On Wednesday, Toronto Raptors coach Darko Rajaković described veteran Cavaliers heart Tristan Thompson as a “no-class” participant after the Cavs’ 131-108 win over the Raptors.
Rajaković additionally advised Thompson’s actions confirmed an absence of respect.
“I feel what Tristan did there was no class and disrespectful,” Rajaković stated throughout a postgame press convention. “I am not going to face for that, for positive. I really like when my crew stands up for themselves. That was no class.”
Rajaković was irked by Thompson’s two-handed slam within the last seconds of the sport.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Raptors gamers Scottie Barnes and Jamal Shead confronted Thompson instantly after the ultimate buzzer sounded, and a few followers directed boos on the Cavs massive man.
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Tristan Thompson, proper, has phrases with the Toronto Raptors in Toronto Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press through AP)
Thompson took to social media Thursday to share his response to Rajaković’s remarks. Thompson asserted that the Raptors engaged in a “full court docket press” at the same time as Toronto was trailing by double-digits late within the recreation.
LUKA DONČIĆ’S TRADE TO LAKERS COULDN’T BE VETOED, NBA COMMISH SAYS
“You wanna full court docket press with underneath a minute left within the recreation if you get cracked by 30 this may occur to you. Lose for draft lottery and be comfortable buddy boy. Hopefully you and most of your guys see the sunshine on the finish of Bobby and Masai long run plan. Bless up keep heat in MY CITY,” Thompson wrote on X Feb. 13.
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson stated he did not perceive Thompson’s thought course of on the time, however he additionally didn’t imagine there have been “dangerous intentions” behind the dunk.
Cleveland Cavaliers heart Tristan Thompson dunks towards the Toronto Raptors throughout the second half at Scotiabank Area in Toronto Feb. 12, 2025. (John E. Sokolowski/Imagn Pictures)
“I am undecided what he was considering,” Atkinson stated. “Typically, although, you are taking part in the sport, and also you simply have a response. I do know with Tristan, there is not any dangerous intention there. I feel simply generally you are taking part in, and the aim of the sport is to attain. Unlucky.”
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Thompson, who’s from Canada, had 4 factors in 4 minutes. He’s averaging 1.7 factors and three rebounds per recreation in 28 video games this season.
Fox Information’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
Observe Fox Information Digital’s sports activities protection on X, and subscribe to the Fox Information Sports activities Huddle e-newsletter.