Tristan Thompson

Tristan Thompson: Biography in Details

Who is Tristan Thompson?

Tristan Thompson is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season of basketball for Texas before being drafted fourth overall by the Cavaliers in the 2011 NBA draft.

He also represents Canada in international competitions.

In 2016, he won an NBA championship with the Cavaliers. Since January 2016, he has held the NBA’s longest active consecutive games played streak.

What are the birth facts of Tristan Thompson?

Tristan Thompson was born on March 13, 1991, in Toronto, Ontario. His nationality is Canadian.

Both his parents were athletic. His mother, Andrea, ran track, and his father, Trevor, played soccer.

On January 5, 2023, his mother Andrea suddenly passed away due to a heart attack.

He has three younger brothers, Amari, Daniel, and Deshawn. Amari suffers from epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes seizures that are unprovoked and recurring which sometimes causes a loss of awareness. The other two brothers are Dishawn and Daniel who both aspire to become basketball players one day like Tristan.

In which school did Tristan Thompson attend?

Thompson attended St. Marguerite d’ Youville Secondary School in Ontario followed by Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School in New Jersey. He continued his education at the University of Texas at Austin.

Tristan Thompson: Professional Life, Career

Tristan Thompson made his mark during his time at St. Benedict Prep. He also played basketball briefly for Findlay Prep in Nevada. He was also a member of the 2010 World Select Team at the annual Nike Hoop Summit.

Thompson was named McDonald’s All-American his senior year. He committed and played one season of basketball for the Texas Longhorns. Tristan played 36 games and averaged 13.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks.

He led the team to a season record of 28 wins and 8 losses. He also earned Big 12 Freshman of the Year honors for his effort. Tristan was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the 4th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft.

He signed a rookie contract on December 9th, 2011, and played his debut game against the Toronto Raptors on December 26. Thompson was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team for the 2011-12 season.

Tristan represented Team Shaq in the 2012 Rising Stars Challenge. He averaged a career-high 11.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game for the 2012-13 season.

He made a playoff appearance in 2015 and 2016. Thompson won the 2016 NBA championship alongside teammates LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love.

The Cavs defeated Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors after trailing the series 3-1. He signed a 5-years $82 million contract with the Cavaliers in 2015.

Thomas signed with the Chicago Bulls on February 19, 2022.

Salary, Net Worth

As per 2023’s data, he has a net worth of $45 million but his salary is not revealed as $14 million.

Is Tristan Thompson involved in any rumors and controversies?

In addition to engagement rumors, There is also a rumor that Khloe’s expecting their first child which is ESPECIALLY controversial considering that Tristan’s ex Jordy C due to give birth soon.

Hit the flip for Khloe’s response to the pregnancy rumors. The debate over the Tristan Thompson controversy has been a hot topic among various media Outlets. Thompson also took part in an uncomfortable interview with FSO reporter Allie Clifton.

In the interview, Thompson called Clifton “Tina” and then subsequently Kissed her on the Cheek.

How tall is Tristan Thompson?

Tristan Thompson has a height of 6 feet 9 inches. His body weighs 108kg. He has black hair and black eyes.

Social Media Profile

Tristan is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

He has more than 503.4k followers on Facebook, 3.1 million followers on Instagram, and 661.9k followers on Twitter.

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