What happened: Tristan Thompson returned to Cleveland to participate in the pregame sword-pull ritual ahead of Saturday's matchup against the New York Knicks. The appearance celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the franchise's 2016 championship run.

Why it matters: The pregame ceremony launched a series of tribute game nights as the Cavaliers revisit their 2016 ring ceremony for a 10th anniversary celebration. Thompson started in the frontcourt for the 2016 squad that overcame a 3-1 Finals deficit to secure the title.

What to watch: Cleveland tips off against New York in their Eastern Conference matchup before continuing the tribute series later this season.