Tony Allen
American basketball player · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Born 1982 · age 44
Anthony Allen is an American former professional basketball player who played for 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), primarily for the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies. Nicknamed "the Grindfather", he is a six-time member on the NBA All-Defensive Team, including three first-team selections.
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Allen won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008. Known for his suffocating on-ball pressure, he is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in NBA history.
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Michael BeasleyBoth received Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Nick CollisonBoth received Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Marcus SmartBoth received Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
P. J. TuckerBoth received Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Cade CunninghamBoth received Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Buddy HieldBoth received Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year