Tristan Thompson can still play.
Thompson has had a tough season on and off the court, but he came up big when his number was called in Game 7.
Add up all the attributes of @RealTristan13 that @KingJames lists after the @cavs' win, and what you get is a true "example of professionalism."#WhateverItTakes pic.twitter.com/kJWgTLtGDp
— Bally Sports Cincinnati (@BallySportsCIN) April 29, 2018
Thompson got the start in the biggest game of the season and he didn’t disappoint. He was the Cavs’ second-leading scorer as he finished with 15 points and 10 boards.
Thompson looked every bit like the player the player he was during the 2016 Finals; run. He was a terror on the offensive glass and a force on defense. Thompson also knows how to play with LeBron and company and that chemistry can’t be overstated, especially on a team with so many new pieces.
Tristan with the REJECTION!#WhateverItTakes 100 | #Pacers 94 with 1:06 remaining on #NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/3R3adIwspp
— NBA (@NBA) April 29, 2018
"There's nothing like a Game 7. This is what the playoffs are about."
— Bally Sports Cincinnati (@BallySportsCIN) April 29, 2018
After Game 6, @RealTristan13 and the @cavs veterans knew they had to be leaders for the younger guys. #WhateverItTakes pic.twitter.com/3v92qW4mTk
There’s no indication of how the Cavs are going to approach next series with the Raptors, but Thompson showed that he deserves to be a permanent fixture in the rotation and maybe even a starter.