Former Michigan State forward re-signs with NBA champion Boston Celtics

Two weeks after winning an NBA title, Xavier Tillman has signed on to stay with the Boston Celtics.

Tillman, the Grand Rapids native and former Michigan State player, signed a two-year contract to return to the Celtics, according to ESPN.

The Boston Globe reported that the contract will be for a veteran's minimum salary, approximately $2.2 million per year, and is fully guaranteed.

Tillman joined the Celtics in a midseason trade from the Memphis Grizzlies; he averaged 5.3 points and 3.9 rebounds over the course of the season.

He played sparingly in the playoffs but saw 11 minutes of action in Game 3 of the NBA finals, recording three points, four rebounds and two blocks in a Celtics win.

Tillman has now played four NBA seasons since being a second-round pick out of Michigan State in 2020.

Tillman is the second former Michigan State to sign since NBA free agency opened on Monday; Gary Harris signed a two-year contract with the Orlando Magic.