Tristan Thompson, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ forward, has recently made headlines for various reasons. He is known for being a highly controversial NBA player, both in terms of his personal life and his choices on the court.
In January, Thompson faced a suspension from the NBA, resulting in a 25-game absence without pay. This disciplinary action was taken due to his violation of the league’s anti-drug policy. Specifically, he tested positive for the substances ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033, which are known for their ability to enhance body mass and strength. The Cavaliers expressed their disappointment in Thompson’s actions following the announcement of his suspension.
During his suspension, Thompson was spotted attending a basketball game alongside Kim Kardashian, the sister of his ex-partner Khloe Kardashian. Kim was present to support her son Saint during the game, and it appears that she maintains a positive relationship with her former brother-in-law, despite his troubled history with Khloe.
Thompson has been involved in multiple cheating scandals throughout his relationship with Khloe. However, even after their breakup, he and Kim have been seen together on several occasions. Kim has even stated that, despite his infidelity, Thompson remains a good friend to her.
Thompson was initially drafted as the fourth overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011. This made him the highest-selected Canadian player at the time. He played for the team for a total of nine years, until 2020, during which he also won a championship in 2016.
In 2020, Thompson was traded to the Boston Celtics, where he signed a two-year contract worth $19 million. However, less than a year later, in August 2021, he was traded once again, this time to the Sacramento Kings. Unfortunately, Thompson’s time with the Kings was short-lived, as he was traded yet again to the Indiana Pacers at the beginning of 2022. Eventually, he reached a buyout agreement with the Pacers.
Within just 10 days of his departure from the Pacers, Thompson found a new team in the form of the Chicago Bulls. He spent a year with the Bulls before reuniting with his former teammate LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023. However, after just five months, he was once again signed by his original team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, for a one-year contract. It is believed that his controversial personal life and declining performance were contributing factors to this decision.
According to the Source firstsportz.com