This week we got a Chicago hooper on the show, first team All-D, and the Grindfather — Tony Allen joins Knuckleheads. TA sits down to discuss his journey: dropping out of high school, figuring it out in Chicago and finding his way to Oklahoma State. Tony looks back on getting drafted by the Celtics, winning a championship with the Big 3 in 2008, and moving on to Memphis. He talks about those legendary Grizzlies teams and what it was like to become one of the best defenders in the league. TA a real one. Tune in! 

1. Growing up in Chicago, dropping out of high school but meeting Will Bynum and going to Crane (7:30)
2. Getting to Oklahoma State after Juco, dominating there (30:20)
3. Draft process, getting taken by the Celtics (42:30)
4. Becoming one of the best defenders in the league, learning from Paul Pierce (54:00) 
5. Boston forming the Big 3, winning the NBA Finals in 2008 (1:02:35)
6. Celtics-Lakers rivalry, being tasked with guarding Kobe (1:16:56) 
7. Going to the Memphis Grizzlies, teaming up with Z-Bo (1:24:22)
8. Becoming the Grindfather, getting All-Defense after All-Defense (1:29:25)

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