Xavier Justis Tillman Sr. is a professional American basketball player for the Boston Celtics. During his high school career, he transferred schools, leading to legal disputes between his parents. He eventually committed to playing collegiate basketball at the Michigan State University in 2017. Tillman declared for the NBA Draft in the year 2020, where he was selected by the Sacramento Kings as the 35th overall draft pick. He was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on the NBA draft night.
Tillman averaged 6.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in his debut season with the Grizzlies. However, his averages went up in the 2022/23 NBA season, where he started more games and averaged 7 points, 5 rebounds and 1.6 assists, as per Sports Reference. After four seasons, the Grizzlies traded Tillman to the Celtics in exchange for Lamar Stevens and two second-round picks in February 2024. However, it turned to be a blessing in disguise, as Tillman went on to win the 2024 NBA Championship with the Celtics and re-signed with them in the off-season.
Xavier Tillman's contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Tillman signed a two-year contract extension with the Celtics valued at $4.78 million in July 2024. His contract includes a guaranteed amount of $4,784,366, and an average annual salary of $2,392,183.
| Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-25 | $2,237,691 | $2,237,691 | $2,237,691 |
| 2025-26 | $2,546,675 | $2,546,675 | $2,546,675 |
How much is Xavier Tillman getting paid?
According to his two-year contract extension, Tillman will receive an average annual salary of $2,392,183. Furthermore, he is set to earn a base salary of $2,237,691, with a cap hit of $2,237,691 in 2024. He would enter free agency in 2026 unless he signs a contract extension with the Celtics, as of April 2025.
How much does Xavier Tillman make in a minute?
There are 525,600 minutes in one year. Xavier Tillman’s salary for the 2023-24 season is $2,237,691. If his salary is divided by the number of minutes that constitute a year, then Tillman will earn around $4.2 in a minute.
Xavier Tillman's career earnings
As of April 2025, Tillman has accumulated a career earning of $8,768,974, as per Spotrac.
How much of Xavier Tillman's contract is guaranteed?
Xavier Tillman’s contract is a two-year deal worth approximately $4,784,366. His contract is fully guaranteed, as per Spotrac.
Xavier Tillman's contract history
According to Spotrac, the following are all the contracts Xavier Tillman has signed in his NBA career, as of April 2025:
Memphis Grizzlies (2020-2023)
Xavier Tillman signed a four-year rookie deal with the Memphis Grizzlies worth $6,531,283. However, he was traded to the Boston Celtics on February 7, 2024.
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FAQs on Xavier Tillman
A. Xavier Tillman will earn $1,930,681 for the 2023-2024 NBA season. He is in the last season of his 4-year contract.
A. Xavier Tillman attended Michigan State University.
A. Tillman was drafted by the Grizzlies in 2020.
A. As of March 2025, Xavier Tillma is 26 years old. He was born on January 12, 1999.
A. Xavier Tillman plays the position of a forward for the Boston Celtics.
