New Orleans Pelicans guard Tony Allen's first game since 2010 for a team other than the Memphis Grizzlies will be in a familiar building.
The Pelicans open their season at FedExForum against the Grizzlies on Wednesday night, the first chance for Allen to play against the team he spent seven seasons with, helping spawn the "Grit and Grind" era.
With his return approaching, the feisty defender penned a heartfelt post in The Players' Tribune to Memphis and its fans, recalling how the team came together during the 2010-11 season and how much pride he took in representing the city.