On Saturday night, the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Miami Heat 125-91, but what happened after the game was much more intriguing. Following the Grizzlies’ win, they hung a jersey in the rafters.

Tony Allen's Memphis Grizzlies jersey retirement ceremony featured a heartfelt, 50-minute speech from the former NBA player.

The long-awaited moment of former Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen’s jersey retirement is approaching, and many of the memories from his seven-year run in the Bluff City are resurfacing.

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

The Memphis ... just how valuable White is. He entered Monday's contest shooting 38.3% from beyond the arc. Boston will look to secure their ninth straight win against the Grizzlies, as Memphis ...

Tony Allen's Memphis Grizzlies jersey retirement ceremony featured a heartfelt, 50-minute speech from the former NBA player. Allen, known for his defensive prowess and hustle, expressed gratitude ...