Grizzlies Insider: A tip of the cap to Xavier Tillman, still ready for the moment
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, left, goes up for a basket against Boston Celtics forward Xavier Tillman during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (Tony Gutierrez/AP Photo)
In Memphis, Xavier Tillman Sr. was a model of professionalism. His NBA Finals appearance for Boston in Game 3 was a reward for his patience.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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