Why Kobe Bryant Believed Tony Allen Was His Toughest Matchup 

I remember my nerves getting bad when Tony Allen guarded kobe. Quick laterally, stayed on kobes shooting hand, played the passing lanes, strong and physical.

I know it’s not popular, but I love defense in basketball. It makes the game beautiful.

Tony Allen was one of the best on ball defenders I’ve ever seen, he was relentless with incredible hands it was a pleasure to watch him play defence just like it was watching the mamba operate on offence, masters.

If Tony Allen only developed a jump shot, he could be on the court longer and be known as an even greater defensive player than he already is. bc of his inability to shoot or be a play maker, he maxed out at about 27 MPG. In terms of perimeter defense, Tony was one of the best I've seen along the likes of Gary Payton and Scottie.

Who tf could dislike this video? If you like basketball this is good stuff

My observation: Players think highly of individual defenders like Tony Allen and Jrue Holiday. Media prefers team defenders like KG and Dray.

Tibs was the the mastermind behind this celtics defense. Did it with Chicago and is now working on it with the knicks . Tony allen may have been there best defender but that celtics team had some great lockdown defenders as well . Defensively they were well put together.

Tony Allen vs the Warriors with the Grizzlies is some of the most jaw dropping defense I've ever witnessed. One time I swear he flew like a wide receiver for some steals on Klay Thompson

Kd also said tony Allen was his toughest defender.

This may go unnoticed but tony allen was also kds toughest matchup. During the grizzles-thunder matchups tony would always steal the ball from kd. Tony was a special case because he was the right height and reach to stand perfect with kd's dribble. I wonder if kd ever spoke on how well tony guarded him.

My second favorite celtic of all time behind Paul Pierce... just loved his passion for the game

That's some goated content

really good content and video, i enjoyed it tons. respect to tony allen for being such a good defender

Thanks this was so great to learn genuinely very insightful

Great content. That Kobe pumpfake is beautiful. Another video on Kobe’s offense toolbags someday?

i’m curious as to whether the stats and tape together show shane battier to be better or worse guarding kobe compared to tony allen. Shane battier was obviously not as quick, strong and aggressive as tony allen (so he couldn’t gamble for steals or blocks as much). But he did his homework, followed the gameplan to a tee, was unafraid of pushing kobe towards help (even though that might not make him look as cool as other defenders), and disciplined enough to play the mind games perfectly by never trash talking kobe and constantly downplaying his defensive impact in interviews. He also was completely ok with kobe scoring on him; battier knew all he could do was push kobe to his weaker spots, and if kobe still scored 40, but just did it at a slightly lower efficiency, so be it.

Fucking love your videos bro. Great to wind down after a crazy day at work. Amazing basketball analysis with nice background music Keep it up

I’ve said this for years. Tony Allen is such an underrated defender. The real ones remember you Tony!

great work bruh

Number 24 Vs. Number 42 Matchup

Great video and analysis

Great points 👏🏾

Love it!

Fantastic!

Beautiful video mate 👌 👍

I loved this vid sm

RIP Kobe Bryant! 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

wow. Awesome video

I love Kobe and this video because I think kobe would love it because it’s honest and real 👍

Good break down

Nice one

Maaaaannn Listen 💯

4:08 Was that Tony Allen, or was it Future talking about Kobe? 😭😭😂😂

Gotta love it

Crane High School legend! Tony Allen

First Team, All Defense! The Grindfather!

Thybulle and Beverley plz :) thanks for your work man

"- he lacked the quick step to blew by-" If he had the athleticism and strength of MJ, he would've been more efficient and more brutal than he already was.

Tony Allen was a savage 🔥🔥🔥

Man i miss Kobe

Tony Allen is one of the best NBA defenders of all time

Can you do a vid of Ron Artest's defense?

Allen was an agent of chaos, and one of the most singularly driven players I've ever had the pleasure to watch night in and out in Boston. The Celtics' defensive focus gave him room to shine, but I think it also limited his development on the offensive side of the court - he was a ruthless defender, and gave that his all, knowing there were stud scorers all around him. But it also meant he never transitioned to help out much on O. He was so marvelous, and such an important player, it's hard to say it's a shame how things played out, but I cant imagine what a terror he would have been with a steady jumper.

Do one on Muggsy Bogues

Tony Allen has one of the meanest dunks ever over Jamison against Cleveland.

Anyone notice how is number is 42 👀 guarding number 24

Reminds me of a lite version of "The Jordan Rules"

If he faced 03 kobe, 01, iverson 09 dwade, 03 tmac and any version jordan, that strategy of him forcing to the left wont work.

Every offensive player has that one guy that makes it hard to score. With Kobe, it was Tony Allen. Jordan, it was Joe Dumars.

Can we get a Zach Randolph vid

Tony Allen a beast. But sucks bc I always hated the Celtics.

Tony Allen boss defense

Imagine the Cavs picking Tony Allen with their 10th pick in 2004 instead of Luke freaking Jackson.

3:22 great video but this is not that open of a 3

What about Ruben Patterson, the Kobe Stopper lol

Kobe’s Top 5 most respected players

Kobe shot 40% in both Boston series. Allen was also robbed of 1st team all nba defense for 3 straight years. 07-09

DAMIAN LILLARD

He said hes toughest matchup was tmac cause he can all the things kobe can do but hes 6'9. Toughest defender is tony allen not toughest matchup.

Shouldn't the Title say "Believed" instead of Believes?

Why mention Ray Allen

24 v 42

While lebron takes on Kawai

One time he said tmac

Lol watching this video it looks like kobe plays hero ball

1st

I think shane battier and raja bell also a good defender against kobe. 🤷‍♂️

Imo Tony Allen was to KoBe what Payton was to Jordan🔒

You showed Boston Celtics TA but not Memphis Grizzlies TA? He became a better player in Memphis and you didnt show not one clip!? 👎🏾

Bruce Bowen wasn't bad either. Pulled Kobes chair out on at least a few occasions

Who is biggest curry stopper?

If Kobe was a better facilitator, they woulda beat Boston the first time

4:47 travel

To think that draymond green calls himself the GOAT defensive player 😂😂😂

I’m first

*believed, Kobe passed away

Lebron runs through Tony Allen types

Lol he's a 6 time defensive nba award winner and dude still decided to be a thief and insurance cheat.

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