Tristan Thompson has done a yeoman’s job of filling in for Kevin Love since the Cavaliers forward suffered a postseason-ending shoulder injury during the team’s first-round series against the Boston Celtics. In his past five games, Thompson has averaged 11.2 points, 12 rebounds and 2 blocks while playing 41 minutes.
Perhaps best of all for Thompson, though, is that LeBron James has taken notice.
What’s more, James went out of his way to praise Thompson, further endorsing his worth by suggesting he has earned a long-term commitment from the team.
“Tristan should probably be a Cavalier for his whole career,” James said after Monday’s practice, per Northeast Ohio Media Group’s Chris Haynes.