Tristan Thompson responds to Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic’s suggestion Cavaliers star missed the class
On Wednesday, Toronto Raptors Coach Darko Rajakovic described the Cavaliers Veterans Center Cavaliers Tristan Thompson as a “without a class” player after the Cavs 131-108 victory over the Raptors.
Rajakovic also suggested Thompson’s actions showed a lack of respect.
“I think what Tristan did was not class and disrespecting,” Rajakovic said during a press conference after the game. “I’m not going to be advocated for it, sure. I love when my team is committed to myself. It was not a class.”
In the last seconds of the game, Rajakovic shook Thompson’s double straw.
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Raptors Scottie Barnes and Jamal Shead players clashed with Thompson immediately after sounding the final buzz and some fans directed Boosa at Cavs Big Man.
Tristan Cleveland Cavaliers Tristan Thompson, right, has words with Toronto Raptors in Toronto on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. (Frank Gunn/Canadian Press by AP)
Thompson divided his response to Rajakovic’s remarks into social media on Thursday. Thompson claimed that the Raptors had participated in the “full court press”, even while Toronto laged behind double -digit late games.
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“You want a full court printing with the remaining minute in the game when you are 30, it will happen to you. Losing for a lottery and be happy friend. I hope you and most of your guys see the light at the end Bobby and Masai’s long -term plan.
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson said he did not understand Thompson’s thought process at the time, but he also did not believe that there were “bad intentions” behind the crane.
Cleveland Cavaliers Center Tristan Thompson breaks against Toronto Raptors during the second half at the Scotiabank arena in Toronto on February 12, 2025. (John E. Sokolowski/Imagings Images)
“I’m not sure what he meant,” Atkinson said. “Sometimes, however, you play the game and you just have a reaction. I know with Tristan, there is no bad intention there. I think you just play sometimes, and the goal of the game is to achieve.”
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Thompson, who is from Canada, had four points in four minutes. On average, there are 1.7 points and 3 rebounds per game in 28 games this season.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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