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Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson had the best offensive rating in the NBA last season

Tristan Thompson had an incredible season for the Cleveland Cavaliers in what turned into a championship season. We all know Thompson as our incredible offensive rebounder, but looking deeper into the stats shows us that he boasted the highest offensive rating in the NBA for the 2015-16 season. Is that shocking? If it is, it’s […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson's funny story in Toronto with Raptors superfan, predicts Raptors to win it all

It was Tristan Thompson’s turn to take home Larry. Thompson took the NBA Championship trophy home to Toronto for the past couple of days and showed him around town. He even met some of the fans at Tim Hortons as Thompson followed in the steps of Pittsburgh Penguins player Sidney Crosby. I saw Sidney Crosby […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson spends a day with 'Larry'

Recall, at the time of LeBron James‘ return, the Cavaliers‘ first home pregame hype video connected the initial “dream team” from “all walks of life” with glimpses of high school mixtapes to circle back to the kid from Akron. Looking back from the now successful quest of assembling a diverse, championship-caliber roster, Cleveland gave up […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson recalls delay in realizing the Cavs won the NBA Championship

Winning an NBA Championship can have a surreal feeling, and something like that often doesn’t sink in right away. For a team and city that has endured a 52-year championship drought, it easily took a few days before everyone realized it wasn’t a dream and that they had really won the title. This equally applies […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoLeBron James and crew partied in Las Vegas to celebrate championship once more

The championship fever doesn’t end for LeBron James as he’s still on party mode, a month after winning the title. RELATED: New stat reveals that only 26 active players were drafted before LeBron James Spotted at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, James and his entourage became the center of attention as the crowd cheered their […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson's Under-The-Radar Yet Crazy Evolution

The evolution of Tristan Thompson started as a relatively surprising #4 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, with players like Klay Thompson, Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler still waiting to hear their names called. Thompson was an athletic big man with what Jay Bilas would call “a great motor and tremendous upside.” As an investment […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoBREAKING: Tristan Thompson To Play For Team Canada In Olympic Qualifiers

Tristan Thompson was Kevin Love’s backup at the power forward position entering last year’s playoffs. What’s transpired since has been nothing short of incredible for Thompson, and it’s been so well-deserved. Double T signed a five-year, $82 million deal with the Cavs right before the start of last season, and he then claimed the starting […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoVIDEO: Tristan Thompson Trolls Draymond Green In Cavs Victory Parade

If you watched last year’s NBA championship parade, you’re familiar with Draymond Green’s mocking of the Cavs in middle of their parade. In case you missed it, here’s how green mocked the Cavs for falling in six games. RELATED: VIDEO: Draymond Green Pays Respect To LeBron James After Leaving Court Well, the Cavs got them […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoESPN Report Reveals Klay Thompson's Hidden Grudge Against The Cavaliers

The 2011 NBA Draft was quote the talented bunch. Kyrie Irving at number one, Enes Kanter at three, Tristan Thompson at four, Jonas Valanciunas at five, Bismack Biyombo at seven, and Klay Thompson at pick number 11. All of those guys were in the Conference Finals this postseason from the 2011 NBA Draft alone, but […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoVIDEO: J.R. Smith And Tristan Thompson Could Not Wait For Teammates To Finish Presser

After the Cleveland Cavaliers’ series clinching win in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, the Big Three was at the podium doing the customary post-game press conference. RELATED: Twitter Reacts To LeBron James, Cavs Securing 2nd Straight NBA Finals Bid A hilarious twist occurred when J.R. Smith […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoVIDEO: Tristan Thompson Is Not Happy With Bismack Biyombo

Both selected in the top 10 of the 2011 NBA Draft, Tristan Thompson and Bismack Biyombo also share very similar playing styles. See ball, get ball. Nothing more, nothing less. RELATED: VIDEO: Bismack Biyombo Pushes Kyrie Irving, And Tristan Thompson Didn’t Like It While Thompson has already made a name for himself in the league […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoVIDEO: Cavs Get Outrageously Held Up At Airport Waiting For Customs to Let Them Into Canada

With a travel day today in between Games 2 and 3, the Cleveland Cavaliers were expected to get to their hotel and watch film tonight. Except there’s one problem: They’re being held up at Customs before being allowed to get off the plane. RELATED: VIDEO: LeBron James, Cavs Set Up Ambush For Tyronn Lue To […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoVIDEO: Reporter Compares Tristan Thompson To Dennis Rodman, And LeBron Has Perfect Response

Tristan Thompson’s impact doesn’t come at the scoring side of the ball, but rather the hustle part of basketball, as we’ve all seen since last postseason and especially this postseason. Aside from one bad game in Game 2 of the Detroit series where he battled foul trouble and never found a rhythm on the court, […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoVIDEO: Tristan Thompson Makes Andre Drummond Throws His Teammates Under The Bus

Tristan Thompson had a great Game 3 for the Cavs, putting up just eight points and 10 rebounds, but also had two blocks and eight offensive rebounds on the night, giving the Cavs second chances to score over and over again. RELATED: VIDEO: J.R. Smith Warns Marcus Morris Not To Mess With Him At Start […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoTyronn Lue Is Puzzled With Tristan Thompson's Finish In 6th Man Of The Year Voting

Early in the season, the case for Tristan Thompson having a legitimate shot at the 6th Man of the Year award was being thrown around. We can now put all of that to rest as Jamal Crawford of the Los Angeles Clippers received the plum over Andre Iguodala, Enes Kanter, and Evan Turner, among others. […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoBREAKING: Tyronn Lue Names Cavs Starting Lineup For 2016 NBA Playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers are two games and five days away from the start of the 2016 NBA Playoffs. With the postseason upon us, head coach Tyronn Lue has let it be known that he has decided on the Cavs starting lineup. Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson will take over the starting […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoVIDEO: Tristan Thompson Playfully Interrupts J.R. Smith's Interview

The Cleveland Cavaliers do have great chemistry among the players. It shows, especially when they are winning. They’re having fun. The dancing, the handshakes, and the occasional playful interruptions. RELATED: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: J.R .Smith, Kevin Love Come Out On Fire As Cavs Get Easy Win; 109-80 Fresh off securing the team record for most three-pointers […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoTristan Thompson To Set Franchise Record Tonight Vs. Houston Rockets

The Cleveland Cavaliers franchise is rich with talent which, unfortunately, has fallen short a few times when it comes to winning a championship. In their 46 seasons of existence, the Cavs have some tremendous statistical lines, but none better and arguably more important than the one forward Tristan Thompson is about to set. When he […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoVIDEO: J.R. Smith Pulls Off Epic Videobomb After Defeating Kings

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a comeback win in Sacramento last night thanks to some stellar play from Kyrie Irving, who had 30 points, and Tristan Thompson’s 18-point, 15-rebound effort. After the game, the two spoke with Allie Clifton on Fox Sports Ohio, discussing the tough game and great performances. It also featured one EPIC […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoWATCH: Kobe Bryant Greeted By Cavs Players After Final Game In Cleveland

In Kobe Bryant’s final game in Cleveland, Ohio, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Los Angeles Lakers. At the end of the game, the crowd gave Bryant a standing ovation, which was followed up by hugs and celebrations with the Cavs players. Kobe Bryant, for the final time in Cleveland, Ohio #KobeBryant #Farewell #Legend pic.twitter.com/riRtIyCU72 — […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoVIDEO: LeBron James And Tristan Thompson Engage In Heated Argument

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a great outing in Detroit tonight, but at the end of the first half, they allowed an easy layup. LeBron James was not happy with ending the half that way, and he let Tristan Thompson know. Thompson seemed to have missed pr was late to a rotation which led to the […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoDavid Blatt, Tristan Thompson Expecting Physical And Hostile Game Tonight Vs Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Boston Celtics for the first time this season and the first time since Cleveland eliminated Boston in the first round of the 2015 playoffs. It wasn’t a normal ending, as both sides had players suffer major injuries at the hands of the opponents, and there some long term […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoThe Matthew Dellavedova-Tristan Thompson Connection

The duo of Matthew Dellavedova and Tristan Thompson has turned into a very effective bench partnership for the Cleveland Cavaliers. These two have developed a signature play as well. It’s when Dellavedova lobs a beautiful pass to Thompson who then finishes with a thunderous slam dunk. It’s all about these two players’ familiarity with each […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoWhy Tristan Thompson Will Be A Leading Candidate For Sixth Man Of The Year

The NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award has been heavily guard-dominated in the last decade. In fact, Lamar Odom is the only forward to win the award in the last 10 seasons. With a wide-open field this season, many guards are again in the debate, including Isaiah Thomas and Jamal Crawford. RELATED: Tristan Thompson […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoCavs' Slow Starts In Games Have Made LeBron James Inch Closer To His Boiling Point

The Cleveland Cavaliers, despite going on an eight-game winning streak and sitting atop the Eastern Conference, is still a team’s that’s a work in progress. They did enter the season without their starting backcourt, Kevin Love wasn’t in best basketball shape, and LeBron James was initially bothered by a bad back. RELATED: 10 Teams With […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoTristan Thompson Apologizes To Lou Amundson For Postgame Comment

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New York Knicks for the second time this season on Friday night in a come from behind win at Madison Square Garden. After the game, Tristan Thompson, who was arguably the Cavs most important player on the floor finished with four points and 10 rebounds, but of the 10 Cavs […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoTristan Thompson Takes Jab At Former Cavalier Lou Amundson

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New York Knicks for the second time this season, this time at Madison Square Garden, to get their eighth win of the season and eighth straight since that opening night two-point loss to Chicago. Aside from LeBron James, Mo Williams, and Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson was arguably the Cavs most […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoVIDEO: J.R. Smith And Tristan Thompson Do Their Serious Gentleman's Style Dap

The Cavs are known for their hilarious handshakes, and this one is no different. Tristan Thompson, after putting in a missed shot at the end of the half, is approached by J.R. Smith, and they do their handshake, which, according to Cavs’ broadcaster Fred McLeod, is the gentleman’s style dap. RELATED: VIDEO: Kevin Love And […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoCavs Showcase Elite Ball Movement And Bench Strength In Home Opener

Last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers started out like a headless chicken with every player having trouble finding their niche in Coach David Blatt’s schemes. We all know how things turned around starting in January until the Cavs ended up with one of the most potent offenses in the entire NBA. The familiarity and comfort that […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoHow Tristan Thompson Brings Great Versatility To The Cavs' Frontcourt

When assessing Tristan Thompson’s true value, it’s unfair to him if we only look at his stats. Even if we take into consideration the intangibles that he brings into the court, it’s still not enough. What completes the total package that the Cleveland Cavaliers paid $82 million for five years is how he makes their […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoDeMarcus Cousins Tweets Priceless Reaction To Tristan Thompson's New Contract

After months of waiting for the contract he desired, Tristan Thompson and his agents decided to settle for a 5-year $82 million deal. It was closer to the Cavs offer of $82 million than it was their their preferred $94 million demand. After he signed the contract and news broke out to the rest of […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoTristan Thompson Is Unsure Of Fan Reception Come Home Opener

After a lengthy contract holdout, Tristan Thompson has been welcomed back by his teammates and coaches with open arms. Will he get the same kind of reception from fans at The Quicken Loans Arena in their home opener? The Cleveland Cavaliers power forward got the ire of fans with his hard stance on negotiations, leading […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoHow Tristan Thompson's Signing Affects Cavs' Crowded Frontcourt

Tristan Thompson, after a long wait which seemed like an eternity, finally signed a five-year extension for $82 million. This number is $12 million short of the $94 million that his agent, Rich Paul, and himself were demanding from the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the most important thing is that this deal is now complete and […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoTristan Thompson Returns To Practice For The Cavaliers

After missing out on the start of training camp and all of the preseason, Tristan Thompson has returned to practice for the Cleveland Cavaliers. RELATED: BREAKING: Cavs Re-Sign Tristan Thompson To A 5-Year Deal Worth How Much?? He came back $82 million richer but he brought with him the same level of work ethic that […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoAn In Depth Look At The Cavs' Front Court Rotation

Last year, following injuries to Kevin Love and Anderson Varejao, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ frontline became very thin. It showed in the playoffs with only Tristan Thompson and Timofey Mozgov playing almost all of the big guy minutes each game. The team looks very different this year, and the front line depth should give them an […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoBREAKING: Cavs Re-Sign Tristan Thompson To 5-Year, $82 Million Deal

Tristan Thompson has been a restricted free agent since July 1, and has been unable to come to an agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a contract extension. That is, until today. That’s right, Thompson FINALLY signed a 5-year, $82 million deal with the Cavs today, reported first by Chris Haynes of NEOMG. RELATED: Is […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoREPORT: Cavs' 5-Year, $80 Million Offer Still On Table For Tristan Thompson

Last week, multiple news outlets including Cavs Nation reported that the Cavs had reportedly taken the 5-year, $80 million contract offer away from Tristan Thompson amid the contract holdout. Larry Coon, a CBA and salary cap guru who’s take on contract situations is very well regarded by peers and fans alike, participated in a Q&A […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoWhy Cavs' Signing Of Jack Cooley Could Affect Tristan Thompson

Tristan Thompson is about to end his fourth month as a restricted free agent; he and the Cavs have reportedly not even been talking about a contract extension. Without Thompson, the Cavs officially have 13 players on the roster. Cleveland is expected to choose one of the remaining training camp guys as they have all […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoLeBron James Has Kept Constant Contact With Tristan Thompson

As the Tristan Thompson contract fiasco drags on, LeBron James’ involvement, however you want to label it, gets revealed as more personal. James has made it clear that he will not get in between the Cavaliers’ front office and Thompson’s camp as they try and iron out a deal. To his credit, he’s remained true […]

Tristan Thompson · 9 years agoCavs' $80 Million Offer Is Reportedly No Longer Available For Tristan Thompson

A major development has occurred in the Tristan Thompson contract saga. Apparently, this news, or assumption, came from Larry Coon. Who’s Larry Coon? Well, he’s basically a CBA and salary cap guru who’s take on contract situations is very well regarded by peers and fans alike. Coon participated in a Q&A where he got to […]