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» Tuesday, January 24 2012
 

» Thursday, January 19 2012
 

» Sunday, December 25 2011

Rudy Gay may be team’s superior sharpshooter, but they established a nasty defensive attitude after he got hurt, in large part traced to Shane Battier, Darrell Arthur, Sam Young and Tony Allen. They actually became the team Stu Jackson and Dick Versace thought they would be. Duplicating those 46 wins and advancing to the second round is not an encore I envision. The Heat-seeking Battier is gone. Arthur’s ruptured right Achilles tendon deactivated him for the season. And a Memphis source divulges the self-absorbed Allen has become unbearable. New York Post

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 
 

» Tuesday, December 13 2011
 

» Monday, December 12 2011
 

» Wednesday, November 30 2011

Tony Allen says that someone has stolen $20,000 worth of clothing out of a rental car that his mother was using. His mother returned a rent-a-car to Enterprise at 7263 Winchester, and left the goods in the car. She later realized that she didn't have the merchandise, called the rental car company and was told that nothing was found in the vehicle. My FOX Memphis

Memphis Grizzlies, Law, Tony Allen 
 

» Sunday, November 6 2011
 

» Friday, October 28 2011
 

» Wednesday, October 19 2011

Sources in the deep-into-Wednesday-morning session could point to no substantive progress, despite the long hours. But if you don’t want to trust “sources” consider the on-the-record comments from the talks during Tuesday’s marathon session. While the talks were ongoing Heat owner Micky Arison tweeted about how he’d rather be having a burger on one of his cruise ships. When the Grizzlies’ Tony Allen tweeted to let him know if there was a deal, from the talks Roger Mason Jr. quickly tweeted to him to go to bed. ESPN.com

Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, CBA, Tony Allen, Roger Mason, Micky Arison, Lockout, NBPA 
 

» Friday, October 14 2011
 

» Wednesday, October 12 2011

The growing anti-player sentiment among fans doesn't sit well with Grizzlies guard Tony Allen, who unleashed his grit and grind Tuesday afternoon with a defensive rant on Twitter. "If I see 1 more person on my timeline thinkn! The players want more money -im gone go crazy!!" Allen wrote, using his handle, @aa000G9. Allen pointed out that the owners are "the 1s who locked us out for more (bri_) please know the facts we play the game fans love 2 watch so why do they want 2 cut us short!!" Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen, Lockout 

An integral part of the Grizzlies' trip to the Western Conference semifinals last season, Allen seemed frustrated and implied that the owners are to blame for their financial woes. "I personally work hard for my money!! I think!! It wouldn't be a lockout!! If people made better judgement on who they give all that money2," Allen wrote on Twitter. "And I. Agree with the owners some players start off good but end up like trash! Me on the other hand I'm just getn out in2 my zone let me go." Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen, Lockout 

Allen appeared to take offense to his Twitter followers who are against the players. "So for now on don't @ me! About the players locking out cause it aint me and my crew!! S/o 2 the grizzlies!! On that amazing season! We had!" Allen wrote. Allen cautioned fans not to panic because the situation boils down to negotiations. "So there is no hate!! Its just unfortunate! That the fans get left out of the loop!!" Allen wrote. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen, Lockout 

When asked to name who defends him the best, Bryant responded, “Tony Allen. He’s not the biggest guy, but he knows how to guard you.” “I’m not going to sit here and say that I ain’t [the best perimeter defender],” Allen said with a laugh. “I thank Kobe Bryant for acknowledging my talent and effort because Lord knows he’s not an easy challenge. I appreciate the compliment, but there’s still more work to be done. I still have a lot of work to do.” HoopsWorld

Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Kobe Bryant, Tony Allen 

By the end of the season, Allen was being considered for a number of individual awards. He finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting, despite only starting 31 games. Allen was named to the All-Defensive Second Team, and had solidified himself as an elite perimeter defender. “Those individual goals, I’d like to get them when all is said and done, but it’s about the team first,” Allen said. “Before last season, I never would have thought that I’d compete for those individual awards because I was adjusting to a new city, new system, new coach and new team. It was cool and I liked it, but I’m a team oriented guy so the group’s success comes first.” HoopsWorld

Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Kobe Bryant, Tony Allen 

Allen has high expectations for this season, but why shouldn’t he? The Grizzlies made their postseason run without arguably their best player, Rudy Gay. Now, they’ll have their star small forward back in the starting lineup, which could take Memphis to the next level. “Rudy Gay is Rudy Gay,” Allen said. “When I first introduced myself to him after I signed, I just told him to keep doing his thing, keep being Rudy Gay. I’m just the dog in the backyard. Beware of the dog. You just have to sic me on any star player and then you can go out there and keep doing your thing. I’m a big supporter of Rudy and it was unfortunate that he got hurt because he was having a terrific season.” HoopsWorld

Memphis Grizzlies, Rudy Gay, Tony Allen 
 
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