Fresh off a strong playoff run with the Boston Celtics, Tony Allen (number 54 on the Big Board) has agreed to terms on a 3 year, $9.7 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. Allen will add more athleticism to an already athletically-rich team as a backup for OJ Mayo. I really like Tony Allen on a good team. He's a very solid 7th or 8th man who brings energy, defense, and a penchant for big dunks. On a young team like the Grizzlies, though, I'm not so sure. Allen has one of the worst looking jumpshots in the game and has at times displayed an inability to recognize his role. This year he accepted who he was with Boston and he excelled. Put him with a group of younger guys who don't have the strong voices that Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen have and you could be in some trouble. Only time will tell. This is a good price for a player of Allen's talent but if he feels equal to his new teammates, you could see the old Allen return, broken jumper and all.
Grade: B
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