasons, surrendering a league-best 89.3 factors within the 2012-13 season throughout a franchise-record 56-26 marketing campaign.
