I think that's my job to be a little nasty - to bring that energy, protect the paint and really just protect our guys. That's the role of a big man. It's not cute; it's not pretty being a big.… — 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
