Tristan Thompson Says He Listens to Taylor Swift Before Games vs. Warriors

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are involved in what may be the NBA's fiercest rivalry after meeting in three consecutive NBA Finals. 

Cleveland big man Tristan Thompson apparently gets hyped for games against the reigning champs with help from Taylor Swift. 

"Yes, I definitely listen to Taylor Swift," Thompson stated when asked what he listens to on game days during an appearance on the MTV show Total Request Live on Thursday afternoon. 

"I like to be relaxed. I like to be relaxed before the game. I love hip-hop and rap to get me going, but I've got to be able to calm myself down, and all the anxiety and all the stress. I've got to be able to relax." 

He also explained he listens to "Shake It Off" and that he rocks "Bad Blood" for rivalry games such as contests against the Warriors. 

We're assuming Thompson will add songs from Reputation to his rotation when the album drops next month. 

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