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Tristan Thompson 2022-Net Worth, Salary, Records, Personal Life and FAQs

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Trevor Tristan James Thompson is a free agent Canadian-American basketball player and here is everything you need to know about Tristan Thompson, including his net worth, records, personal life, and more.

Tristan Thompson Facts

PositionPower forward / Center
BornMarch 13, 1991 (age 31)
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadianAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight254 lb (115 kg)
High schoolSt. Marguerite d’Youville Secondary School (Brampton, Ontario) Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nevada)
CollegeTexas (2010–2011)
NBA draft2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall, Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Playing career2011–present
2011–2020Cleveland Cavaliers
2020–2021Boston Celtics
2021–2022Sacramento Kings
2022Indiana Pacers
2022Chicago Bulls
Social mediaInstagram
Tristan Thompson

Tristan Trevor James Thompson (born March 13, 1991) is a free agent in the NBA. He was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals, and he has also played for the Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, and Indiana Pacers.

Thompson was drafted fourth overall by the Cavaliers in the 2011 NBA Draft after playing one season of college basketball for the Texas Longhorns. He has also represented Canada on an international level. Thompson and the Cavaliers won the NBA championship in 2016.

Tristan Thompson Salary and Net Worth

Tristan Thompson’s net worth is estimated to be around $45 million. This includes the majority of his earnings as a professional basketball player in the NBA as well as his international career with Canada Basketball. He also has a large social media following across multiple platforms and endorses a number of brands.

Tristan Thompson agreed to terms with the Chicago Bulls on a one-year, $1,000,000 contract, with $1,000,000 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $1,000,000. Thompson will earn while carrying a $1,200,000 cap hit in 2022-23.

Tristan Thomas College Career

Thompson was born in Brampton and finished 9th grade at St. Marguerite d’Youville Secondary School. Thompson chose to spend his sophomore year at Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey, alongside fellow University of Texas at Austin commit Myck Kabongo. He stated that he transferred to gain more exposure and skill.

Tristan in Texas

He stated to the media following the NCAA tournament that he intended to return to Texas for his sophomore season but changed his mind. He declared for the NBA draft on April 21, 2011, giving up his final three years of college eligibility.

Tristan Thompson Professional Career

The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Thompson fourth overall in the 2011 NBA Draft on June 23, 2011. He was the highest-drafted Canadian-born player in NBA history at the time, until Anthony Bennett and Andrew Wiggins were chosen first overall in 2013 and 2014, respectively. Thompson continued to make history by being drafted alongside Joseph, who was selected 29th by the San Antonio Spurs, marking only the second time in NBA history that two Canadians were selected in the first round of the same draft, the first being in 1983, when Leo Rautins and Stewart Granger were chosen 17th and 25th, respectively.

Tristan with Cavs

Thompson re-signed with the Cavaliers on a five-year, $82 million contract on October 22, 2015, ending a four-month contract stalemate that forced Thompson to miss training camp, preseason, and the FIBA Americas Championship. Thompson shared the starting centre position with Timofey Mozgov during the 2015-16 season. He had a season-high 19 points and 12 rebounds in a 114-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 25, 2016. Thompson tied Jim Chones’ franchise record by appearing in his 361st consecutive game for the Cavaliers on March 26 in a win over the New York Knicks. Three days later, he broke the record by playing in his 362nd consecutive game, a loss to the Houston Rockets.

Thompson was instrumental in the Cavaliers’ second consecutive trip to the NBA Finals. They made NBA history by rallying from a 3-1 deficit to win the series in seven games against the Golden State Warriors, ending Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought.

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Thompson with Boston Celtics

Thompson agreed to a two-year, $19 million contract with the Boston Celtics that will begin on November 30, 2020.

Thompson was traded to the Sacramento Kings as part of a three-team deal involving the Atlanta Hawks on August 7, 2021.

On February 8, 2022, Thompson, Tyrese Haliburton, and Buddy Hield were traded to the Indiana Pacers for Justin Holiday, Jeremy Lamb, Domantas Sabonis, and a 2023 second-round pick. On February 17, Thompson agreed to a contract buyout with the Pacers.

Thompson with Indiana Pacers

On February 19, 2022, Thompson agreed to terms with the Chicago Bulls.

Tristan Thompson Achievements and Records

  • NBA champion (2016)
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2012)
  • Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2011)
  • Second-team All-Big 12 (2011)
  • Second-team Parade All-American (2010)
  • McDonald’s All-American (2010)

Tristan Thompson Personal Life

Thompson is the eldest of four sons born to Jamaican parents. His younger brother was a standout basketball player at Wesley Christian High School in Allen, Kentucky.

Thompson’s ex-girlfriend gave birth to their first child, a son, in December 2016. [68] He was ordered to pay $40,000 in child support per month, as well as $200,000 in backend payments.

Tristan with his family

According to court documents, Thompson began dating Khloé Kardashian in 2016 and allegedly cheated on ex-girlfriend Jordan Craig with her. True, Khloé’s daughter, was born on April 12, 2018. Thompson was discovered to be unfaithful to Kardashian while she was pregnant. They divorced in February of this year. Thompson and Kardashian rekindled their relationship in the summer of 2020 after being quarantined together during the COVID-19 pandemic. They announced a new split in June 2021.

Thompson and Kardashian are expecting their second child together through surrogacy in July 2022.

FAQs about Tristan Thompson

What is the net worth of Thompson?
Tristan Thompson’s net worth is estimated to be around $50 million.
What is Tristan’s annual income?
As of 2022, his annual income is $9.7 million. The income is based on various sources such as a $19 million contract, organization salaries, brand endorsements, and a professional basketball career.
What does Tristan do for a living?
Tristan is a professional basketball player who has played for various seasons of the National Basketball Association representing various teams such as the Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers.
How old is Tristan Thompson?
Tristan Thompson was born on 13 March 1991 and is currently 31 years old.

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