Should Tony Allen's number be retired in Memphis?

We all know that Tony Allen is as reputable of an NBA player as they come. He's been making an impact in this league since the year that he entered it by playing tight, all-purpose defense against some of the best players that have ever stepped onto a basketball court. But is being only an elite defender convincing enough to get your number raised to the rafters?

Here in Boston, you need to be a true NBA legend to get your number put on the ceiling. Out of the twenty-three players that have had their numbers retired in the Garden, only four of them aren't Hall of Famers, and those guys have other impressive accolades that prove them to be worthy of remembrance.

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