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Marreese Speights: I wanna s/o to my big bro in my fav player @Tony Allen for helping me become a better player!!! Much love bro Twitter @Mospeights16

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Kim English: I keep hearing college Bball analyst say College defense is tougher than NBA defense. I see your Aaron Craft, and I raise you a Tony Allen! Twitter @Englishscope24

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Tony Allen: Losing my phone is the worst!!! Currently tweeting from my daughter phone. Twitter @aa000G9

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Grizzlies wing Tony Allen admitted, “I ain’t no analyst,” but he offered up an opinion of his former team anyway, and his diagnosis of the Celtics was about as pretty as their 14-17 record. “They’re missing a lot of pieces,” said Allen, who left Boston for a three-year deal in Memphis two summers ago. WEEI.com

Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

Somewhat offering his stamp of approval on the replacement of Ray Allen‘s 3-point shooting prowess with fellow veteran Jason Terry, Allen instead harped on the absence of players … well … like himself. “I don’t think they’ve really got a defensive-minded guy yet,” added Allen. “I mean, they’ve got one [Avery Bradley], but I can’t say he’s 100 percent just yet. I don’t think they’ve got the center like Perk [Kendrick Perkins]. It’s kind of hard finding a guy like — a guy who clogs up the paint, talks trash to you and can actually back it up. They’re just missing a lot. I don’t know. I don’t see the same team from 2008.” WEEI.com

Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

Here are some more thoughts from Allen from today’s shootaround: On his impending free agency and if a return to Boston is in the cards: "I’m in a comfortable position right now. I like where I’m at. I showed what I can do. I pretty much know that I’m a force on any team. Man, who knows. The sky is the limit. I’m where I want to be right now. We’ve got a new organization and a new everything going for us over here. Our motto is to grit-and-grind and grind forward over here." Boston Herald

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It’s been a long and arduous road but the adidas Rose 3 has finally been seen on an NBA court, just not on the NBA superstar that everybody was expecting. While Derrick Rose is still busy trying to come back from his injury, Grizzlies defensive specialist and Twitter maven Tony Allen took to court against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a never before seen colorway of the adidas Rose 3. With a blue upper with white accents, it’s hard to really see if Allen’s shoe more closely resembles the Rose 3 that released earlier in the year in terms of materials or if it’s more like the Rose 3 “Brenda” which has a softer feel with a faint hint of an elephant print. Whether or not this will get a retail drop remains to be seen, but with enough patience, one can actually replicate the colorway Allen was wearing on the miadidas website. Kicks On Fire

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As Tommy Heinsohn said, the young core of Al Jefferson, Rajon Rondo, Kendrick Perkins, Tony Allen and Delonte West were “like puppies: Every time you saw them, you wanted to pet them.” “We used to have a lot of laughs together, because when I was here, things weren’t going too well as far as winning,” said Jefferson. “But we always had the locker room live with me, [Rondo], Tony Allen, Kendrick Perkins and Delonte West. We all kept it live, and we were fun guys to be around. In the time we were here, when we were losing, we hardly ever got blown out. It was always close games, but we were just such a young team, we didn’t know how to finish those games. I knew if we could’ve stayed together, things could’ve got better for us.” WEEI.com

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Chris Vernon: Tony Allen promised us on the show that he would try to dunk on Thabeet this year. Is tonight the night??? Twitter @ChrisVernonShow

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Tony Allen: Yo toronto raptors got on some jurassic park uniforms,, smh, the worst!! Twitter @aa000G9

Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Tony Allen 

Pera inherits, though, a team that believes it's built to win — now. "We've shown so many signs of being great and being a team that could pretty much be dominant," guard Tony Allen said. "We've shown flashes of it. Coach (Lionel Hollins) said this year that consistency will be the key. Everybody has to be all in. The more we build on that the more confident upstairs will be about keeping us together." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Josh Robbins: Memphis' Tony Allen appeared to hurt one of his legs. Griz call a timeout and Alln walks straight to the locker room. Twitter @JoshuaBRobbins

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Josh Robbins: Report on Tony Allen from the #Grizzlies: He has a mild left-ankle sprain. Twitter @JoshuaBRobbins

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen, Injuries 

Jonathan Abrams: Talked to Tony Allen today and brought up his defense. Allen: "I don't just play defense. I make plays." Twitter @Jpdabrams

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

Thirty-two-point-seven seconds was all the time Chicago Bulls rookie guard Ryan Allen and his older brother Memphis Grizzlies veteran guard Tony Allen shared on the United Center court on Tuesday. There was nothing special in terms of basketball that occurred during that span. They guarded each other for three possessions, but neither touched the ball and then the first-half clock expired. Ryan didn’t see the court again the rest of the evening. Yet, with it being Ryan’s first NBA game, the two brothers having never faced each other at any level and both being from Chicago, the few moments they did have together Tuesday were some of the greatest for the two brothers and their mother, Ella. “It was awesome,” said Ella, who cheered for both teams behind the Grizzlies’ bench. “It was really awesome. I was like on 10. To see both of my babies out there on the floor together, I’m like, what an accomplishment, the greatest accomplishment you can make. “I never even fathomed (that would happen.) I never even thought this would happen on nobody’s earth. I just never thought it would happen, but it did. I thank God for it. It was awesome.” ESPN.com

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When Tony spoke to Ryan on the floor during the game, it was the first time they talked in a few days. Tony said prior to the game he was treating Ryan like a regular NBA foe and hadn’t talked to him even though Tony got into Chicago the day before. “I treat him like a rival,” Tony said. “I don’t want to talk to him before no game. I’m not in talking to anyone before a game, not even my brother.” Ryan said, “I was trying to call him. He wouldn’t answer. What is up? I wasn’t surprised he did that.” Ella is accustomed to her two son’s different mentalities. But as much as they’re their own people, she says they click perfectly. “It’s like night and day,” Ella said. “Ryan is a little bit more laid back and reserved. Tony’s a little bit more upbeat. They’re like night and day. They gel really well. They get along really good. Tony is crazy about him. That’s his heart.” ESPN.com

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Tony Allen: Listening 2 some! Trill music from @Stephen Jackson. Unreleased + Get ready world!!! Twitter @aa000G9

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Allen once told reporters that he'd like to retire in Memphis. But that decision is out of his hands given he'll become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The Griz cannot extend Allen's contract this season. Players must be signed to at least a four-year deal to be eligible for a contract extension, per the NBA's collective bargaining agreement. "I can't think about that. I have to let that play out," Allen said. "When I came here, I did everything they asked me to do. I'll keep it simple and let the organization make that decision. I don't want to go anywhere." Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

However, the best news regarding Allen these days is that he's back on the basketball court while recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. The Grizzlies' stalwart on defense underwent a minor procedure during the offseason to repair cartilage in his left knee. Allen has been in town working out in FedExForum and declared that he'll be ready when training camp opens Oct. 2. "I'm definitely getting myself back to being that thirsty dog," Allen said. "I don't want to rush it. But I'll be back for the first game, Oct. 31, against the (Los Angeles) Clippers. I guarantee that." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Tony Allen: S/o 2. @Hamed Haddadi. congrats Twitter

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