Height
6'8"
Weight
245 lbs
Age
27
College
Michigan State
Experience
5 yrs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 284 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 40.0% | 24.7% | 57.2% |
| 2025-26 |  | 25 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs DET | L 100-118 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.5M
Guaranteed
$2.5M
AAV
$2.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Xavier Tillman's one-year, $2.5M deal with Charlotte earns a C- CVI, reflecting a modest overpay for a rotational forward in today's market. While Tillman brings defensive versatility and veteran presence to a young Hornets roster, his limited offensive upside and inability to consistently impact winning makes this contract feel slightly inflated for a player who projects as a situational piece rather than reliable rotation mainstay. The short-term nature provides Charlotte flexibility, but paying above minimum wage for a rotational player when you're not competing for anything meaningful represents questionable resource allocation. Tillman's defensive awareness and locker room leadership have value, particularly for developing players like Brandon Miller and the Hornets' other young wings, but this salary could have been better utilized on a younger prospect or saved for future cap flexibility. The deal ultimately feels like Charlotte prioritizing veteran presence over maximizing their rebuilding timeline, making it a below-average value proposition despite the player's solid character and work ethic.
Performance Analysis
Xavier Tillman earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 284 games, Xavier is contributing 1.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game in his role. Xavier's strongest area is FG% at 40.0, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 1.4 (small forward median: 15.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Xavier ranks 63rd.
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