Grit & Grind 2.0

[Ed Monix]

The Grit & Grind Grizzlies Era perhaps unofficially began when Tony Allen signed with Memphis after leaving the Celtics.

With Marcus Smart now on the Grizzlies, is another era on the way? If so, the similarities are eerie.

Tony Allen joined the Grizzlies at age 29.
Tony Allen acquired from the Celtics.
Tony Allen went to Oklahoma State.
Tony Allen is known as hard nose defensive guard.

Marcus Smart joined the Grizzlies at age 29.
Marcus Smart acquired from the Celtics.
Marcus Smart went to Oklahoma State.
Marcus Smart is known as hard nose defensive guard.