Sacramento Kings player Tristan Thompson was fired up when talking about getting inspired to play the game.
Following a Wednesday night loss to the Timberwolves, the NBA big man was asked about getting inspired and motivated and he didn’t hold back. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
“I don’t need no f**king coach to inspire me…The day I need a coach to inspire me is the day I’m f**king retiring,” Thompson told the media Wednesday night.
You can watch his epic comments below.
Tristan Thompson sounds off on the leadership on this Kings team and why inspiration shouldn’t come from the head coach. pic.twitter.com/4u9dqpoQih
— Matt George (@MattGeorgeSAC) November 18, 2021
I loved every single word of that rant. I truly did. It was awesome from the moment he started talking through when he was done.
Talk about a dude who needed to get something off his chest. He didn’t hold back at all.
Tristan Thompson sounded OFF after the Kings’ loss tonight. pic.twitter.com/vuMiS5LclF
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 18, 2021
He’s also 100% correct about pro athletes needing motivation. If you’re a pro athlete and you need your coach to motivate you, then you don’t deserve to play.
You’re getting paid big money to play a sport. If you need another grown adult to motivate you, then you find a career you’re actually passionate about.
It’s that simple and Tristan Thompson couldn’t have made it more clear.
Tristan Thompson didn’t hold back in his postgame press conference after the Kings fell 107-97 to the Timberwolves in Minnesota.
Sacramento is 1-5 in their last six games. pic.twitter.com/TIP455NaGU
— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) November 18, 2021
Props to him for keeping it real. America needs a little more energy like his.