Tony Allen (basketball)
Allen with the Boston Celtics in 2008 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 11, 1982 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 213 lb (97 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Crane (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2004: 1st round, 25th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Boston Celtics |
| Playing career | 2004–2018 |
| Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
| Number | 42, 9, 24 |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2010 | Boston Celtics |
| 2010–2017 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2017–2018 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 6,654 (8.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,884 (3.5 rpg) |
| Steals | 1,158 (1.4 spg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Anthony Allen (born January 11, 1982), nicknamed "the Grindfather," 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. He is a six-time member on the NBA All-Defensive Team, including three first-team selections. 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.