Tony Allen, a former NBA player and defensive stud, spoke with NBA.com about his playing days, top defenders in today's game, and more. (Editor's Note: The following one-on-one dialogue has been trimmed and shortened.) Allen was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 1989 NBA draft. He played only five seasons before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, where he finished out his career. In 1995, Allen won the inaugural Defensive Player of the Year award. Since then, only three other players have won the award twice: David Robinson, Mark Eaton, and Kevin Garnett. Today's NBA is full of great defenders, but nobody compares to Allen when it comes to intensity on the court or versatility off of it. He's a perfect example of how much defense wins games. We're looking forward to seeing what he has to say about that aspect of the league today. Check out the full interview here.