Historical Memphis Grizzlies Goalkeeper and Core 4 member Tony Allen’s jersey is formally retired.
The Grizzlies introduced Tuesday that Allen’s jersey retirement ceremony will happen March 15 at FedExForum, when Memphis performs the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder. Allen will be part of Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol amongst Grizzlies who’ve been honored with jersey retirement ceremonies.
Allen instructed The Business Enchantment in Could The Grizzlies instructed him his jersey can be retired throughout the 2024-25 season. He added that the celebration would come with a documentary that traces his Chicago roots.
“I’m wanting ahead to it,” Allen stated. “I hope I’ve a field of tissues with me.”
Allen performed seven seasons with the Grizzlies, making the playoffs yearly, together with reaching the Western Convention Finals in 2013.
Allen, nicknamed “The Father of the Grind,” set the tone on protection for one of many NBA’s most tenacious teams. He was a six-time All-Defensive choice throughout the Grizzlies’ “Grit and Grind” period.
Randolph’s ceremony passed off in 2021 whereas Gasol was inducted final April. Gasol’s induction was the primary time the Core 4, which additionally consists of present Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley, was again in the identical constructing. Conley traveled to Memphis between away video games to attend Gasol’s ceremony.
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The Saturday, March 15 date falls between two Timberwolves house video games, giving Conley the chance to return for Allen’s ceremony if he chooses.
Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies author for The Business Enchantment. Contact Damichael at damichael.cole@commercialappeal.comObserve Damichael on X, previously often known as Twitter, @DamichaelC
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