MEMPHIS — It’s been a challenging year for Xavier Tillman, who has dealt with lingering knee issues and fallen entirely out of the Celtics rotation.
But, on March 31st, in his first game back against the Grizzlies team that drafted him, Tillman got the starting position.
“Please welcome back to FedEx Forum, former Memphis Grizzlies forward No. 26, Xavier Tillman Sr!” the in-arena announcer belted, drawing applause from the mix of Celtics and Grizzlies fans in attendance.
Jrue Holiday, a good friend of Tillman’s, jumped on him in celebration.