Former NBA champion with Celtics signs deal overseas

It's been two years since the Celtics won their first NBA title since 2008.

Several players from that roster are no longer with Boston, including one player who is now playing overseas.

Former NBA champion with Celtics signs deal overseas

Former Celtic Xavier Tillman has reportedly signed a contract with Turkish club Trabzonspo (via BasketNews).

Tillman played three years in Boston after being acquired in a trade with the Grizzlies in 2024.

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He played in 8 games during the 2024 playoffs, logging 8.6 minutes.

He was recently traded away at this year's NBA Trade Deadline, to the Hornets, and was set to become a free agent this summer, before making a move overseas.

Tillman was drafted by the Grizllies with the 35th overall pick back in the 2020 NBA Draft.

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