As I started to think about writing this article, I wasn’t sure if there would be enough, to say for certain, that the Cleveland Cavaliers have forgotten about Tristan Thompson. After seeing the figures from the Cavs opener, without a shadow of a doubt, the Cavaliers have forgotten about their former starter.
Against the Celtics, Thompson had five points, six rebounds, and just three field goal attempts. Of Thompson’s 19.6 minutes, he played 13.6 of those with superstar teammate LeBron James. James’ dynamic passing ability has been vital to Thompson’s success over the past few seasons.
The real figure that shocked me was the 19.