On May 8, Beijing time, according to Memphis reporter Damichael Cole, the Grizzlies plan to retire the No. 9 jersey of Tony Allen, the team's all-time eight, next season, and he will become the third player in team history to retire the jersey, the first two being Randolph and Gasol Jr.
The 42-year-old Tony Allen, who was the No. 25 pick in the first round in 2004, played 14 seasons in his NBA career, playing for the Celtics, Grizzlies, Pelicans and Bulls, including seven seasons for the Grizzlies from 2010 to 2017, making him the longest-serving team in his career.
In each of his seven seasons with the Grizzlies, Tony Allen helped the Grizzlies advance to the playoffs, and he was named to the All-Defensive Team six times, including three All-Defensive First Team and three-time All-Defensive Second Team, and helped the Grizzlies complete the first-round elimination of the Spurs by the Black Eight Miracle.
Now the four core players of the Grizzlies Black Eight Miracle, in addition to Conley, is still playing, he is currently playing for the Timberwolves, helping the Timberwolves lead the Nuggets 2-0. Randolph, Gasol Jr. and Toni Allen have all retired, and the first two jerseys have been retired.
The Grizzlies plan to retire Tony Allen's No. 9 jersey next season, and he will become the third player in Grizzlies history to retire the jersey after Randolph and Gasol Jr.