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Tristan Thompson’s Family: Get to Know the NBA Player’s Beloved Late Mother Andrea and 3 Brothers
In addition to being a father of four, NBA player Tristan Thompson grew up with a close and loving family. Keep reading for details on his parents and brothers.
Who Are Tristan Thompson’s Parents?
Tristan was born in Brampton, Ontario, to Trevor Thompson, a truck driver, and his wife Andrea, a retired school bus driver.
The former Cleveland Cavalier player’s beloved mom died on January 5, 2023, following a sudden heart attack, according to multiple outlets. Tristan was incredibly close to his mother and shared a rare photo of her holding his daughter True Thompson, whom he shares with ex-fiancé Khloé Kardashian, in an August 2019 Instagram post. He captioned the snapshot, “GiGi and baby True,” referring to her nickname as a proud grandmother.
After privately grieving the unexpected loss of his mother, Tristan shared an emotional tribute via Instagram while honoring Andrea’s life one month after her passing.
“I’m in disbelief. I’m in the deepest part of sorrow and grief. My soul is empty as I come to terms that my biggest supporter/superhero is gone. I cannot thank you enough for always being a woman of faith, being one of God’s warriors, fighting back with whatever the world threw our way,” Tristan wrote on February 5, 2023.
He continued, “All I can say is, I’m sorry mommy for the wrong decisions I’ve made in my life. I’m sorry for the embarrassment and pain. You raised me better than what I was able to show you. But I have also learned sorry is not enough. Actions speak louder than words.”
Khloé’s sister Kim Kardashian gave her support to the athlete in the comment section, responding with a white heart and dove emoji.
Andrea recognized Tristan’s talent when he was 10 years old and drove him to games throughout Canada while he was growing up so he could pursue his NBA dreams.
In an open letter to the Toronto Star after Tristan was drafter by the Cavs in 2011, Andrea wrote, “That was my son, Tristan Thompson, putting on the cap of the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team Thursday night, shaking the hand of commissioner David Stern, doing just what he told me he would when he was just 10 years old.”
Andrea gushed about where Tristan got his work ethic. “I guess he watched his mom and dad. Trevor is a truck driver. I drive a school bus. We work hard. In life you have to work hard to receive your blessing, everybody knows that. I never had it easy as a child. I didn’t have to tell Tristan anything to empower him. Tristan saw us always working hard, and he wanted to get ahead,” she explained.
Tristan’s mom was part of the Kardashian-Jenner family thanks to the two children he shares with Khloé. Family matriarch Kris Jenner mourned her loss in a moving January 6 Instagram post.
“I am so heartbroken by the sudden passing of Tristan’s mom, Andrea. My thoughts, prayers and all of my love are with Tristan, Amari, Dishawn and Daniel. You were the most amazing, dedicated, devoted, and selfless mom and such a loving, kind, and fabulous grandmother. What a blessing you were to your family!!!” Kris wrote next to a carousel of photos with Andrea.
“I will miss you, Andrea. I will miss your bright spirit and amazing light. Thank you for always praying for us and lifting us up and encouraging us along the way. Rest in peace beautiful angel,” she added.
Following Andrea’s passing, Khloé was spotted accompanying Tristan as they got off a private jet together in Toronto.
Who Are Tristan Thompson’s Siblings?
Tristan has three younger brothers, Dishawn, Daniel, and Amari. ”I’m like the big daddy with all of them!” Tristan shared in an article on the Cavaliers website in 2016. “I have to make sure I hold them accountable. If my mom texts me and lets me know if they’re acting up, I’m going to shoot them a text, because I know what their weaknesses are. So, they either get in line or there’s gonna be repercussions.”
While Dishawn was once an aspiring college basketball player, Tristan has been the most protective of Amari, who suffers from epilepsy and has seizures on an almost daily basis. He started the Amari Thompson Fund in 2013, holding fundraisers and other events to raise money and awareness of the neurological disorder.
”What makes (Amari) special, is just his fight – especially a kid his age, being able to go what he goes through,” Tristan shared n the article, “He continues to fight and always be in high spirits. So, for me, as the older brother and kind of the pioneer of the family, I think it’s just my job to be able to provide and do whatever it takes – not just for Amari, but for my other brothers just to be happy and comfortable.”
Who Are Tristan Thompson’s Children?
Tristan welcomed his first child, son Prince Oliver, with ex-girlfriend Jordan Craig in December 2016. He has two children with Khloé. Daughter True was born in April 2018 and the duo welcomed a son via surrogate in July 2022. He has a third son, Theo, with personal trainer Maralee Nichols who was born in December 2021.
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