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This resolution honors Tony Allen, a celebrated NBA player, on the occasion of his jersey retirement by the Memphis Grizzlies, recognizing his significant contributions to the team during the "Grit & Grind" era. The resolution highlights Allen's impressive defensive skills, noting he was a six-time NBA All-Defensive team selection who played seven seasons with the Grizzlies (2010-2017), helping the team reach the playoffs each year and advancing to the 2013 Western Conference finals. It also acknowledges his earlier career with the Boston Celtics, where he won an NBA championship in 2008, and his ranking second in franchise history for steals. The resolution celebrates Allen's upcoming jersey retirement ceremony on March 15, 2025, at FedEx Forum, where fans will enjoy video tributes and a full-length documentary about his career, and officially honors him as the third Grizzlies player to have his jersey retired, praising his embodiment of the team's gritty, passionate playing style.

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