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"Kobe pretty much made a reputation for that" - Tony Allen was able to defend Bryant in the 2010 Finals because he didn't fall for his signature weapon
During the 2010 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics made one critical adjustment that threw Kobe Bryant off his game: letting Tony Allen guard him instead of Ray Allen. It made such a big difference ...
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"He had so many counter moves" - Tony Allen speaks about why Kobe Bryant was his most challenging defensive task
Tony Allen and Kobe Bryant had plenty of battles during their careers, as it was a duel between the best defender and the most prolific offensive player. It was one of the box office matchups in ...
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After Stalling Kobe Bryant, Tony Allen Laments Kendrick Perkins' Role in Losing NBA Championship
They ran it back in 2010, but this time, fate had other plans. Tony Allen didn’t just reminisce about his battles with Kobe Bryant on a recent episode of the Club 520 Podcast—he gave us a what ...
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"My pregame naps, I'm thinking about Tony Allen" - Jamal Crawford on why he never figured out how to beat Kobe Bryant's best defender
Before elite perimeter defenders like Jrue Holiday and Mikal Bridges earned their reputations, there was Tony Allen — the ... Even all-time greats like Kobe Bryant acknowledged his defensive ...