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Tony Allen: GNG baby !!!! Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

Tony Allen: In conclusion ,We learned something this year! Seeking opportunity and Work on closing ! New model for next year Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

Two summers ago when Wallace, as the Grizzlies' general manager, was trying to lure then-free agent Allen from the Celtics, he called Cyprien, who happened to be on Josh Pastner's University of Memphis staff. "Glynn Cyprien is the guy who got Tony to sign with us," said Wallace, whose signing of Allen in July 2010 to a three-year, $9.7 million contract cemented the gritty style of play that has gotten the Grizzlies to the playoffs two consecutive seasons. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

Chris Mannix: Lionel Hollins says "Tony (Allen)'s knee is fine. He's had about 10 MRI's this season. Every time his knee hurts, he gets an MRI." Twitter

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Chris Herrington: Lionel hollins just said that tony allen missed practice to have his knee looked at by a doctor. No word on availability for tomorrow. Twitter

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Chris Mannix: Tony Allen is rapping in the Grizz locker room. Teammates looking at him quizzically. Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

Chris Mannix: Wives of Grizzlies players gave each guy a fruit basket for the playoffs. Everyone else put theirs in the fridge. Allen is eating his. Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

Zach Lowe: On @Chris Vernon just now, Tony Allen says he has to pay $100 into a kitty every time he misses an open fast-break lay-up. TONY ALLEN!!! Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

Tony Allen: All hidden agendas have 2 be put away! 2 win consistently!! Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

Tony Allen: Don't understand why would they trade nene and they just signed him all that money!! Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Washington Wizards, Trade, Tony Allen, Nene 

So who are the league leaders in play-hard per game? "I think the leader right now is Tony Allen (of the Grizzlies)," Karl said. "The guy who's been incredibly good over the years has been (Boston's) Kevin Garnett, from a superstar standpoint. He was a leader of the play-hard game. I think the Derrick Rose kid plays awful hard — also Joakim Noah. I think Chicago wins because of that. And same in Memphis because of Tony Allen. From a veteran point guard situation, (Dallas') Jason Kidd — he doesn't have that energy hustle game, but the combination of his brain and his play-hard mentality is pretty (darn) good. (The Spurs') Manu Ginobili would be on that list. Denver Post

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Tony Allen: S/o 2 @Marc Gasol aka big spain!!!! Salute!! Once again for the allstar status!! Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen, Marc Gasol 

Tony Allen: Rondo!! Thas cool!!! Twitter

Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, Rajon Rondo, Tony Allen 

Jonathan Feigen: Griz guard, defensive ace Tony Allen told officials "the only way he (Kevin Martin) is going to score is by 'ahhh.' " Then flailed his arms. Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

The Memphis Grizzlies are inviting fans from across the Mid-South to join them as they take their moves from the hardwood to the dance floor for the Third Annual Grizz Gala, presented by Gold Strike Casino Resort and First Tennessee Bank. The event will take place at Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica on Friday, April 13 from 6-11 p.m. All proceeds from this event benefit Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. The blue tie affair will give fans a chance to take part in an evening that brings the class and excitement that the Memphis Grizzlies represent on the court and in the community. Gold Strike Casino Resort’s world-class culinary team will prepare a delectable menu of heavy hors d’oeuvres that attendees can enjoy with Rudy Gay, Tony Allen, O.J. Mayo and other team members. Throughout the evening an open bar will be available to guests who will also have an opportunity to meet and participate in interactive games with Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph, Mike Conley and the rest of the Grizzlies roster and coaches. NBA.com

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Memphis Grizzlies’ guard Tony Allen will partner with City Gear to distribute 100 jackets to Memphis-area youth on Tuesday, February 7 at Goodwill Boys & Girls Club from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. In addition to the jacket distribution, Allen will speak to the group of young men about setting goals, his personal challenges that he overcame and how he accomplished his goal of playing in the NBA. NBA.com

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

OK, you've been heading over to nba.com to vote for your favorite Grizzlies -- and others -- for the All-Star game. But before you put your laptop away, you've got one more vote to cast. Head over to hoopshype.com and vote for the "tweeter of the year" in the NBA. Sixteen players adorn the ballot. Resting (well, "resting" is never a good description for him) in second place is the Grizzlies' Tony Allen. As I type this, he is just behind Steve Nash and has been named first choice on 503 of 1,357 ballots so far. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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They're all about long arms, quick reactions to the ball and savvy defensive rotations. They know they can't score inside easily while Zach Randolph is out with a torn knee ligament. They're not the greatest shooting squad. But if they can get steals and get transition baskets, they can stay in games. "We need to hang our hats on the defensive end for 48 minutes," Tony Allen said. ESPN.com

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

Tony Allen: @hoopshype Got a twitter award 2 vote for!! bit.ly/wJBoGa log on vote for ya boy! Twitter

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Tony Allen: Another great team effort tonight. We did it on the defensive end ! Shout out to my guy @juicemayo32 for taking over in the 4th!"4 sho Twitter

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