Tristan
Thompson
C
#13
Tristan Thompson
Cleveland CavaliersHeight : 6' 9" · Weight : 254 lbs · Age : 35
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 40 | 0 | 8.2 | 0.8-1.8 | 43.7 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2-0.8 |
| 2023-24 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 49 | 0 | 11.2 | 1.5-2.4 | 61.3 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3-1.1 |
| 2021-22 | 2021 22 Totals | 57 | 6 | 15.7 | 2.5-4.7 | 52.8 | 0.0-0.1 | 33.3 | 1.1-2.0 |
| 2021-22 | Chicago Bulls | 23 | 3 | 16.3 | 2.3-4.0 | 56.5 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 1.1-2.1 |
| 2021-22 | Indiana Pacers | 4 | 0 | 16.5 | 3.3-6.0 | 54.2 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8-2.0 |
| 2021-22 | Sacramento Kings | 30 | 3 | 15.2 | 2.5-5.0 | 50.3 | 0.0-0.0 | 100.0 | 1.1-2.0 |
| 2020-21 | Boston Celtics | 54 | 43 | 23.8 | 3.1-6.0 | 51.8 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 1.3-2.2 |
| 2019-20 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 57 | 51 | 30.2 | 5.1-9.9 | 51.2 | 0.2-0.4 | 39.1 | 1.7-2.8 |
| 2018-19 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 43 | 40 | 27.9 | 4.7-8.8 | 52.9 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6-2.5 |
| 2017-18 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 53 | 22 | 20.2 | 2.5-4.4 | 56.2 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8-1.5 |
| 2016-17 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 78 | 78 | 29.9 | 3.4-5.6 | 60.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4-2.7 |
| 2015-16 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 82 | 34 | 27.7 | 3.0-5.1 | 58.8 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8-3.0 |
| 2014-15 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 82 | 15 | 26.8 | 3.3-6.0 | 54.7 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.9-3.0 |
| 2013-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 82 | 82 | 31.6 | 4.4-9.3 | 47.7 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 2.9-4.1 |
| 2012-13 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 82 | 82 | 31.3 | 4.8-9.7 | 48.8 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 2.2-3.5 |
| 2011-12 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 60 | 25 | 23.7 | 3.2-7.4 | 43.9 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8-3.2 |
Advanced stats, 2024-25 Centers
NBA stats →Points
1.7
Rebounds
3.4
Assists
0.6
TS%
41.0 %
Usage
12.7 %
PER
9.1
WS/48
.057
On/off +/−
-23.6
Minutes
8.2
Games
40
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2025-26 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.1
Points/game
1.5
Games
44
WAR 2024-25
-0.5
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-22-0.8 WAR · -1.8 per 2,000 min
- 2023-240.3 WAR · 1.1 per 2,000 min
- 2024-25-0.5 WAR
Outlook, age included
-15 · 33 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2024-25
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100, computed over four seasons from data, never by hand, against regulars in the same position group. 75 = established regular, 87 = 90th percentile, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
57
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 35
- SHT
- Shooting
- 60
- FIN
- Finishing
- 63
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 72
- BAL
- Ball security
- 69
- REB
- Rebounding
- 79
- DEF
- Defense
- 57
- DUR
- Durability
- 48
- EX
- Experience
- 92
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2024-25
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2024-25 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
5.8 pi
60th percentile
At the rim
60.6 %
0th percentile
Rim share
46.5 %
54th percentile
Midrange
0.0 %
14th percentile
Three-point
.000
12th percentile
3PA share
4.2 %
37th percentile
Corner threes
0.0 %
13th percentile
Free throws
.233
0th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | CLE | 1.7 | -0.5 | 11 | 57 | 41.0 | .000 | 4.2 |
| 2023-24 | CLE | 3.3 | 0.3 | 26 | 35 | 56.3 | .000 | 0.8 |
| 2021-22 | CHI | 6.0 | -0.8 | 6 | 53 | 54.1 | .333 | 1.1 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12Playoffs | @ IND | L 129-109 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Apr 28Playoffs | @ MIA | W 138-83 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Apr 26Playoffs | @ MIA | W 124-87 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 13 | vs IND | L 126-118 2OT | 43 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Apr 10 | @ IND | L 114-112 | 20 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 0-0 |
| Mar 28 | @ DET | L 133-122 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Mar 27 | vs SAS | W 124-116 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Mar 23 | @ UTA | W 120-91 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| Mar 16 | vs ORL | L 108-103 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Mar 15 | @ MEM | W 133-124 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Tristan Thompson in five questions
How many points per game does Tristan Thompson average in 2024-25?
Tristan Thompson averages 1.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game in 40 games in 2024-25.
How old and how tall is Tristan Thompson?
Tristan Thompson is 35 years old. He is 6'9" (206 cm) and weighs 254 lb (115 kg).
How good is Tristan Thompson?
Tristan Thompson produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024-25. His PAL rating is 11 out of 100: very poor for his position.
What number does Tristan Thompson wear, and what team does he play for?
Tristan Thompson plays for Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA, at C, and wears number 13.
What is Tristan Thompson's projection for 2025-26?
Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2025-26, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
