Xavier Tillman Sr. Bio, Age, Height, Career, Net Worth, Family & More

Who is Xavier Tillman Sr.?

Xavier Tillman Sr. bio, age, height, career, net worth, family & more-American basketball player, Xavier Justis Tillman Sr. was born on January 12, 1999, in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the United States of America.

Summary of Xavier Tillman Sr.'s Biography  Full Name: Xavier Justis Tillman Sr. Place of birth: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Age: 25 years old Net Worth: $1 million-$5 million Height: 6ft 7 inches Weight: 111kg Wife: Tamia Tillman Children: 3 Instagram: @xavier_tillman23 

Xavier Tillman Sr. nationality

Tillman was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the United States of America. He is an American.

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Xavier Tillman Sr. age

Tillman was born on January 12, 1999, hence he is currently 25 years of age.

Xavier Tillman Sr.’s net worth

Tillman has a net worth estimated to be from about $1 million to $5 million as of 2024. He is believed to have amassed his impressive net worth from his playing career for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and perhaps some endorsement deals.

Xavier Tillman Sr. height and weight

Tillman stands at a height of 6ft 7 inches or 201 centimeters/2.01m and weighs 111kg or 245lbs.

Xavier Tillman Sr.’s educational background

Tillman attended Forest Hill Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan and later transferred to Grand Rapids Christian High School. He furthered at the Michigan State University.

Xavier Tillman Sr.’s career

On November 10, 2017, Tillman made his Michigan State debut, going into the game and finishing with four points and three rebounds in a 98-66 victory over North Florida.

In a 93–71 victory over Stony Brook on November 19, he recorded a career-high nine points, five rebounds, and three blocks. On March 18, 2018, during a 55–53 loss to Syracuse in the second round of the 2018 NCAA tournament, Tillman pulled down a career-high 12 rebounds.

He averaged 2.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks per game across 35 games. Tillman shared the Unsung Player honor and was named the team’s Most Improved Player.

He shed a lot of weight during his first campaign in an attempt to get fitter. By the time of his sophomore season, Tillman had dropped from 276 pounds (125 kg) at the beginning of his freshman year to less than 250 pounds (113 kg).

He recorded his first double-double in his third game as a sophomore, against Louisiana-Monroe 80–59, with career-highs of 11 points and 13 rebounds.

Tillman recorded the most single-game blocks by a Michigan State player since Jaren Jackson Jr. in February 2018 on January 21, 2019, with 10 points and a career-high five blocks.

On February 20, he scored a career-high 19 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in a 71-61 win over Rutgers. Tillman won the title of Sixth Player of the Year for the Big Ten Conference at the conclusion of the regular season.

He equaled his career high in scoring on March 31 in the Elite Eight round of the 2019 NCAA tournament, with 19 points and nine rebounds to help his team overcome top-seeded Duke, 68–67. For the majority of the game, Tillman guarded Zion Williamson, the top overall choice in the 2019 NBA draft.

On November 18, 2019, Tillman recorded a career-high 21 points and 10 rebounds in a 94–46 victory over Charleston Southern. January 5, 2020, saw him record a career-high six blocks, 11 rebounds, and 20 points in an 87-69 victory over Michigan.

On February 11, Tillman led his team to a 70–69 victory over Illinois with 6.6 seconds remaining after finishing with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and a putback slam.

On March 3, Tillman led his team to a 79-71 victory over Penn State with 23 points and 15 rebounds. Tillman was the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and was selected to the Second Team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media at the end of the regular season.

As a junior, he finished with averages of 13.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.1 blocks per game. Tillman announced his candidacy for the 2020 NBA draft after the season, however, he ultimately decided to stay in the draft.

In the 2020 NBA Draft, Tillman was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the 35th overall pick. On draft night, though, he was dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Tillman signed a rookie scale deal with the Grizzlies on November 28, 2020. He set career highs on April 20, 2021, with 18 points and 14 rebounds against the Denver Nuggets in a 137-139 double-overtime loss.

Tillman led the Grizzlies to a 117–112 victory over the Golden State Warriors in their second play-in playoff match. He also finished with seven rebounds, three steals, and eleven points.

The victory allowed the Grizzlies to make their first postseason appearance since 2017. They took on the top-seeded Utah Jazz in their first-round series. On May 23, Tillman played in his first postseason game, earning two rebounds in a game-one victory of 112–109. In the end, the Grizzlies lost the five-game series against the Jazz.

In a 133–103 victory over the Indiana Pacers on March 24, 2022, Tillman recorded a season-high 16 points and five rebounds. In the opening round of the playoffs, the Grizzlies took on the Minnesota Timberwolves.

In a 124–96 victory in game two on April 19, Tillman finished with 13 points and seven rebounds. The Grizzlies went on to win the series in six games, but the Golden State Warriors, the ultimate champions, ousted them in six games in the second round.

As of April 20, 2023, Tillman led the postseason in points scored (22 points), rebounds (13), and turnovers (none) in a 103-93 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in game 2.

Xavier Tillman Sr.’s family and siblings

Tillman was born to Roosevelt Tillman and Tanya Powell-May. He shares the same parents as his four siblings; R.J., Ben, and Parker, and a younger sister, Madisyn.

Xavier Tillman Sr.’s girlfriend

Tillman is married to Tamia Tillman. They have been married since 2019.

Xavier Tillman Sr.’s children

Tillman has two children; a son named Xavier Jr. and Ayanna Tillman.

Xavier Tillman Sr.’s religion

Tillman is believed to be a devout Christian.

Xavier Tillman Sr.’s social media

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