Cavaliers Veteran Reacts To Re-Signing With Team

Tristan Thompson posted on X shortly after his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers was made official.

Apr 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) reacts in the second quarter against the Orlando Magic during game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images / David Richard-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Cavaliers have found their backup big for the 2024-25 season, and it's a familiar face to the locker room and the fan base. Tristan Thompson will be back in a Wine and Gold jersey this year, and the organization officially announced the signing on Monday afternoon.

Thompson couldn't be happier to be back with the Cavs. TT posted this response on X (formally Twitter) to a video the Cavaliers released along with the signing: "Wouldn't want to be anywhere else!!! #Year14 #LetEmKnow." Thompson also reposted multiple pictures and videos that the Cavaliers posted of him throughout his time in Cleveland.

Wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!!! #Year14 #LetEmKnow https://t.co/0coIaU1QWs

— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) September 9, 2024

Thompson is entering his 14th NBA season, with 10 of those coming with the Cavaliers. He was the fourth overall pick in the first round of the 2011 draft and was and played a key part in their rebuild and eventual 2016 Championship team.

The center exited Cleveland also made brief appearances with the Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, and Indiana Pacers before returning to the Cavaliers last season. Now, he's back with the team once again.

Mar 24, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) gets a dunk against the Miami Heat during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images / Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

With Thompson being in the NBA for almost a deacde and a half at this point, his role with the team will look vastly different to when he was in his prime. But TT can still offer valuable mentorship and the occasional double-double from time to time.

It's unlikely that Thompson's "13" will ever retire in the rafters at Rocket Mortage FieldHouse, but he's still leaving his mark as one of the most well-known faces in franchise history.