Tony Allen's Memphis Grizzlies jersey retirement was heartfelt and fun, befitting a Core Four member known as The Grindfather.

Tony Allen paused to ponder what to say next. "That's a good question," the former Memphis Grizzlies standout said. The question was simple, but thought-provoking: What would Tony Allen look like on the current Grizzlies team?

Tony Allen, whose defensive prowess and unique verbiage created the Memphis Grizzlies’ Grit ’n Grind era, was honored with the retirement of his No. 9 jersey.