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Tony Allen was born in the United States on January 11, 1982
Illinois
Chicago
(Chicago, IL),
Former American professional basketball player
Shooting guard
, the present incumbent is
NBA Development League
Hustle player development coach.
[1]
Tony Allen is here
2004 NBA Draft
The 25th pick in the first round
The Boston Celtics
He was drafted to the NBA and won it with the Celtics in the 2007-08 season
NBA championship
He was transferred to the club in July 2010
The Memphis Grizzlies
Joined in September 2017
New Orleans Pelicans
[2]
.
In 2011-12, Tony Allen was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team. He was named to the All-Defensive First team again in 2012-13. He was named to the All-Defensive First team for the third time in 2014-15. He was selected to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team three times in his career.
[3-6]
On October 13, 2017, the Grizzlies officially announced that they would retire Allen's number 9 jersey in the future.
[7]
As the NBA's top active defensive guard, Tony Allen averaged 8.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Grizzlies.
[7]
For the 2019-20 season, Tony Allen played
NBA Development League
Player development coach for the Hustle.
[1]
On September 2, 2021, the Grizzlies officially announced that they would retire Tony Allen's No. 9 jersey for their home game against the Jazz on January 29, 2022.
[41]
[45]
- Chinese name
- Tony Allen
- Foreign name
- Tony Allen
- nationality
- America
- Place of Birth
- Illinois Chicago
- Date of birth
- January 11, 1982
- height
- 1.93 m /6 '4"
- Body weight
- 96.6 kg /213 LBS
- Graduate School
- Oklahoma State University
- Sports event
- basketball
- Sports team
- Hustle [1]
- Specialty characteristics
- Good defense
- Major awards
-
2008 NBA championship
Three-time NBA All-Defensive First Team (2012-13; 2015)
Three-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2011; 2016-17) - Important event
- The number 9 jersey was retired by the Grizzlies
- Jersey number
- No. 42 (Celtics), No. 9 (Grizzlies)
- NBA draft
- He was selected 25th overall in the first round in 2004 by the Celtics
catalogue
Although born in the "basketball City"
Chicago
But Tony Allen's childhood was completely in the shadow of crime, violence, drugs grew up, a lot of friends who played when they were young went to prison, only he remained on the basketball court.
[8]
Tony Allen attended Crane High School in Chicago, where he was a standout player. At Crane High, Aaron and
Will Bynum
(Will Bynum) is a teammate, and Tony Allen enters
Celts
Later,
Will Bynum
He signed with the Celtics as a free agent, but was subsequently waived by the Celtics.
Tony Allen played his freshman season (2000-01) at Butler County College in El Dorado, Kansas, where he averaged 16.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.8 steals per game. Won Jayhawk West Conference Rookie of the Year honors. His sophomore season (2001-02) was at Wabash Valley College in Mount Carmel, Illinois, where he led the team to a 32-6 record and a fourth-place finish in the NJCAA Tournament.
For the last two seasons (2002-2004), Tony Allen transferred to the university
Oklahoma State University
He was named the All-American "Junior College" player of the Year by collegeinsider. During his junior season, Tony Allen was named by college basketball commentator Dick Vi Tony le as one of the top three "up-and-coming" players. His senior year, Allen led the team with 16 points per game
Oklahoma State Cowboys
(Cowboys) break in
NCAA Tournament
In the final Four, he was named the Big 12 Player of the year. Allen became the first Oklahoma State player to reach 1,000 points in just two seasons. He graduated with a degree in education from Oklahoma State University.
[9]
in
2004 NBA Draft
After a brief resurgence at the turn of the century and entering a period of decline, the Celtics used their 25th overall pick in the first round of the draft to select a team from Boston
Oklahoma State University
Tony Allen.
[10]
In his rookie season, Tony Allen's performance was competent, and he averaged 6.4 points and 2.9 rebounds in 16.4 minutes per game, showing high efficiency.
On February 19, 2005, Tony Allen and the Celtics rookies
Al Jefferson
Together in the rookie Challenge, Allen started and scored 17 points.
[11]
In the 2005-06 season, Tony Allen appeared in 51 games, starting 9, and averaged 7.2 points and 2.2 rebounds per game.
In 2006-07, Tony Allen appeared in 33 games, starting 18, and averaged 11.5 points, 3.8 boards and 1.5 steals per game.
In the 2006-2007 season, Tony Allen averaged 11.5 points per game, the first time in his career that he averaged double figures in a single season (as of 2013-14).
[8]
On January 10, 2007, the Celtics lost
Indiana Pacers
Late in the game, Tony Allen injured his knee on a dunk after the referee's whistle, an injury that cost him the season.
On July 23, 2008, Allen and the Celtics agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract extension.
In 2008-09 and 2009-10, Tony Allen missed a total of 64 regular season games due to injuries.
In the 2009-10 playoffs, Tony Allen received more opportunities to play as Ray Allen's backup, and in 22 playoff games, Tony Allen averaged 16.4 minutes per game, contributing 5.5 points and 1.8 rebounds and 1 steal. During the playoffs, Tony Allen played an important role in the defense of the opposing linebackers' star players, and it was the best postseason performance of his Celtics career.
[9-10]
In July 2010,
The Memphis Grizzlies
Signed free agent Tony Allen to a three-year, $9.7 million deal.
[13]
On March 20, 2011, Tony Allen had 19 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and six steals in a game between the Grizzlies and the Pacers in a 99-78 victory over the Pacers. In the game, Allen's six steals tied a personal season record and his 11 rebounds were a career high.
[14]
On April 30, 2011, in the sixth game of the first-round playoff series between the Grizzlies and the Spurs, Tony Allen started and scored 11 points, and the Grizzlies beat the Western Conference leader SAN Antonio 99-91 to advance to the Western Conference semifinals for the first time in history.
[15]
On May 10, 2011, Tony Allen was named to the 2010-11 NBA All-Defensive Second Team.
[16]
On April 24, 2012, the Grizzlies won their fifth straight game with a 109-101 home victory over the Cavaliers. Tony Allen finished with 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting, eight rebounds and eight steals, eight of which broke his career record.
[17]
On May 24, 2012, Tony Allen was named to the 2011-12 All-Defensive First Team.
[3]
In 2011-12, Tony Allen appeared in 58 games with the Grizzlies, including 57 starts, and averaged 9.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 26.3 minutes per game (fifth in the league).
[18]
On May 14, 2013, in the final moments of the overtime game against the Thunder, Tony Allen made a key steal to ensure the team's victory, Tony Allen contributed 10 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals in the game. On the same day, the NBA announced that Tony Allen was again named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team for the 2012-13 season.
[19]
In the 2012-13 season, Tony Allen appeared in 79 games
Regular season
He averaged 8.9 points and a career-high 4.6 rebounds per game. He averaged 10.3 points and 6.1 rebounds in the playoffs, helping the team reach the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history.
[20]
On July 3, 2013, the Grizzlies re-signed Allen to a four-year, $20 million contract.
[21]
On April 27, 2014, in the Grizzlies' playoff game against the Thunder, Tony Allen grabbed 13 rebounds, setting a personal playoff career record.
[22]
2014-15 season, on May 21, 2015, the NBA official website announced the 2014-15 season of the best defensive team, Tony Allen won the first vote 88, scored 207 points, and was selected as the best defensive first team for the third time in his career
[5]
.
On January 17, 2016, the Grizzlies played at home against the Knicks. Tony Allen started the game, giving him 700 career games.
[24]
On March 23, 2016, the Grizzlies lost to the Lakers 100-107 on the road. In the game, Tony Allen played a total of 31 minutes, 12 shots and scored 27 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Making all 12 shots was the best offensive performance of Allen's career and the first player in Grizzlies history to do so.
[25]
On May 26, 2016, the NBA announced the All-Defensive Team of the 2015-16 season, and Tony Allen was selected to the All-Defensive second team.
[26]
On January 7, 2017, in the Grizzlies' 128-119 comeback win over the Warriors, Tony Allen had 11 points, 12 rebounds and 6 steals, the third time in his career he had at least 10 points, 10 rebounds and 6 steals.
[27]
On June 27, 2017, the NBA announced the 2016-17 regular season All-Defensive Team, and Tony Allen was selected to the All-Defensive second team.
[28]
On October 21, 2017, during the Pelicans' home game against the Warriors, Tony Allen came off the bench in the second quarter in the 800th regular season game of Tony Allen's career.
[29]
On February 2, 2018, the Pelicans officially announced that the team had officially traded Omir Asik, Jameer Nelson, Tony Allen and a protected 2018 first-round draft pick to
Chicago Bulls
For Nikola Mirotic, a second-round pick and the right to swap second-round picks in 2021.
[30]
On February 10, 2018, the Bulls officially announced that the team had officially cut Tony Allen.
[31]
For the 2019-20 season, Tony Allen played
NBA Development League
Player development coach for the Hustle.
[1]
Tony Allen has done an amazing job. He is a good defender and I enjoy playing against him. (
Kobe Bryant comments
)
[37]
He's a guy who just knows how to defend, play hard, play ball, and every great team needs a player like that. (
Paul Pierce
)
[37]
In terms of size and athleticism, Allen is not the best outside player, but his tough style and outstanding awareness have helped him become a top defensive expert. (
American basketball expert Grant Hughes
)
[38]
Tony Allen is a great defender and he doesn't want his defender to have the ball, so it's jamming, jamming, jamming. And when you get the ball, he's going to jump on you." (
Comments by Kendrick Perkins
)
[39]
Tony Allen's characteristics are strong, fast, and love to attack the basket. Can play and defend 1-3 positions in the field, three consecutive years of selection
NBA All-Defensive team
(including first and second teams) is one of the best backcourt solo defenders in the league. (
NetEase review
)
[40]
"Tony's passion, energy and hard work have been linked to the city of Memphis, both on and off the court, and we are excited to bring Tony and his tough playing style back to Memphis." (
From Jason Levien, CEO of the Grizzlies
)
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|
season
|
team
|
Appear on the stage
|
start
|
minutes
|
Shoot %
|
one-third
|
Free Throw %
|
Attack
|
defend
|
backboard
|
assist
|
steal
|
Block shot
|
mistake
|
foul
|
score
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The 2004-05
|
Celts
|
77
|
34
|
16.4
|
47.5
|
38.7
|
73.7
|
1.1
|
1.8
|
2.9
|
0.8
|
0.9
|
0.3
|
1.0
|
2.0
|
6.4
|
|
The 2005-06
|
Celts
|
51
|
9
|
19.2
|
47.1
|
32.4
|
74.6
|
0.6
|
1.5
|
2.1
|
1.3
|
1.0
|
0.3
|
1.3
|
2.5
|
7.2
|
|
The 2006-07
|
Celts
|
33
|
18
|
24.4
|
51.4
|
24.2
|
78.4
|
1.1
|
2.7
|
3.8
|
1.7
|
1.4
|
0.3
|
2.2
|
2.6
|
11.5
|
|
The 2007-08
|
Celts
|
75
|
11
|
18.3
|
43.4
|
31.6
|
76.2
|
0.5
|
1.8
|
2.3
|
1.5
|
0.8
|
0.2
|
1.4
|
2.2
|
6.6
|
|
The 2008-09
|
Celts
|
46
|
2
|
19.3
|
48.2
|
22.2
|
72.5
|
0.5
|
1.8
|
2.3
|
1.4
|
1.1
|
0.5
|
1.6
|
2.1
|
7.8
|
|
The 2009-10
|
Celts
|
54
|
8
|
16.5
|
51.0
|
0.00
|
60.5
|
1.0
|
1.7
|
2.7
|
1.3
|
1.0
|
0.3
|
1.2
|
2.0
|
6.1
|
|
The 2010-11
|
Grizzly bear
|
72
|
31
|
20.8
|
51.0
|
17.4
|
75.3
|
1.0
|
1.7
|
2.7
|
1.4
|
1.7
|
0.6
|
1.1
|
2.2
|
8.9
|
|
2011-12
|
Grizzly bear
|
58
|
57
|
26.3
|
46.9
|
30.8
|
80.0
|
1.7
|
2.3
|
4.0
|
1.4
|
1.7
|
0.5
|
1.6
|
2.4
|
9.8
|
|
2012-13
|
Grizzly bear
|
79
|
79
|
26.7
|
44.5
|
12.5
|
71.7
|
1.5
|
3.1
|
4.6
|
1.2
|
1.5
|
0.5
|
1.1
|
2.7
|
8.9
|
|
2013-14
|
Grizzly bear
|
55
|
28
|
23.2
|
49.4
|
23.4
|
62.8
|
1.4
|
2.3
|
3.7
|
1.7
|
1.6
|
0.3
|
1.6
|
2.2
|
9.0
|
|
2014-15
|
Grizzly bear
|
63
|
41
|
26.2
|
49.5
|
34.5
|
62.7
|
1.6
|
2.8
|
4.4
|
1.4
|
2.0
|
0.4
|
1.6
|
2.6
|
8.6
|
|
2015-16
|
Grizzly bear
|
64
|
57
|
25.3
|
45.8
|
35.7
|
65.2
|
1.6
|
3.0
|
4.6
|
1.1
|
1.7
|
0.2
|
1.2
|
2.7
|
8.4
|
|
2016-17
|
Grizzly bear
|
71
|
66
|
27.0
|
46.1
|
27.8
|
61.5
|
2.3
|
3.2
|
5.5
|
1.4
|
1.6
|
0.4
|
1.4
|
2.5
|
9.1
|
|
2017-18
|
Pelican
|
22
|
0
|
12.3
|
48.4
|
33.3
|
52.4
|
0.9
|
1.2
|
2.1
|
0.4
|
0.5
|
0.1
|
0.9
|
2.2
|
4.7
|
|
NBA career
|
820
|
441
|
22.0
|
47.5
|
28.2
|
70.9
|
1.2
|
2.3
|
3.5
|
1.3
|
1.4
|
0.4
|
1.4
|
2.4
|
8.1
|
|
[6]
[32]
|
season
|
team
|
Appear on the stage
|
First issue
|
time
|
Shoot %
|
one-third
|
Free Throw %
|
Attack
|
defend
|
backboard
|
assist
|
steal
|
Block shot
|
mistake
|
foul
|
score
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 to 16
|
Grizzly bear
|
4
|
2
|
23.4
|
30.3
|
14.3
|
69.2
|
1.5
|
1.3
|
2.8
|
0.8
|
1.2
|
0.5
|
1.5
|
2.8
|
7.5
|
|
14 to 15
|
Grizzly bear
|
10
|
9
|
27.9
|
49.1
|
14.3
|
75.0
|
1.4
|
3.8
|
5.2
|
1.5
|
2.4
|
1.1
|
1.3
|
2.7
|
6.6
|
|
13 and 14
|
Grizzly bear
|
7
|
1
|
32.9
|
48.6
|
0.0
|
76.2
|
3.6
|
4.4
|
7.7
|
1.4
|
1.7
|
0.1
|
1.7
|
3.3
|
12.3
|
|
12-13
|
Grizzly bear
|
15
|
15
|
28.1
|
43, 2
|
25.0
|
75, 9
|
2.5
|
3.6
|
6.1
|
1.8
|
2.0
|
0.3
|
1.3
|
3.2
|
10.3
|
|
11-12
|
Grizzly bear
|
7
|
7
|
24.3
|
40
|
0
|
70.6
|
1.1
|
2
|
3.1
|
0.7
|
1.2
|
1
|
1.4
|
3
|
6.9
|
|
10-11
|
Grizzly bear
|
13
|
13
|
26.9
|
42.6
|
14.3
|
65.9
|
1.2
|
1.8
|
3
|
1.5
|
1.9
|
0.3
|
1.8
|
3.3
|
8.8
|
|
9 -- 10
|
Celts
|
24
|
0
|
16.3
|
48
|
0
|
77.8
|
0.5
|
1.2
|
1.7
|
0.7
|
1
|
0.5
|
0.9
|
2.4
|
5.1
|
|
08-09
|
Celts
|
10
|
0
|
6
|
50
|
0
|
100
|
0.1
|
0.8
|
0.9
|
0.3
|
0.2
|
0
|
0.1
|
0.4
|
0.9
|
|
07-08
|
Celts
|
15
|
0
|
4.3
|
56.3
|
0
|
40
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.2
|
0.2
|
0.1
|
0
|
0
|
0.3
|
1.3
|
|
04-05
|
Celts
|
7
|
3
|
12.9
|
44.4
|
0
|
42.9
|
0.6
|
1.1
|
1.7
|
0.3
|
0.4
|
0.2
|
0.7
|
2.4
|
2.7
|
|
NBA career
|
112
|
50
|
19.2
|
44.7
|
10.6
|
71.6
|
1.1
|
1.9
|
3
|
0.9
|
1.22
|
0.42
|
1.02
|
2.3
|
6
|
|
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(
Reference material
[3-4]
[12]
[16]
)
On October 13, 2017, the Grizzlies officially announced that they would retire Tony Allen's number 9 jersey in the future.
[7]
[46]
On September 2, 2021, the Grizzlies officially announced that they would retire Tony Allen's No. 9 jersey for their home game against the Jazz on January 29, 2022.
[45]
On November 26, Tony Allen asked the Grizzlies to postpone his jersey retirement ceremony until the 2022-23 season.
[44]
Donate money for disaster relief
On June 4, 2013, Tony Allen donated $90,000 to the American Red Cross to help Oklahoma City residents affected by the tornado.
[35]
Emotional life
Tony Allen's wedding
Family member
Tony Allen's mother is Ella Allen, and he has two sisters, Ebony and Dominique, and an older brother, Ryan.
[9]
Spare time life
In his spare time, Allen likes to listen to music, and in the eyes of his teammates, Allen is extremely professional. He also likes to participate in Celtic charity activities. Before college, Allen has not received a good education, so he hopes to become one after retirement
Teacher
And help other people.
[9]
Outside conflict
During the 2005 offseason, Tony Allen was accused of being involved in a confrontation outside a Chicago restaurant in August 2005 that began as a common argument and culminated in the non-fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man, with Tony not suspected of being the shooter. Tony was detained for two nights but was not involved in the shooting. On April 24, 2007, a Chicago court found Allen not guilty in the case.
[33-34]
[47]
Fined by the league
On November 4, 2014, during a Grizzlies/Pelicans game, Allen was fined $15,000 by the league for intentionally hitting a courtside camera in frustration after being called for a foul.
[23]
Suspected insurance fraud
In October 2021, Tony Allen was accused of defrauding about $4 million from the NBA health and welfare program and was arrested.
[42]
Domestic violence incident
On December 2, 2021, according to US media reports, the Collierville Police Department in Tennessee revealed that Tony Allen was arrested for domestic violence. Angry that his wife would not let him see his two children, Tony Allen broke into his wife's flat and threw her mobile phone down the toilet, it is claimed. The two men also got into a physical altercation, and Allen's wife scraped her left knee against the bed frame, causing bruises.
[43]
Allen was later arrested on charges of domestic assault, domestic vandalism and interfering with emergency calls.
[48]
