Early Life and Education of Tristan Thompson: A Complete Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Tristan Thompson. From birth to education, explore key events.
Tristan Thompson is a Canadian professional basketball player currently with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He was a key member of the Cavaliers' 2016 NBA championship-winning team. Throughout his NBA career, he has also played for several other teams, including the Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers.
1983: Leo Rautins and Stewart Granger Drafted
In 1983, Leo Rautins and Stewart Granger were drafted, marking a notable occasion when two Canadians were selected in the first round of the same NBA draft.
March 13, 1991: Tristan Thompson's Birth
On March 13, 1991, Tristan Thompson was born. He is a Canadian professional basketball player.
November 11, 2009: Signing with University of Texas
On November 11, 2009, Tristan Thompson officially signed his letter of intent to play basketball for the University of Texas.
2010: Texas Longhorns Season
In 2010, Tristan Thompson played for the Texas Longhorns and later won the team's Most Valuable Player award.
2010: Commitment to Texas Longhorns
In 2010, Tristan Thompson verbally committed to play for the Texas Longhorns, drawing interest from top basketball programs.
2012: Shooting Hand Change
In 2012, during the 2012-13 season, Thompson worked on avoiding blocked shots and switched his shooting hand from left to right.
2013: Anthony Bennett Drafted First Overall
In 2013, Anthony Bennett was selected as the first overall pick, surpassing Tristan Thompson's previous record as the highest drafted Canadian-born player in the NBA.
2013: Shooting Hand Switch Decision
In 2013, during the off-season, Thompson decided to switch his shooting hand to his right instead of his left.
2014: Andrew Wiggins Drafted First Overall
In 2014, Andrew Wiggins was selected as the first overall pick, continuing the trend of Canadian players being highly regarded in the NBA draft.
2014: Cavaliers Acquire LeBron James and Kevin Love
In 2014, during the off-season, the Cavaliers acquired All-Star forwards LeBron James and Kevin Love, changing the team's dynamic.
December 12, 2017: Return from Injury
On December 12, 2017, Thompson played in his first game since November 1, going scoreless in 6 minutes against the Atlanta Hawks.
April 12, 2018: Birth of Daughter True
On April 12, 2018, Khloé Kardashian gave birth to their daughter, True, amid cheating controversy involving Tristan Thompson.
2020: Acquired American citizenship
In 2020, Tristan Thompson acquired American citizenship.
July 28, 2022: Welcomed Second Child with Khloe Kardashian
On July 28, 2022, Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson welcomed their second child, Tatum, via surrogate.
January 2023: Mother Andrea Thompson Died
In January 2023, Tristan Thompson's mother, Andrea, passed away after suffering a heart attack.
