Cavaliers Move Past Tristan Thompson’s Damaging Mistake as 3 Million Deal Gets Finalised Ahead of NBA Season
Hometown heroes are always welcome, even if they leave. Cleveland is especially receptive to this policy. They did so when LeBron James returned from his contentious move to the Miami Heat. They made place briefly for Kevin Love. Now, they are showing the same inclusion to another member of the fable 2016 championship roster, even if it means forgiving grave mistakes.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cleveland Cavaliers are recalling Tristan Thompson for another season on a one-year deal. This would be his eleventh season with the franchise. He will most likely sign on a league minimum which would be close to $3.3 million. This comes despite the bruising center facing a 25-game suspension for violating the league’s anti-drug policy last season.
During the time, the Cavaliers put out a statement expressing their support for the league. However, they have always been fond of the rebounding menace, especially the higher-ups. When signing him last season, the team president Koby Altman said “Tristan embodies every trait we want as part of our team culture, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring his experience and character back into our franchise”
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Polls of the dayDo you think the Cavaliers made the right move by moving past Tristan Thompson?
Do you think Brandon Ingram’s absence from Pelicans training camp is justified?
Whats your Perspective on:Can the Cavaliers truly move past Thompson’s blunders and make a strong comeback this season?
Have an interesting take?Do you agree with Shaquille O’Neal’s advice to JJ Redick about the Lakers’ locker room?
Do you think Anthony Davis can stay healthy for the entire NBA season?
Thompson returned from his suspension in March and said he took accountability for his actions in front of the entire team. It seems his initiative won over the hearts of his teammates and the franchise to abide in him once again. Understandably, Thompson isn’t at the same pedestal as he was before.
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His role is more to be a backup piece behind the Cavs’ center rotation and also take on a leadership role during the camp. Last season, he participated in 49 games, averaging 3,3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 11 minutes per game.
New York Knicks lose another viable centerThe Knicks have gone through a rollercoaster free agency. Jalen Brunson, the team’s anchor took a ludicrous pay cut to ensure the team sticks together with the introduction of his Villanova mater Mikel Bridges. However, the money saved was also meant to be put into signing a center.
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What’s your perspective on:
Can the Cavaliers truly move past Thompson’s blunders and make a strong comeback this season?
Have an interesting take?Notably, Isaiah Haretenstein had a career season with the Knicks last year, averaging a career-high 8.3 rebounds per game. His proficiency on the offensive glass led to several big plays for the Big Apple. It was a trait the OKC saw and snatched him before the Knicks could juggle between decisions.
In his absence, a depth piece such as Tristan Thompson would have been ideal for the East giants. Moreover, they wouldn’t have to break the bank to secure his services. But now, not only have they lost an affordable option, but the center market has almost dried down, and the Knicks are lacking depth at the five with Mitchell Robinson and Jericho Sims the only experienced options at their disposal.
