At this point in the 2019-20 season, Tristan Thompson has played the vast majority of minutes at the 5 for the Cleveland Cavaliers. That’s yielded good results, as Thompson is currently on track to average a career-best in points (12.4), rebounds (10.3), assists (2.1) and steals (0.8) per game, as indicated by Basketball Reference.
Thompson continues to provide sound interior defense, and while being healthier this season, has done a commendable job when needed in switchout situations on to perimeter players, too.
His post game/touch on short hooks is much improved and he as always, has kept setting terrific screens on and off the ball for players such as Darius Garland, Collin Sexton, Cedi Osman and others, along with grabbing offensive rebound after offensive rebound game-in and game-out for head coach John Beilein and the coaching staff.