Where is Tristan Thompson from?

May 2024 · 2 minute read

FANS of NBA star, Tristan Thompson, are surprised to learn that the former Cleveland Cavaliers player isn't actually from America.

The 31-year-old became an official US citizen back in November 2020 after emigrating to the country as a teenager.

Where is Tristan Thompson from?

Tristan Thompson is a native Canadian born on March 13, 1991 in Brampton, Ontario.

Thompson attended St. Marguerite d'Youville Secondary School for his freshman year and came to the US as a teenager. 

He is the oldest of four boys in his family - all born to Andrea and Trevor Thompson.

Andrea passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2023, after suffering a heart attack.

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When did Tristan get US citizenship?

Thompson became a US citizen on November 28, 2020, and called the achievement a “dream come true.”

Tristan proudly became a citizen of his neighboring country just days after signing a $19million contract with the Boston Celtics

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services shared a picture of the now-father-of-four being sworn in. 

“I came to the US on a student visa and have always had big dreams. I’m now truly living the American dream,” Thompson said during his ceremony. 

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After the athlete’s stint at the prep school, he officially moved to the US in 2009 to attend the University of Texas

Following just a year of playing for the school, Thompson dropped out and was drafted into the NBA

Who are Tristan Thompson's parents?

Thompson's parents are both of Jamaican descent.

He previously revealed that he spoke to his mother almost every day.

“Even though I don’t live at home and I’m four hours away from home, I talk to my mom every day - ask how the kids are doing, ask how she’s doing, too,” he explained when he was playing for the Cavaliers.

“Everyone knows that my mom, she’s very dedicated in taking care of her sons - especially Amari. But at the same time, you need to make sure that she’s ok," he said referencing his youngest brother, Amari, who suffers from epilepsy.

“It’s asking a lot for one parent to do, so I always try to make sure that she’s doing well, too. Whether she’s getting a massage or just get out of the house and have a babysitter watch for a couple hours, that’s crucial.”

His mother says that she works as a school bus driver and her husband works as a truck driver.

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