Tristan Thompson

Tristan Thompson is an NBA player famous for winning the 2016 Finals with the Cavaliers. Previously he played for Bulls, Celtics, Kings and Pacers.

Age

Birth Date

March 13, 1991

Zodiac

Pisces

Born

Canada

Height

6′ 9″

About

Tristan Thompson is a Canadian professional basketball player who has been playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2011. He is most known for his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he helped the team reach the NBA Finals in 2015, 2016, and 2018. Thompson has also been a member of the Canada national team since 2009.

Tristan Thompson Timeline

1991

Tristan Thompson is Born

On March 13, 1991, Tristan Thompson was born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.

2008

Attends St. Benedict's Prep School

Thompson enrolls in St. Benedict's Prep School in Newark, New Jersey.

2010

Commits to University of Texas

Thompson commits to play college basketball at the University of Texas.

2011

Selected 4th Overall in NBA Draft

On June 23, 2011, Thompson was selected fourth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Draft.

2015

Signs Five Year Contract with Cavaliers

Thompson signs a five year contract extension with the Cavaliers worth $82 million.

2016

Wins First NBA Championship

Thompson wins his first NBA championship with the Cavaliers.

2020

Signs Two Year Contract with Celtics

Thompson signs a two year contract with the Boston Celtics worth $19 million.

5 Interesting Facts about Tristan Thompson

1. First Canadian to Win an NBA Championship

Tristan Thompson was the first Canadian to win an NBA championship when he won with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.

2. Started a Scholarship Program for Canadian Athletes

In 2019, Tristan Thompson announced the creation of a scholarship program for Canadian high school athletes called “The Tristan Thompson Foundation.”

3. Holds the Record for Most Rebounds in a Game by a Canadian

Tristan Thompson is the only Canadian to ever record 20+ rebounds in a single game, doing so against the New York Knicks in 2015.

4. Played for 4 Different Teams

During his 10 year career in the NBA, Tristan Thompson has played for 4 teams - The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers.

5. Endorsed by Puma

Tristan Thompson is one of the few basketball players to be endorsed by Puma, signing a multi-year deal with them in 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Tristan Thompson birthday?

Tristan Thompson is a Canadian basketball player who was born on March 13, 1991, and is currently 32 years old. He is best known for his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers where he was an integral part of the 2016 championship-winning team.