For rookie Xavier Tillman Sr., it’s the little things
Memphis Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman Sr. (2) keeps the ball from Los Angeles Lakers guard Wesley Matthews (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at FedExForum. (Wade Payne/AP)
Xavier Tillman Sr. will have an expanded role to fill if Jonas Valanciunas misses time due to health and safety protocols.
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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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