Tony Allen - Lockdown

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @byrnejobie
    @byrnejobie 8 лет назад +3078

    you know someone is a defensive specialist when you can watch him playing d for 9 mins

    • @commonsense8045
      @commonsense8045 7 лет назад +16

      Lucky Luciano right

    • @hahyunlee
      @hahyunlee 6 лет назад +84

      Watched the whole video and didn't realize it was 9 min till I read your comment lol

    • @rafaelr0dman342
      @rafaelr0dman342 6 лет назад +1

      I have 5-6 (1.70) if I were taller then it would be Dennis Rodman from the park

    • @xj_yinx
      @xj_yinx 5 лет назад +18

      @@rafaelr0dman342 LOL.. you're one of those pathetic "If I were... I would..." kids 😂

    • @babymylo4909
      @babymylo4909 5 лет назад +10

      Against stars like Curry, Klay, KD and Westbrook mostly too

  • @marmak256
    @marmak256 8 лет назад +2472

    "the best defender I ever faced" - Kobe Bryant

    • @kearyholsey1734
      @kearyholsey1734 8 лет назад +146

      and kobe faced michael jordan, one of the best defenders of all time.

    • @marmak256
      @marmak256 8 лет назад +111

      Yea, i know it is crazy but Tony Allen is a lockdown beast.Yeezus Christ

    • @XxMVPxDawg
      @XxMVPxDawg 8 лет назад +52

      +Yeezus Christ When he played Jordan Kobe's game wasn't anywhere near complete. And in Jordans Wizards days he was nothing like he was in the past.

    • @kearyholsey1734
      @kearyholsey1734 8 лет назад +13

      +XxMVPxDawg jordan was still in his prime in 98 and that's when kobe was getting into his prime

    • @XxMVPxDawg
      @XxMVPxDawg 8 лет назад +43

      Yeezus Christ No? Kobe's prime wasn't until 8 years later.

  • @garysmith2391
    @garysmith2391 Год назад +207

    If you have never played basketball you really can’t appreciate how difficult it is to play that type of defense throughout a game. It takes a TREMENDOUS amount of energy and strength.

    • @loafofbread1388
      @loafofbread1388 Год назад +11

      Seriously. Watching him fight through screens is nothing short of inspiring.

    • @abel6298
      @abel6298 Год назад +3

      Read your bible! (KJV, preferably) ♥‎‎

    • @nbassasin8092
      @nbassasin8092 6 месяцев назад +3

      and IQ
      and reflexes to not foul while doing it

  • @mrtampham
    @mrtampham 9 лет назад +1498

    One of the best defenders. Ever.

    • @martianmanhunter3806
      @martianmanhunter3806 8 лет назад +22

      id say as good or if not better than rodman tbh

    • @imanshumpert4258
      @imanshumpert4258 7 лет назад +122

      One of the most underrated players ever too

    • @raymaster972
      @raymaster972 6 лет назад +3

      Kawhi Leonard

    • @2ndChanceZ
      @2ndChanceZ 6 лет назад +70

      MasteredTheUniverse No... Kawhi just plays great defense. Tony Allen was relentless with his defense. There's a huge difference.

    • @Raiderfan-dp7du
      @Raiderfan-dp7du 6 лет назад

      Y’all forgetting about the glove???

  • @alvinfigueroa3144
    @alvinfigueroa3144 3 года назад +179

    This isn’t a normal highlight reel. This is specifically guarding prime Klay and KD. Like, 8 minutes of it are guarding those two. What a monster.

    • @DloNC
      @DloNC Год назад +1

      They we’re still growing at the time definitely not their prim years but still two cold guards

    • @alvinfigueroa3144
      @alvinfigueroa3144 Год назад +8

      @@DloNC there’s a pretty good argument based on stats that KD and Klay were at their prime then. Regardless, klay was averaging 20+ and KD was around 30+. So making great defensive plays against them were something most defenders weren’t capable of doing.

    • @DloNC
      @DloNC Год назад

      @@alvinfigueroa3144 well just based on the video, it looks like 2013 Okc vs Mem. And just going off of that, that was the year KD made his first final appearance, in which i would argue was before his prime , and with Klay being drafted in 2011 , id doubt he would be in his prime after 2years in the NBA , just going by the video.

    • @DaGreatGatsby123
      @DaGreatGatsby123 10 месяцев назад +7

      @@DloNCActually that was the start of KD prime. 2012/13-ish

    • @akiraSRT
      @akiraSRT 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@DloNCbro what lol KD went to the finals in that time. And Curry was an All Star

  • @tannerrienbolt3143
    @tannerrienbolt3143 4 года назад +190

    A steal and then a missed fastbreak layup on the other end is the signature Tony Allen play

  • @Crunchysopa52
    @Crunchysopa52 9 лет назад +1099

    Allen epitomized what it means to be unrelenting.

  • @ninjachannel007
    @ninjachannel007 7 лет назад +115

    Every team needs a Tony Allen

    • @troylee4196
      @troylee4196 8 месяцев назад

      Only the good ones
      Not trying to see the Hornets waste skill

    • @ninjachannel007
      @ninjachannel007 6 месяцев назад

      @@troylee4196 This comment is about 5-6 years too late. They were the Bobcats when he played. And as a Charlotte native, I'd like to point out to you that people were saying the same thing about teams like OKC, Minnesota, NY, and Philly. They got better players, now they're good. Brandon Miller could be Jayson Tatum in 3 years, playing next to a healthy Melo, with Mark Williams solidified as a DPOY candidate. That's why we watch.

  • @juliankenzo
    @juliankenzo 9 лет назад +309

    tony allen made me recognize my passion for defense when he played for the celtics. ty, grindfather 🙏
    oh ya, or more thing.
    first team. all defense.

  • @TheTuskenGentlemen
    @TheTuskenGentlemen 9 лет назад +525

    Thank you so much for uploading these. Defense is really an understated quality that doesn't get as much recognition as a flashy pass or a bucket. Tony Allen-the grindfather.

    • @mygaffer
      @mygaffer Год назад

      Defense is an important part of the game that gets short shrift, just like Tony Allen shorted the NBA player's health care plan. Which is why he's doing jail time.

    • @abel6298
      @abel6298 Год назад +1

      Read your bible! (KJV, preferably) ♥‎‎

  • @connorbean1162
    @connorbean1162 5 лет назад +158

    Those Grit and Grind Grizzlies teams were so fun to watch defensively.

  • @ncongnolancong
    @ncongnolancong 9 лет назад +551

    that last defensive play... he sacrificed his body for that extra possession.. thats the dude i want on my team

    • @AirCanada1J5
      @AirCanada1J5 3 года назад +14

      That was my favorite defensive play I've seen live

    • @VLASLAM
      @VLASLAM 3 года назад +2

      Yeah!!!

    • @willdixon2587
      @willdixon2587 2 года назад +2

      They should award him a fumble recovery along with the steal.

  • @ioshinigami2165
    @ioshinigami2165 5 лет назад +87

    Came here after the KD interview where he mentions Tony Allen as the toughest defender he ever played. He wasn't lying 👀

    • @niggato23
      @niggato23 4 года назад +8

      Just like The Black Mamba

    • @3eddie
      @3eddie 9 месяцев назад +2

      Ye fr he the professional KD defender

  • @kylegough936
    @kylegough936 3 года назад +15

    A guy like this is who should be getting big money in the nba. Defense is so valuable nowadays bc it’s more rare to find

    • @troylee4196
      @troylee4196 8 месяцев назад

      When people play good defense people complain everything is a foul

  • @RedE4NBA2K
    @RedE4NBA2K 3 года назад +42

    We need more Tony Allen’s in today’s league. I can’t believe how entertaining it was to watch this whole video of him playing defense.

    • @gavenmersha5694
      @gavenmersha5694 Год назад +6

      They gonna call foul on everything the league charmin now

  • @emmanuelmoses7249
    @emmanuelmoses7249 8 лет назад +219

    Best perimeter defender I've ever seen (Or at least top 3). Great lateral quickness and great hands

    • @henryhopkins8645
      @henryhopkins8645 8 лет назад +13

      Don't forget about the glove ;)

    • @tysond.3735
      @tysond.3735 8 лет назад +17

      It's been a very long time since Gary Payton has been in the league, let alone playing as well as he did as the glove.

    • @emmanuelmoses7249
      @emmanuelmoses7249 8 лет назад +6

      Henry Hopkins GP isn't as good as Tony Allen.

    • @IanLEAU
      @IanLEAU 8 лет назад +21

      +Emmanuel Moses What? That's stupid man, what does Tony Allen have over GP on defence? I know Tony Allen is probably the best on ball defender there is now, but GP? No one could discredit what he did in this league as a defender, not even M.J.

    • @emmanuelmoses7249
      @emmanuelmoses7249 8 лет назад +3

      IanLEAU Allen just plays better defense

  • @sgrg3765
    @sgrg3765 4 года назад +11

    The way he snakes through the screen and still defending is a thing of beauty

  • @celticbird2398
    @celticbird2398 8 лет назад +83

    One of the most unorthodox defensive players I've ever seen. Love this fuckin' guy. Wish he was still a Celtic.

    • @devvv4616
      @devvv4616 8 лет назад +3

      is he unorthodox? what's an orthodox defense look like? i'm genuinely curious.
      Is kawhi orthodox?

    • @Tipzyyy
      @Tipzyyy 8 лет назад +22

      His general instincts are unique. He a lot of times gets burned by lower-tier players. It's LITERALLY impossible for this guy to be screened, he has a lot of moves to avoid being screened. I've been watching the grizz basically since he first arrived to memphis from the celts. And I've seen him spin to avoid screens, follow the offensive player's path, and just straight up push his way through. It's really hard to explain what makes him so unique as a defender but the best way to put it is...
      Dropping 30 pts doesn't excite him...if he achieved the record of forced turnovers in a game, that would excite him. He's an NBA player only because he can defend anyone 1-4

  • @andrewg5672
    @andrewg5672 6 месяцев назад +4

    Ive watched ALL generations of this game... Tony allen is the best wing defensive player I have ever seen.
    ive watched jrue, michael cooper, bruce bowen, jordan/pippen, sidney moncrief, alvin robertson, the glove, artest, etc. Theres no wing guard/forward with the level of intensity and passion defensively i have ever seen than allen. Kobe, Durant said he was the toughest ever, and lebron put him in the top 3.
    Watch he denies the ball precatch, so it forces the player to get the ball where they DONT want it or he intercepts it. Then he puts pressure and shows hands so the player hesitates to get to their spot. He has a strong base but it is one of the quickest laterally i have EVER seen. He gambles a lot to steal but his recovery instinct and agility is unmatched...
    He is the definition of grit and grind and earned his due! Ever guard in the nation has to watch and learn from a video like this. It is a masterclass on how to lockdown...

  • @greyk610
    @greyk610 Год назад +61

    This dude is easily the greatest defender to ever play. He literally covered Curry's eyes while jumping past him and never fouled.. he was a genius on d.

    • @frewtlewps1152
      @frewtlewps1152 9 месяцев назад +2

      Six all defense teams and stats don’t tell the whole story of Tony Allen’s impact. He could’ve won DPOY. Every player that had to face him in that era said he was the best defender ever.

    • @AllPRAIZE
      @AllPRAIZE 9 месяцев назад +1

      That was one of the greatest defensive efforts I’ve ever seen.

    • @davidschmidt1793
      @davidschmidt1793 6 месяцев назад

      Greatest defender ever is a huge exageration and that's coming from a Tony Allen fan. When it comes to on ball defense, he's the best I've seen at his position, but that's not the same as being the best defender ever. Guys like Hakeem and David Robinson had bigger defensive impacts due to being rim protectors who could also spread the floor. Guys like that combined great on ball defense with tons of blocks, rim protection and even getting 2+ steals per game.

    • @greyk610
      @greyk610 6 месяцев назад

      @@davidschmidt1793 Nah, they had a physical advantage in size. Tony is the greatest

    • @davidschmidt1793
      @davidschmidt1793 6 месяцев назад

      @@greyk610 That makes no sense. They were bigger but also did a lot more. In terms of being a better overall defender at his position, Jordan was also ahead of Allen. Plus, this is not a pound for pound discussion, otherwise guys like Iverson would be in the Goat debate, it's simply about who had more defensive impact and those are the big man. That doesn't mean I'd pick Ewing over Rodman, but there are many factors at hand.

  • @kornwhiskey95
    @kornwhiskey95 8 лет назад +13

    Tony Allen was guarding these players like a shutdown corner!! Sometimes they couldn't throw the ball over there! He gets off on defense making players shot 9 -27, or 4-21, they might get 20 or more but the have to shoot 10-32 to get it . First Team All Defense!!!

  • @cameronreaves2751
    @cameronreaves2751 3 года назад +30

    That steal on Klay Thompson was super aggressive and clean no foul. Only basketball players will appreciate how difficult that is to do without fouling

    • @l3ftie578
      @l3ftie578 5 месяцев назад

      yeah bro just cleanly got between him and the ball, being smaller kind of helps in those situations

  • @Moshealthtips
    @Moshealthtips 8 лет назад +136

    one of the best ever. monster at 6'4 gaurds 1-3!!

  • @AllPRAIZE
    @AllPRAIZE 9 месяцев назад +1

    Man, this highlight reel does Tony justice, nvr knew he was that good on this side of the ball. Guarding the NBAs elite scorers KD,Klay,Dame,Russ,Curry. That western conference at that time, I wanna watch more defense highlight reels.

  • @chiefgangmusic
    @chiefgangmusic Год назад +16

    What no one sees and it’s truly f’n amazing is the amount of effort his teammates put in to try and match his energy. Ive seen plenty of players make their team better offensively and I’ve seen plenty of players play outstanding individual defense but I’ve never seen one player have that kinda influence on a entire team defensively. That’s insane!!

    • @OUrNit03
      @OUrNit03 Год назад +7

      Great point. Memphis wasn't known for its Grit until Allen got there.

  • @chikmnunget
    @chikmnunget 9 лет назад +6

    the pure pride he has in his defense is awesome

  • @brazycinco5042
    @brazycinco5042 4 года назад +81

    3:57 this man covered Curry's eyes without committing a foul. Crazy.

    • @TOOL8T
      @TOOL8T Год назад +3

      High IQ defending

    • @spoonsVSforks
      @spoonsVSforks Год назад +4

      Fr I don’t understand why players don’t do that more 😂

  • @melospostup2300
    @melospostup2300 3 года назад +3

    I didn’t really get into basketball till I was 17, But boy did I miss out on this monster, Not comparing myself to this legend, But he reminds me of myself on the court, Always hustling to stop the ball

  • @Jwockee
    @Jwockee 8 лет назад +81

    One of the reasons the grizzlies win games. This man limits points for superstars

  • @orwell9788
    @orwell9788 7 лет назад +7

    I’m a Warriors fan but I fucking love Tony Allen! I wish more players had his relentlessness and tenacity to play defense like he does. He’s straight up channeling Gary Payton!

  • @glorygamerzFHG
    @glorygamerzFHG 3 года назад +13

    Tony was making future NBA legends look pedestrian. This man deserves HOF

    • @lioninthesun
      @lioninthesun Год назад +3

      Actually I agree, I think he is a hall of fame level defender and more emphasis should be put on the importance of defense

  • @alec3107
    @alec3107 2 года назад +5

    I'm happy he ended up having such a great career. He was one of my favorite celtics growing up and I was devastated when he got that knee injury. But he came back and had a great career

  • @jamcee1869
    @jamcee1869 8 лет назад +557

    Kawhi: Lebron's Kryptonite
    Tony: Durant's Nightmare

    • @nineseven5252
      @nineseven5252 7 лет назад +43

      JAM Cee You can only slow down LeBron and Durant.

    • @yongkevin2557
      @yongkevin2557 6 лет назад +27

      Bowen: Carter's Nightmare

    • @nineseven5252
      @nineseven5252 5 лет назад +1

      @@heirfang2100 How so

    • @nineseven5252
      @nineseven5252 5 лет назад +10

      Señor Maestro Tf has KD accomplished 😂

    • @bereket9795
      @bereket9795 5 лет назад +9

      @Señor Maestro lmao... so what was lebron's stats when he faced kawhi in the finals?

  • @АндрейКоролев-м9ю
    @АндрейКоролев-м9ю Год назад +6

    What a defensive beast... First team ALL DEFENSE!

  • @yanhaohe5545
    @yanhaohe5545 8 лет назад +101

    every time when there was a switch, the other guy was like "Oh s**t go away... go back to your KD... Ahhh!"...

    • @MrUrkel0730
      @MrUrkel0730 7 лет назад +6

      Yanhao He lol and jacking up ill-advised shots to avoid feeding KD

  • @incognitame141
    @incognitame141 4 года назад +10

    He was a defensive beast!

  • @crownkearney961
    @crownkearney961 2 года назад +18

    The hand in Steph Curry’s face without fouling is a classic

  • @kp9593
    @kp9593 Год назад +2

    Need guys like this back in the league it makes basketball so much more enjoyable to watch.

  • @twonumber22
    @twonumber22 8 лет назад +82

    First Team All Defense!!!

  • @SlayerMathis
    @SlayerMathis 8 лет назад +94

    If he could play any offense, he'd be a perennial allstar

  • @um52
    @um52 8 лет назад +3

    Pound for pound Allen maybe the greatest defender I've ever seen. The way he defends and wreaks havoc on elite players day in and day out is impressive. The guy is so short also

  • @WhathehadasSole
    @WhathehadasSole Год назад +2

    I loved watching him defend. He played like a football player, like a Corner covering a wr. Watching him lockdown on Kobe, Lebron, KD. I could see him guarding Jordan. He wouldn't shut him down but definitely give him a lower percentage shooting night

  • @RaphaelJohn
    @RaphaelJohn Год назад +3

    His defense is superb but what I love is his vision to go from defense to fast break, spotting his teammates who are making the runs and releasing them at the right time.

  • @TheYoungMuTe
    @TheYoungMuTe 8 лет назад +88

    If this guy ever developed a consistent offensive game or jumper omg

    • @justicemurphy23
      @justicemurphy23 8 лет назад +41

      He's pretty old now..I think he's in his mid 30s even though he's still in great shape especially for his age I think it's too late for him to develop his game.

    • @TheYoungMuTe
      @TheYoungMuTe 8 лет назад +9

      +NationalBandwagonAssociation I know I meant developed* as in when he was younger

    • @youngpatrick29
      @youngpatrick29 6 лет назад +1

      JSizzle he said developed not develops

    • @Agbahizzal
      @Agbahizzal 6 лет назад +6

      I think he spent all his time in the weight room and in tbe film room. U dont become that defensively savvy practicing ur jumpshots.
      (No offense Steve Nash)

    • @onda_dr_quinn3942
      @onda_dr_quinn3942 6 лет назад +4

      Dude could barely make a layup. Put all of his attributes on defence.

  • @pikasaurous973
    @pikasaurous973 7 лет назад +88

    66 offense
    91 defense!!!

    • @austinclaw
      @austinclaw 5 лет назад +26

      Should've been 95+ on defense

    • @kenshinhimura8708
      @kenshinhimura8708 5 лет назад +24

      Pikasaurous
      95 Defensive Awareness
      95 Hustle
      99 Steal
      99 block
      Defensive Anchor
      Lockdown Defender
      Pickpocket
      Scrapper

    • @brandonwilkins6816
      @brandonwilkins6816 4 года назад

      Lmao

    • @cloutstefan7030
      @cloutstefan7030 4 года назад +4

      @@kenshinhimura8708 nba 2k14?

    • @kenshinhimura8708
      @kenshinhimura8708 4 года назад

      @clout stefan yes but I usually fix player’s stats to their actual values from 2K10-2K14

  • @nathanprentiss7578
    @nathanprentiss7578 5 лет назад +2

    Is it just me, but who says non championship teams aren’t remembered. I’m not even a grizz fan, but watching him lock in on defense Amps up my motivation in life!

  • @otisahmed3616
    @otisahmed3616 8 лет назад +256

    imagine a tony allen kawhi leonard 1 v 1....shit would go on for days

    • @jassnaj7443
      @jassnaj7443 8 лет назад +61

      yeah considering Tony allen on offense is equal to james har_en on defense

    • @emmanuelmoses7249
      @emmanuelmoses7249 8 лет назад +79

      Kawhi would easily win, Tony can't score on Kawhi.

    • @gee_kaz
      @gee_kaz 8 лет назад +10

      its a tie dude lol,kawhi can't score on tony either

    • @sadcomplex839
      @sadcomplex839 7 лет назад +68

      Kawhi: ability to score+defend
      Allen: ability to defend

    • @pastaboinch
      @pastaboinch 7 лет назад +7

      kawhi would smash his ass tony allen would score negative points

  • @hofmannaslajbi4558
    @hofmannaslajbi4558 3 года назад +597

    Whos here after draymond said he was the best defender ever lol

    • @yahyajama8233
      @yahyajama8233 3 года назад +6

      Me draymond hilarious 😂

    • @mat52298
      @mat52298 3 года назад +5

      Me🤣🤣

    • @znation9276
      @znation9276 3 года назад +4

      what this man draymond talking about!!! he a clown

    • @seane6599
      @seane6599 3 года назад +36

      Draymond disrespecting so many greats with that statement. Gary Payton, Ben Wallace, Hakeem, MJ, Pippen, Bill Russell, so many others.

    • @yahyajama8233
      @yahyajama8233 3 года назад +22

      @@seane6599 Dwight Howard was a better defender too

  • @kwall55
    @kwall55 5 лет назад +3

    Couldn't score a lick but man can this man defend. Very under-appreciated career in the NBA.

  • @gabriel.hongkong
    @gabriel.hongkong 5 лет назад +4

    The Black Mamba himself said on TV that Tony Allen was the best defender ever. That says a lot about Tony Allen.

  • @godzilla30000
    @godzilla30000 4 года назад +3

    Thank you for this video! You don't see too many defensive players get shown this much love

  • @DenizAtay
    @DenizAtay 7 лет назад +23

    maybe a very limited offensive player but definitely a defensive-specialist! one of the rare guys you would pay just to watch his incredible defense ...

    • @perryjohnson7659
      @perryjohnson7659 5 лет назад +1

      ..he was a fan favorite in Memphis..we wanted to see what his reaction would b after he made a play..good ole days

  • @immafatazn
    @immafatazn 4 года назад +12

    Both Kobe and Durant have said that he’s the toughest defender they faced. Says a lot

  • @kings2010not2012
    @kings2010not2012 7 лет назад +265

    Imagine trying to score on a lineup of Tony Allen, Patrick Beverly/Gary Payton, Avery Bradley/Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Hakeem Olajuwon?.....just stay on the bench if you don't want to go 0 for 32.

    • @mxchael9931
      @mxchael9931 7 лет назад +27

      Loso Haaan add bill Russell to that

    • @foulvale3537
      @foulvale3537 7 лет назад +45

      Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant

    • @yhwhfearingguy646
      @yhwhfearingguy646 7 лет назад +1

      Loso Haaan they'll get tired

    • @chuboasshippo2181
      @chuboasshippo2181 7 лет назад +36

      Ben Wallace & kg too

    • @shayan1702
      @shayan1702 6 лет назад +12

      Loso Haaan What about Rubin Patterson, Charles Oakley, Lance stephenson. U need some goons on court.

  • @basketballgenesis8969
    @basketballgenesis8969 8 лет назад +101

    The man guarded a 7 foot guy at 6'6

  • @christianmathisenjr1800
    @christianmathisenjr1800 11 месяцев назад +1

    Cool video. Really captures the defensive tenacity and desire of Tony Allen. Good job. Well done.

  • @chrisbeach423
    @chrisbeach423 6 лет назад +13

    All these plays were in the playoffs, man it's sad seeing Memphis suffer this year.. we be back next year though.

    • @chipsonhughes1369
      @chipsonhughes1369 5 лет назад

      We ain’t back “next year” 😭

    • @perryjohnson7659
      @perryjohnson7659 5 лет назад

      ..we back next year..definitely year after MG4L

    • @khanman8113
      @khanman8113 4 года назад

      Y’all will be back this year

    • @chrisbeach423
      @chrisbeach423 4 года назад

      Khan Man yea but they are trying to push memphis out of the playoffs with the new proposal

    • @Victor_117
      @Victor_117 4 года назад

      Chipson Hughes y’all got young players like Ja and Jaren Jackson Jr. I’m sure you’ll make it to the playoffs

  • @miguelestevao7768
    @miguelestevao7768 11 месяцев назад

    Hes EVERYWHERE. What an inspiration

  • @uchihasage189
    @uchihasage189 7 лет назад +27

    He defends KD well, would have been a nice addition to Cleveland this season

  • @liammccarthy9388
    @liammccarthy9388 6 лет назад +1

    Pretty funny that Allen and Kawhi look very similar in terms of how they defend, their body language and everything just look so similar, even looks like they have similar body types and they're both amazing defenders

  • @iMacxXuserXx485
    @iMacxXuserXx485 3 года назад +4

    You never see Durant as uncomfortable now as Allen was making him back then, forcing him into traps, inefficient spots. Amazing.

  • @Stringerbell199
    @Stringerbell199 4 года назад +1

    This is one of the greatest lockdown/on ball defence I’ve ever seen wow

  • @ninjachannel007
    @ninjachannel007 9 лет назад +6

    Ahhhhh, finally an uploader who features defene and fundamentals. Well done, Evin Gualberto.

  • @313joker9
    @313joker9 5 лет назад +2

    This was beautiful to watch.

  • @nakialee8436
    @nakialee8436 5 лет назад +3

    This is why we need an NBA HOF for guys like him.

  • @alexhopkins5830
    @alexhopkins5830 2 года назад +1

    eyes always looking at the ball, hands always moving, always running. Goat defender

  • @lightlysalted8874
    @lightlysalted8874 3 года назад +10

    We should’ve seen this coming with all these steals he was getting

  • @DJSingleTone
    @DJSingleTone 9 лет назад +2

    My favorite player in the NBA to watch

  • @braceforace8364
    @braceforace8364 7 лет назад +34

    Not gonna lie Tony Allen looks like an athletic Martin Luther King jr

  • @jackmoody235
    @jackmoody235 8 лет назад +1

    one of the best defenders ever

  • @Anthony-pw8hj
    @Anthony-pw8hj 7 лет назад +21

    reported asks tony : how are you able to defend from 1-4 at times?
    tony: I lift alot of weights .

  • @RubyMaster_mlbb
    @RubyMaster_mlbb 4 года назад +1

    Bro it's been like 5 years and everytime i mean literally everytime i watch last play i get hyped

  • @doggyass12
    @doggyass12 9 лет назад +27

    Tony Allen is Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant's nightmare

    • @jimlee2905
      @jimlee2905 8 лет назад +1

      the warriors are the Grizzlies nightmare

    • @kadrakayoung1647
      @kadrakayoung1647 8 лет назад

      Now they're on the same team
      He's finna have a field day with them😂

  • @kennethcuevas3658
    @kennethcuevas3658 Год назад +1

    He has great joints & instincts to defend the way he did

  • @fidelehirim733
    @fidelehirim733 3 года назад +16

    who is here when draymond said he is the best defender ever

  • @mrhandsome513
    @mrhandsome513 5 лет назад +1

    I love this guy....so active, such a hard worker...and not a dirty player like Beverley

  • @darkzombiemessiah
    @darkzombiemessiah 8 лет назад +6

    players like tony allen, marcus smart, kawhi leonard are the sort of players that do all the hard work to get their teams wins.

    • @_xthe_wildhogx_2309
      @_xthe_wildhogx_2309 8 лет назад +3

      Marcus smart are you kidding me

    • @ivanguardado99
      @ivanguardado99 8 лет назад

      +_xThe_WildHOGx_ Marcus smart I may have some doubts because he's new-ish but he should have said like Avery Bradley or someone else.

  • @alvinsario8635
    @alvinsario8635 Год назад +1

    One of the best defender never dpoy.

  • @BlazeBoltSniper
    @BlazeBoltSniper 9 лет назад +3

    Loving this channel keep up the great work. Im loving the "Lockdown" series

  • @MoorSol
    @MoorSol 3 года назад +1

    Allen’s commitment is unwavering 💯

  • @BloodBomberX
    @BloodBomberX 8 лет назад +180

    Who else came here cause of the Kobe comment?

    • @travisblankenship6643
      @travisblankenship6643 7 лет назад +9

      Rene Prado u mean where he called Allen the best defensive player he's ever faced?

    • @willfrazier8485
      @willfrazier8485 5 лет назад +5

      KD comment

    • @rice909
      @rice909 5 лет назад +2

      Kevin Durant and Kobe both said Tony Allen

  • @carlingram8316
    @carlingram8316 4 года назад

    The crazy thing about that last play was that he went all out for that steal in the middle of the 3rd quarter with an 11 point lead. Dude was all about getting that ball back for his team. Awesome stuff!

  • @MagicCityWD40
    @MagicCityWD40 8 лет назад +54

    the only player ik that prides himself on defense

    • @onda_dr_quinn3942
      @onda_dr_quinn3942 6 лет назад +4

      Warren Davison lol no.. plenty of dudes who did that, and some of those guys are even in the hall of fame.

    • @CEOofEPO
      @CEOofEPO 5 лет назад +3

      Onda_Dr_Quinn he said that he knows

    • @Tstewa4869
      @Tstewa4869 5 лет назад +1

      Don"t count out Patrick Beverley

  • @geezushasrisen
    @geezushasrisen 4 года назад +2

    FIRST TEAM, BABY

  • @bdkq1902
    @bdkq1902 10 месяцев назад +4

    Young fans wouldn’t understand how pesky Tony Allen was on defense, guarding players that are in or entering their prime. He’s the guy that even make Kobe struggle.

  • @jaelabreu7582
    @jaelabreu7582 4 года назад

    Tony Allen is probably one of the best lockdowns I have seen

    • @Donutello712
      @Donutello712 4 года назад

      The best lockdown is covid 19 imo

  • @earlbrandolozano8759
    @earlbrandolozano8759 8 лет назад +13

    klay thompson and kevin durant lowlights

  • @vicentechanco
    @vicentechanco 9 лет назад +1

    watching this video makes me want to practice defense harder. thanks evin!

  • @bbbppp8492
    @bbbppp8492 7 лет назад +61

    T_ny Allen > James Har_en

    • @equalpower5592
      @equalpower5592 7 лет назад +6

      BBB PPP no I think they are embodiments of offense and defense.

    • @duck8624
      @duck8624 6 лет назад

      BBB PPP w

    • @tyshawn5983
      @tyshawn5983 6 лет назад

      😂😂😂

  • @ramadankai2847
    @ramadankai2847 3 года назад +1

    Watching him play defense is poetry

  • @LEONTAE704
    @LEONTAE704 3 года назад +5

    Had to come see what up after Draymond stamped himself as the best lockdown 😂😂😂😂

  • @joalcaspayne3844
    @joalcaspayne3844 4 месяца назад +1

    Stephen Curry said that this man always giving him a hard time bcoz of his defense... defensive specialist...💪💯

  • @randomsurge7937
    @randomsurge7937 4 года назад +3

    Who's here after KD said Tony Allen was the toughest defender ever played with?

  • @BnaBreaker
    @BnaBreaker 6 лет назад +1

    FIRST TEAM!!! Miss you TA... GRIT N GRIND FOREVER!!!! Go GRIZZ!

  • @ncongnolancong
    @ncongnolancong 9 лет назад +6

    grizzlies are such a tough defensive team

    • @Miltonman100
      @Miltonman100 9 лет назад +1

      They do need some more playmakers though.They never scored over 100 points in the second round.

    • @ncongnolancong
      @ncongnolancong 9 лет назад

      Miltonman100 yeah they need a scorer for sure.

    • @Miltonman100
      @Miltonman100 9 лет назад +4

      Nice Meme Until they get a glue guy at the SF position,They wont reach the finals.And I love watching the Grizzlies.The Grit N Grind style is polar opposite of most teams in the west.But Tony Allen cannot start for a contender.He's too much of an offensive liability.The Rudy Gay trade sortve hurt them in the long run because he could actually score and defend(When engaged).They still miss that production.

    • @Miltonman100
      @Miltonman100 9 лет назад +2

      +Prince Cyrill i agree but memphis cant even score over 100 points.The last team I remember winning a title not scoring over 100 ppg is the 2004 pistons in which they had arguably the greatest TEAM defense of all time allowing only 84 pog which is incredible! I say the rudy trade hurt them is because memphis has had this huge hole at SF for the last 2.5 years and has gotten virtually no production from that spot.They have had stop gap guys like James Johnson Tayshaun Prince but neither one of those guys consistently produce at a high level on offense to prevent teams from double teaming gasol or randolph

    • @cashoutsteve2495
      @cashoutsteve2495 8 лет назад +2

      +Miltonman100 Add Jeff "Inconsistent" Green in the mix.

  • @coleslaw6056
    @coleslaw6056 4 года назад

    The backwards outreach to still contest Curry's shot after going for the pump fake was incredible determination to play defense at 3:55

  • @municipal1851
    @municipal1851 6 лет назад +20

    So this is why Durant left

  • @1solodeon
    @1solodeon 3 года назад +1

    Looking at this video reminded me how good of a defensive backcourt the Grizzlies had back then.. Conley, Allen and Courtney Lee damn lol. I feel like the current Pelicans could have this type of defensive tenacity I can see Josh Hart being a Tony Allen type player.

  • @ibrahim0830
    @ibrahim0830 5 лет назад +10

    He protec
    He atac
    But most importantly....
    He’s gonna run after kd to the moon and bac

  • @RileyFreemanJP
    @RileyFreemanJP 9 месяцев назад +1

    Best defense I’ve seen