The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially re-signed center Tristan Thompson, the team announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts, as confirmed by Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman.

Thompson, a key figure in the Cavaliers’ historic 2016 NBA Championship run, continues to be a prominent figure in the franchise’s history. Standing at 6’10” and weighing 250 pounds, the veteran center appeared in 49 games this past season, contributing 3.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in just over 11 minutes of play per game.

Thompson was initially selected by Cleveland with the fourth overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, making him the highest-drafted Canadian-born player at the time.

Throughout his career, Thompson has cemented his place in the Cavaliers’ record books, ranking second in offensive rebounds (2,188), third in total rebounds (5,567), fifth in defensive rebounds (3,379), fifth in blocks (461), fifth in games played (668), and eighth in minutes played (17,922).

Notably, Thompson holds the record for the longest consecutive games played in franchise history, appearing in 447 straight games from February 10, 2012, to April 4, 2017.

A 13-year NBA veteran, Thompson has played in 779 regular-season games (478 starts) for five teams, including Cleveland, Boston, Sacramento, Indiana, and Chicago.

Across those appearances, he has averaged 8.7 points on 52.1% shooting from the field, along with 8.1 rebounds per game in 25.8 minutes of play. Thompson’s versatility and consistency have allowed him to carve out a long and productive career, contributing on both ends of the floor.

In the postseason, Thompson has been a crucial presence, particularly during the Cavaliers’ 2016 NBA title run, where he started all 21 games. In total, he has appeared in 104 playoff games (70 starts), averaging 6.5 points on 55.7% shooting and 7.2 rebounds in 25.2 minutes.

He leads the franchise in all-time postseason offensive rebounds (297) and ranks second in total rebounds (686), third in defensive rebounds (389), second in games played (88), fourth in blocked shots (68), and ninth in both points scored (613) and field goals made (231).

Thompson’s return to Cleveland signals the team’s continued appreciation of his leadership, championship experience, and contributions on the court as they look to build on recent success.

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