What does everyone see in Xavier Tillman?

[phincsfan]

He should get some burn tonight.

[ConstableGeneva]

He should get some burn tonight.

Shortest leash I've seen for a "vet" during Mazzulla's tenure. Not entirely sure what gives. Still hoping they realize he's more than a stretch 4. Well, he's not actually a stretch 4 until he can consistently knock down open 3s. Right now, defenders are leaving him alone and helping off him. He really is better off in the short roll role, very poor man's Draymond on offense.

[Larry_Russell]

All Horford lite

[playa-hater]

Tillman has not played well. Not played often. But something seems off. He has not looked the same. But with that said sometimes a player needs that one good game to get things rolling again. The emergence of Queta certainly affected his PT. As I say often, inconsistent playing time and a Non steady role will definitely contribute to more inconsistent play.

[Fierce1]

Just let him be.

There will be a time where Tillman will be useful.

[Parasite]

Bump. Sorry y’all but I think I unfortunately nailed this one. Tillman is terrible. Can’t get any burn even when our defense is horrid. When can I expect to see this versatile defender people were talking about in this thread?

[Fierce1]

Bump. Sorry y’all but I think I unfortunately nailed this one. Tillman is terrible. Can’t get any burn even when our defense is horrid. When can I expect to see this versatile defender people were talking about in this thread?

It's looking like he's not a good fit for this system.

Joe does not like using undersized bigs.

Same thing with Grant Wiliams.

Grant was playing under Udoka, but not with Joe.

[return2glory]

Bump. Sorry y’all but I think I unfortunately nailed this one. Tillman is terrible. Can’t get any burn even when our defense is horrid. When can I expect to see this versatile defender people were talking about in this thread?

I feel like he has shown a lot of improvement over the past 10 games. His seating posture has been great. He gives good fist bumps too during time outs and right before the game starts.

But all kidding aside, if your not a top 8 guy on the team, Joe isn't going to play you unless it's a blow out. See Springer. Nothing against Joe, but it's obvious he favors a short rotation of 7 to 8 guys.

[phincsfan]

I don't think he's fully healthy which will show up much more on the defensive end which will cause Joe not to trust him enough to play him.