Xavier Tillman has been making quite the name for himself early on in his NBA career. Tillman his quickly inserted himself as a key piece of the team after only playing 15 games this season. He’s even assumed starting duties after key injuries to the team and he has rewarded the Grizzlies belief in him. He came one rebound away from his first career double-double last night. Not only that, but he also made a highlight play on the offensive end.
He brought out his inner Miles Bridges for this big poster dunk on 7’1″ center Jakob Poeltl. Tillman takes the ball down the lane with a chasing Poeltl right beside him. Poeltl jumps up and takes a swipe at Tillman and the ball, but can’t block it. Tillman rises up and above and hammers it home to put Poeltl on a poster. The dunk got the Grizzlies to stand up in awe of Tillman’s athleticism.
Tillman has quickly put his name in the conversation as a potential rookie of the year candidate. Will Tillman be able to finish the season strong and become the first Spartan to win the illustrious award?
WHERE MY DOGS AT??? @Rookiedunker | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/ml5ZQPqQKO
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) February 2, 2021
