Tristan Thompson calls for 2030 Special Olympics to be brought to Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers veteran big man Tristan Thompson is advocating for the 2030 Special Olympics to be held in Cleveland.
It’s great to see Thompson supporting the Special Olympics, especially since there are many impressive athletes that would get to come to Cleveland to showcase their skills if the city gets the honor of hosting.
Special Olympics is focused on inclusion, allowing every single person to be accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. The international program provides individuals with intellectual disabilities that are eight years of age or older with sports training and competition throughout the year.
Bringing such an amazing event and cause to Cleveland certainly is something that Thompson and the Cavs appear to be on board for.
Thompson, 33, has spent the majority of his NBA career playing for the Cavs, and he recently re-signed with the team for the 2024-25 season
Back in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Cavs selected Thompson with the No. 4 overall pick.
A key cog on the Cavs team that won the 2016 NBA Finals, Thompson spent the 2023-24 season with the Cavs, helping them make the playoffs and reach the second round against the Boston Celtics.
While he isn’t the same player that he used to be, Thompson is still a respected veteran leader in the Cavs’ locker room.
