NBA Power Rankings: The Top 10 Shooting Guards in the NBA

9.) Tony Allen (Blend = 7.3)

Apr 21, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) reacts to a call in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game two during the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Advanced Stats: PER=15.6, Win Shares=.100, RPM=2.33, Wins Produced=.182, ASPM=1.94

Tony Allen, also known as “The Grindfather”, is the best defensive off-guard in the NBA. His combination of effort, intelligence, and natural talent, has made him a thorn in the side of many NBA greats. That being said, he’s a truly awful offensive player. For example, despite being the beneficiary of numerous open looks (thanks to Memphis’ inside-out offense), Allen has only managed to shoot 21.7% from three since 2011.

Furthermore, there’s evidence (when looking at his RPM splits from 2013-2014) that Allen’s defensive prowess is eroding, a likely symptom of  his age (Allen will turn 33 next season). For all these reasons (and a few yet to be revealed), Tony Allen is the first player to have his ranking “arbitrarily” lowered.