Tristan Thompson: NBA Iron Man, 2016 Champion & Reality TV Star
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Show Notes
From Brampton to the NBA Finals, this week we break down the career and controversies of Tristan Thompson. We explore his rise as a standout Texas Longhorn, his historic draft night as the highest-selected Canadian player at the time, and his pivotal role in ending Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought alongside LeBron James in 2016.
In this episode, we cover:
• The "Iron Man" Streak: How Thompson played a franchise-record 447 consecutive games and established himself as one of the league's best offensive rebounders,.
• Changing Hands: The rare and unusual decision to switch his shooting hand from left to right to avoid getting blocked,.
• Relationship Drama: His high-profile, on-again, off-again relationship with Khloé Kardashian, including the cheating scandals involving Jordyn Woods that dominated tabloid headlines.
• Paternity Suits: The timeline of his relationships with Jordan Craig and Maralee Nichols, including the paternity lawsuit filed during his relationship with Kardashian,.
• Later Career & Suspension: His stints with the Celtics, Kings, and Lakers, followed by a return to Cleveland that was marred by a 25-game suspension in 2024 for violating the NBA's anti-drug program,.
• Advocacy: His work founding the Amari Thompson Fund to support epilepsy awareness in honor of his younger brother.