The Cleveland Cavaliers entered 2014-15 with championship aspirations. A slew of injuries and an all-time great Golden State Warriors team held them two games short of their overall goal. Healthy—well, more healthy—and equipped with by far the best roster in the Eastern Conference, Cleveland entered Monday's training camp media day a team dead set on realizing those championship dreams.
That said, the afternoon session was not without its share of controversy. Backup big man Tristan Thompson remains missing in action, as he and the Cavaliers attempt to work out a long-term contract extension. Thompson has until Thursday to sign a qualifying offer or sign an extension, though the two sides can mutually agree to extend the deadline, per ESPN.com's Brian Windhorst.
Outside of the Thompson situation—which the Cavs did their best to downplay—it was all positive energy and championship focus on Monday. Here is a look at some of the biggest choice quotes from the afternoon's notable interviews and analysis on what the big parties had to say.
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