Re-Visiting the Tristan Thompson Deal

[Vancouver-Grizz]

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015

Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $82 million deal with the Cavs, reported Chris Haynes of the Northeast Ohio Media Group. The contract is fully guaranteed, according to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo Sports.

Thompson's agent Rich Paul confirmed the signing, per Sam Amico of Fox Sports.



So approx 16 Million gets you;

8PPG | 9REB | .44 SPG | .59 BLKS | 28 MPG


Still trying to wrap my head around that contract even if the salary is expected to rise this summer. It is careless GM and owners that causes these abnormal contracts that don't suit team contribution. My question is if Thompson is being paid this only for value to be returned by the Cleveland organization OR is he an actually movable player?

[navy]

It doesnt matter because the Cavs need him and have no capspace anyways. TT knows this so he took as much money possible.

[VengefulAngel]

You'd be surprised how many worse contracts there are.


- Chris Bosh ( not his fault)
- Kevin Love
- Kobe Bryant ( retiring)
- Enes Kanter
- Wes Matthews
- Carmelo Anthony

[Real Men Wear Green]

If James doesn't at least give the Cavs four years Cleveland should be allowed to sue him. GM James has forced some bad decisions that have been covered up by superstar James. If superstar James leaves this off-season the Cavs will have the most expensive lottery team since Layden's Knicks.

[VengefulAngel]

If James doesn't at least give the Cavs four years Cleveland should be allowed to sue him. GM James has forced some bad decisions that have been covered up by superstar James. If superstar James leaves this off-season the Cavs will have the most expensive lottery team since Layden's Knicks.

Brooklyn Nets....

[MP.Trey]

He'll show his value in the playoffs like he did last year. Big men get overpaid anyway and he has a very specific skillset that any team would love to have.

[Gileraracer]

It's LeGMs fault. He has absolutely no idea what he's doing

[bdreason]

It's a lot of money to pay for a role-player who only does one thing well. That said, the Cavs are way over the cap and have no other options then to pay the guys they already have.

[midatlantic09]

Funny thing is, the Cavs spent all that money and will still come up short....again.

[SwishSquared]

He's not "worth" his contract in a vacuum, but he has been for the Cavs this year given the alternatives. Varajao has been terrible and Mozgov regressed badly following his offseason knee surgery. Aside from Frye, he's the only net positive guy that can play C on that team. He and Rich Paul had the Cavs by the balls and exploited that.

[Cactus-Sack]

It's a lot of money to pay for a role-player who only does one thing well. That said, the Cavs are way over the cap and have no other options then to pay the guys they already have.

He also catches lobs well...

[coin24]

Wind defenders are worth it

[Asukal]

Played good in one series then boom.

[Lebron23]

Secret Weapon in the playoffs.

[JT123]

Wind defenders are worth it

Surprised this cashew d.ick virgin is showing his face here after Jeff humiliated him last week.