Offensive Game
Efficient finisher who doesn't demand plays but converts when given opportunities. Consistent at the foul line.
Career Journey
Memphis Grizzlies
2020-2024
Boston Celtics
2024
Charlotte Hornets
2024-present
2024 NBA champion (Boston)
Acquired by the Celtics from Memphis in 2024, he was on the roster for Boston's title run as a reserve big.
Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2020)
Won the award at Michigan State before being drafted 35th and traded to Memphis on draft night.
Traded to Charlotte, then signed overseas
Dealt from Boston to the Hornets in February 2026; in June 2026 he signed with Trabzonspor of Turkey.
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 30 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 43.5% | 16.7% |
Tillman is a throwback problem-solver at the five — undersized around 6'8" but wired to guard all five spots, a knack he sharpened winning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year at Michigan State. Memphis landed him 35th in 2020 and leaned on his screen navigation and low-post toughness before dealing him to Boston in 2024, where he picked up a championship ring as a deep-rotation big. He opened 2025-26 with the Celtics, then moved to Charlotte at February's deadline for a longer look. What sets him apart is feel: he reads actions a beat early and rarely fouls out of position. In June 2026 he signed with Trabzonspor in Turkey, taking that defensive IQ overseas for a bigger role.
Offensive Game
Efficient finisher who doesn't demand plays but converts when given opportunities. Consistent at the foul line.
Defensive Game
Exceptional team defender. Guards one through five in small lineups, takes charges, hedges pick-and-rolls, and contests without fouling.
Intangibles
One of the highest basketball IQs at his position. Understands defensive rotations, floor spacing, and situation management at an elite level.
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