Tony Allen - Lockdown
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2015
- Tony Allen is unrelenting. He hounds his mark all over the court. He’ll fight through every screen and beat you to your spots. Intelligent, energetic and supremely athletic, Allen single-handedly decimates the offensive game plan. He does so because he’s thorough in his preparation and that allows him to be the perfect perimeter defender. He knows what your sets are, where you want to go, and what you want to do, and he’ll make sure you can’t get a single one of those. He’s tough, but it’s physicality with purpose, and most of the time, his body control is such that he’s playing smart, clean defense and it’s just a marvel to behold.
Kobe Bryant said of Allen that, “he plays harder than everybody else defensively.” He’s almost impossible to get away from, because his aggressiveness and know-how allow him to stay connected to his man around myriad screens. He knows when to bump down, when to stunt, and when to lean (especially when he’s giving up around 6 inches or so to Kevin Durant). Above all else, he's an NBA champion.
This video isn’t about him getting steals or blocking shots, although, of course, those are featured. It’s about how he gets into his opponents and outworks them. He’s in-sync with his teammates, always communicating, and sinking-and-filling when needed. The most impressive thing I’ve seen in a little while is how he can contest and leave his hand right in the opponent’s face without fouling even if they get him off his feet and flying by (3:57). Sometimes his opponents’ don’t know where he’s coming from or what he’s going to do, but one thing is for sure: the Grindfather and his defense are an absolute pleasure to watch.
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you know someone is a defensive specialist when you can watch him playing d for 9 mins
Lucky Luciano right
Watched the whole video and didn't realize it was 9 min till I read your comment lol
I have 5-6 (1.70) if I were taller then it would be Dennis Rodman from the park
@@rafaelr0dman342 LOL.. you're one of those pathetic "If I were... I would..." kids 😂
Against stars like Curry, Klay, KD and Westbrook mostly too
"the best defender I ever faced" - Kobe Bryant
and kobe faced michael jordan, one of the best defenders of all time.
Yea, i know it is crazy but Tony Allen is a lockdown beast.Yeezus Christ
+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.
+XxMVPxDawg jordan was still in his prime in 98 and that's when kobe was getting into his prime
Yeezus Christ No? Kobe's prime wasn't until 8 years later.
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.
They we’re still growing at the time definitely not their prim years but still two cold guards
@@DloHeadBussa 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.
@@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.
@@DloHeadBussaActually that was the start of KD prime. 2012/13-ish
@@DloHeadBussabro what lol KD went to the finals in that time. And Curry was an All Star
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.
Seriously. Watching him fight through screens is nothing short of inspiring.
Read your bible! (KJV, preferably) ♥
Allen epitomized what it means to be unrelenting.
Dennis Rodman..
Love it
A steal and then a missed fastbreak layup on the other end is the signature Tony Allen play
You got me at first... 😅😅
loool 😂😂
One of the best defenders. Ever.
id say as good or if not better than rodman tbh
One of the most underrated players ever too
Kawhi Leonard
MasteredTheUniverse No... Kawhi just plays great defense. Tony Allen was relentless with his defense. There's a huge difference.
Y’all forgetting about the glove???
Came here after the KD interview where he mentions Tony Allen as the toughest defender he ever played. He wasn't lying 👀
Just like The Black Mamba
Ye fr he the professional KD defender
that last defensive play... he sacrificed his body for that extra possession.. thats the dude i want on my team
That was my favorite defensive play I've seen live
Yeah!!!
They should award him a fumble recovery along with the steal.
One of the most unorthodox defensive players I've ever seen. Love this fuckin' guy. Wish he was still a Celtic.
is he unorthodox? what's an orthodox defense look like? i'm genuinely curious.
Is kawhi orthodox?
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
Those Grit and Grind Grizzlies teams were so fun to watch defensively.
But that offense!😬😬😬
Dr. Clan true lmao
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.
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.
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.
That was one of the greatest defensive efforts I’ve ever seen.
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.
@@davidschmidt1793 Nah, they had a physical advantage in size. Tony is the greatest
@@greysonG10 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.
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
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.
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.
Read your bible! (KJV, preferably) ♥
Every team needs a Tony Allen
Only the good ones
Not trying to see the Hornets waste skill
every time when there was a switch, the other guy was like "Oh s**t go away... go back to your KD... Ahhh!"...
Yanhao He lol and jacking up ill-advised shots to avoid feeding KD
3:57 this man covered Curry's eyes without committing a foul. Crazy.
High IQ defending
Fr I don’t understand why players don’t do that more 😂
Kawhi: Lebron's Kryptonite
Tony: Durant's Nightmare
JAM Cee You can only slow down LeBron and Durant.
Bowen: Carter's Nightmare
@@heirfang2100 How so
Señor Maestro Tf has KD accomplished 😂
@Señor Maestro lmao... so what was lebron's stats when he faced kawhi in the finals?
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
When people play good defense people complain everything is a foul
one of the best ever. monster at 6'4 gaurds 1-3!!
The way he snakes through the screen and still defending is a thing of beauty
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...
Best perimeter defender I've ever seen (Or at least top 3). Great lateral quickness and great hands
Don't forget about the glove ;)
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.
Henry Hopkins GP isn't as good as Tony Allen.
+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.
IanLEAU Allen just plays better defense
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!!!
The hand in Steph Curry’s face without fouling is a classic
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!!
Great point. Memphis wasn't known for its Grit until Allen got there.
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.
They gonna call foul on everything the league charmin now
Whos here after draymond said he was the best defender ever lol
Me draymond hilarious 😂
Me🤣🤣
what this man draymond talking about!!! he a clown
Draymond disrespecting so many greats with that statement. Gary Payton, Ben Wallace, Hakeem, MJ, Pippen, Bill Russell, so many others.
@@seane6599 Dwight Howard was a better defender too
One of the reasons the grizzlies win games. This man limits points for superstars
Tony was making future NBA legends look pedestrian. This man deserves HOF
Actually I agree, I think he is a hall of fame level defender and more emphasis should be put on the importance of defense
imagine a tony allen kawhi leonard 1 v 1....shit would go on for days
yeah considering Tony allen on offense is equal to james har_en on defense
Kawhi would easily win, Tony can't score on Kawhi.
its a tie dude lol,kawhi can't score on tony either
Kawhi: ability to score+defend
Allen: ability to defend
kawhi would smash his ass tony allen would score negative points
First Team All Defense!!!
i died during the nba inside tracks bit
rip
What a defensive beast... First team ALL DEFENSE!
If he could play any offense, he'd be a perennial allstar
Not threes but at least dunks on a fast break
Basically Kawhi lol
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!
66 offense
91 defense!!!
Should've been 95+ on defense
Pikasaurous
95 Defensive Awareness
95 Hustle
99 Steal
99 block
Defensive Anchor
Lockdown Defender
Pickpocket
Scrapper
Lmao
@@kenshinhimura8708 nba 2k14?
@clout stefan yes but I usually fix player’s stats to their actual values from 2K10-2K14
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
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.
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.
If this guy ever developed a consistent offensive game or jumper omg
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.
+NationalBandwagonAssociation I know I meant developed* as in when he was younger
JSizzle he said developed not develops
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)
Dude could barely make a layup. Put all of his attributes on defence.
the pure pride he has in his defense is awesome
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!
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
We should’ve seen this coming with all these steals he was getting
You’re not funny or original
@@topshotkyy9777 ^ found the burner
bruhhhhh
🤣🤣🤣
The Black Mamba himself said on TV that Tony Allen was the best defender ever. That says a lot about Tony Allen.
He was a defensive beast!
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
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.
Loso Haaan add bill Russell to that
Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant
Loso Haaan they'll get tired
Ben Wallace & kg too
Loso Haaan What about Rubin Patterson, Charles Oakley, Lance stephenson. U need some goons on court.
The man guarded a 7 foot guy at 6'6
Kobe Wan Kenobi he's 6'4
Dikembe Mutombo yeah
Aaron Lopez who cares smart ass
Hes 6’3.5
@@niggato23 that makes it even more impressive
Need guys like this back in the league it makes basketball so much more enjoyable to watch.
Both Kobe and Durant have said that he’s the toughest defender they faced. Says a lot
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 ...
..he was a fan favorite in Memphis..we wanted to see what his reaction would b after he made a play..good ole days
who is here when draymond said he is the best defender ever
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
Hes EVERYWHERE. What an inspiration
This is why we need an NBA HOF for guys like him.
Thank you for this video! You don't see too many defensive players get shown this much love
Couldn't score a lick but man can this man defend. Very under-appreciated career in the NBA.
reported asks tony : how are you able to defend from 1-4 at times?
tony: I lift alot of weights .
He defends KD well, would have been a nice addition to Cleveland this season
too old by now
Nigga too old
You never see Durant as uncomfortable now as Allen was making him back then, forcing him into traps, inefficient spots. Amazing.
Tony Allen is Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant's nightmare
the warriors are the Grizzlies nightmare
Now they're on the same team
He's finna have a field day with them😂
FIRST TEAM!!! Miss you TA... GRIT N GRIND FOREVER!!!! Go GRIZZ!
Not gonna lie Tony Allen looks like an athletic Martin Luther King jr
Loving this channel keep up the great work. Im loving the "Lockdown" series
He has great joints & instincts to defend the way he did
This was beautiful to watch.
Ahhhhh, finally an uploader who features defene and fundamentals. Well done, Evin Gualberto.
All these plays were in the playoffs, man it's sad seeing Memphis suffer this year.. we be back next year though.
We ain’t back “next year” 😭
..we back next year..definitely year after MG4L
Y’all will be back this year
Khan Man yea but they are trying to push memphis out of the playoffs with the new proposal
Chipson Hughes y’all got young players like Ja and Jaren Jackson Jr. I’m sure you’ll make it to the playoffs
This is one of the greatest lockdown/on ball defence I’ve ever seen wow
Allen’s commitment is unwavering 💯
Who else came here cause of the Kobe comment?
Rene Prado u mean where he called Allen the best defensive player he's ever faced?
KD comment
Kevin Durant and Kobe both said Tony Allen
the only player ik that prides himself on defense
Warren Davison lol no.. plenty of dudes who did that, and some of those guys are even in the hall of fame.
Onda_Dr_Quinn he said that he knows
Don"t count out Patrick Beverley
Cool video. Really captures the defensive tenacity and desire of Tony Allen. Good job. Well done.
One of my fave players ever.
players like tony allen, marcus smart, kawhi leonard are the sort of players that do all the hard work to get their teams wins.
Marcus smart are you kidding me
+_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.
klay thompson and kevin durant lowlights
I love this guy....so active, such a hard worker...and not a dirty player like Beverley
One of my favorite players ever
T_ny Allen > James Har_en
BBB PPP no I think they are embodiments of offense and defense.
BBB PPP w
😂😂😂
Had to come see what up after Draymond stamped himself as the best lockdown 😂😂😂😂
My favorite player in the NBA to watch
Beautiful
So this is why Durant left
Anybody here after Draymond talked smack?
Bro it's been like 5 years and everytime i mean literally everytime i watch last play i get hyped
watching this video makes me want to practice defense harder. thanks evin!
Who's here after KD said Tony Allen was the toughest defender ever played with?
😅🤣😂
his defense is keeping him in the NBA because he has terrible offense
and James Harden's offence keeps him in the NBA because he has terrible defence.
Brayden yep
+Brayden offense is more important than defense and James Harden has not terrible defense he has average defense
Patrick Robertson Harden is one of the worst defenders in the league. And offence isn't more important necessarily. Stars need to have offence but role players (Tony Allen, Patrick Beverly, Delly) can play without much offence and contribute on the defensive end.
+Brayden well I mean he's not a good defender but guys like Curry and Lillard have even worse defense and nobody gonna say shit about it
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!
One of the best defender never dpoy.
Who here after hearing Draymond Green is the best defender of league
Here after draymond
I love this dude
FIRST TEAM, BABY
He protec
He atac
But most importantly....
He’s gonna run after kd to the moon and bac
he's first team all DEFENSE
If Cleveland had prime Tony Allen they could beat Golden State 💯
Watching him play defense is poetry
Been waiting for more defense highlights! Great job on the channel (y)