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Is Grayson Allen the dirtiest player in the NBA?

Is Grayson Allen the dirtiest player in the NBA?

Sure, Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Grayson Allen has a reputation as a dirty player, dating back to his tripping incidents and other various shenanigans as a four-year Duke basketball treasure. Last week, Young intentionally shoved Allen to the ground in a preseason matchup.

Who did Grayson Allen trip?

Trae Young
Late in Saturday’s Atlanta Hawks-Memphis Grizzlies game, Grayson Allen tripped Trae Young. While chasing Young on defense, Allen stuck out his left leg at Young’s feet, causing the Hawks star to stumble. Nobody got hurt. Not much was made of the incident during or after the game that the Hawks won, 122-112.

Who did Grayson Allen trip in college?

Grayson Allen’s college antics are catching back up to him in the NBA. After getting tangled up with Trae Young—again—during the Atlanta Hawks’ 122-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzles on Saturday, Young took to Twitter to call out Allen for attempting to trip him.

How many points did Grayson Allen score at Duke?

37 points
Grayson Allen’s 37 points helped Duke take down Michigan State, 88-81, at the Champions Classic.

What is Grayson Allen’s career high?

40 points
Professional career On April 10, 2019, Allen scored his career-high 40 points with seven rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block in a 137–143 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

What did Grayson Allen do wrong?

Grayson Allen’s dirty plays at Duke Allen was having a breakout sophomore season at Duke in 2016 when he was involved in his first tripping incident. During a February game against Louisville, Allen was caught tripping a Louisville player as he fell to the floor after a missed basket.

Is Grayson Allen a starter for the Grizzlies?

Grayson Allen started 38 of 50 games for the Memphis Grizzlies and put up career-best numbers in his third season. After arriving via trade in 2019, he found a role as a reliable shooter. Allen, 25, is the second starter to be dealt this offseason.

Is Grayson Allen still hurt?

The Memphis Grizzlies announced Monday that guard Grayson Allen will be sidelined indefinitely after he suffered a hip injury during Friday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. The injury will require offloading to heal, but the team believes he will make a full recovery.

What position is Grayson Allen?

Shooting guard
Small forward
Grayson Allen/Position

Is Grayson Allen hurt?

What was the incident with Grayson Allen at Duke?

Allen received national attention during his sophomore season at Duke following an incident during a game against Louisville Cardinals. On February 8, 2016, Allen was assessed a flagrant-one foul after he tripped Louisville forward Ray Spalding.

Why was Grayson Allen suspended for one game?

Allen returned to play on January 4, 2017, after being suspended for one game. On March 9, 2018, Allen was assessed a flagrant-one foul in the ACC Tournament for tripping North Carolina ‘s Garrison Brooks with what was called a “hip check.”

What did Grayson Allen do to Ray Spalding?

On February 8, 2016, Allen was assessed a flagrant-one foul after he tripped Louisville forward Ray Spalding. Commentators said the move appeared to be intentional, as Allen stuck out his leg while on the ground as Spalding was hopping over him.

When did the Memphis Grizzlies acquire Grayson Allen?

On July 6, 2019, the Memphis Grizzlies announced that they had acquired Allen from the Jazz. On December 16, 2020, the Memphis Grizzlies announced that they had exercised their option on Allen.