Whether I'm starting or coming off the bench, bigs have to protect the rim and can't give nothing easy to nobody. — Tristan Thompson Copy Share Image
Some guys have to score more off the bench because that's what their team needs. But some other teams need someone that's going to assist or rebound. It all depends on what he brings to that team and how much… — Tristan Thompson Copy Share Image
Any award the NBA gives you, whether it's on the court or off the court, it's definitely an honor. — Tristan Thompson Copy Share Image
Goal of mine is to make first team All-Defense. The way you do that is guarding the best players. — Tristan Thompson Copy Share Image
The key is to keep playing hard and the rest will take care of itself. — Tristan Thompson Copy Share Image
If a guy is shooting a shot in the corner 70 percent of the missed shots usually come off that other side and 30… — Tristan Thompson Copy Share Image
At the end of the day, guys don't want to foul, especially guys in the starting unit. — Tristan Thompson Copy Share Image
We've been able to handle any team that you guys put in front of us. We've had confidence since day one. ... We feel… — Tristan Thompson Copy Share Image
If I don't play, that's fine as long as we're winning I'm going to cheer my teammates on. — Tristan Thompson Copy Share Image
At the end of the day, coaches, fans, everyone can live with the team playing hard and giving an effort. Fall short, you can… — Tristan Thompson Copy Share Image
Well, history always repeats itself, so there's probably a baby Shaq out there in a crib somewhere, sipping on a bottle, and when he… — Tristan Thompson Copy Share Image
Guys see that I come to work every day, punch the clock. They see that, and I think my voice is respected because of… — Tristan Thompson Copy Share Image
Obviously I love playing the game of basketball. That's what God blessed me to do. — Tristan Thompson Copy Share Image
I think you have to be physical no matter who you're playing against, so that's just something that I have to do. — Tristan Thompson Copy Share Image
