Tyler Burton in the pros

[SFspidur]

Welcome back to the big-time...the Grizz are signing Tyler to a second 10-day contract.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2036103153003679763

https://twitter.com/x/status/2036104578123342167

 

[Spiderguy]

This is really good for TB. Proud that he was a Spider.

 

[fan2011]

Burton continues to get minutes. At the end of the first quarter against the Hawks he leads the Grizzlies in points (8).

 

[SFspidur]

10 points and 4 boards at the half in 15 minutes on the court. Grizz are getting destroyed, so his team best –5 rating is an accomplishment.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2036233696312005105

 

[fan2011]

Grizzlies are getting mauled, but Burton leads them in scoring with 17 points at the end of the 3rd.

Grizzlies lose 146-107, Burton with 20 points and a team high 8 rebounds.

 

[fan2011]

Burton continuing to get minutes. Switched onto defending Wemby on his first possession in the game haha

 

[*23*]

Burton continuing to get minutes. Switched onto defending Wemby on his first possession in the game haha

He probably looked loke Gilly next to Wemby.

 

[fan2011]

Burton with a block on Wemby, originally called a foul but overturned after a challange

 

[fan2011]

Watching the Grizzlies is a lot like watching the Spiders. A lot of flying dutchman. Took until the 4th quarter for the Grizzlies to get an offensive rebound tonight.

 

[SFspidur]

It takes real effort to tank this hard.

 

[fan2011]

Burton fouls out with about a minute left in the game. Only 6 points.

 

[SFspidur]

The Grizz are staying within arm's reach of the Rockets, but Tyler's having a rough night. Finally hit his first bucket on his 8th shot. 0-for-5 from deep. Has gotten 17 minutes on the court so far and still over a quarter left to play.

Edit: Houston wins, 119–109. Tyler with just 5 points on 2-for-10 shooting in 25 minutes. Also picked up a couple of boards, an assist, and a steal.

 

[SFspidur]

13 guys on the Grizz injury report for tonight's game vs the Bulls. They're at the minimum of 8 available unless any of the questionable/doubtful guys play.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2037952920700731571

 

[fan2011]

Burton still getting minutes. At the end of 3rd Burton leads the Grizzlies in scoring with 18 points against the Bulls. Grizzlies up by 10.

Grizzlies win, Burton finishes the game with 18 points.

 

[SFspidur]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2038050258391879712

 

[Spider17]

I don’t know if Burton will ultimately get a roster spot but he definitely looks like he belongs out there and makes meaningful contributions in terms of points and rebounding. Hoping he can be the 12 or 13 guy on a roster next season.

As much as I loved Gilly’s game, it just didn’t seem to translate up from the G-league to NBA. Unfortunately his height would also always be a factor against him as well.

Burton at 6’7” could play the 3 or the 4 spot. He’s athletic, has a good jump shot, and can drive to the basket. Would be awesome if he got an opportunity in the league.

As a slight tangent, it bugs me that ESPN and other places will list him as being from Villanova just because he played there last. He played 4 years at UR and got a degree. He’s a Richmond guy all the way and I bet if you asked Tyler who he would want to rep more he’d say UR.

 

[fan2011]

Burton continuing to get minutes. In the broadcast the current Grizzlies lineup says the players are 4 gaurds and a small forward, with Burton being the small forward. Crazy. He has 15 points so far.

 

[Spider17]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2038782646566699465

https://twitter.com/x/status/2038779881958347171

 

[Spider17]

Highlights from a previous game against the Bulls.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2038104862882152669

 

[MrTbone]

he’s making the most of the opportunity I think. Unfortunate that it feels like it’s on a team that’s tanking but you take the chances given to you.