Killian Tillie’s attitude of gratitude and silky jump shot has made him a Zag legend. His tireless work ethic helped lift Gonzaga to its first ever Final Four and National Championship game, but it’s his big smile that has made him a fan favorite.
He was named First Team All-WCC his senior year and just signed a 2-way deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. One of my favorite basketball memories is watching Tillie make 12 consecutive 3-pointers over the course of a few games.
But what I’ll remember most about Tillie is his attitude of gratitude. He walks around the locker room, campus, weight room and the court with a smile and he’s never too busy to give a kid or fan a high-5.
Today I picked his brain on how he prepared for the NBA draft and why he has such a positive outlook on life. Here’s a few of the questions I asked:
- What does it feel like to be in the zone?
- How do you stay positive when your shots aren’t falling?
- What are some of the life lessons your parents taught you?
- How many shots do you get up a day
- What is does a typical training day look like?
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