Tristan Thompson Seeks Sole Guardianship of Disabled Brother Amid Father's Absence

The NBA player moves to secure legal authority over his brother's care, citing lack of support from their estranged father.

Tristan Thompson has filed to become the sole legal guardian and conservator of his 17-year-old brother, Amari, who requires constant medical attention due to severe epilepsy.
Amari's father, Trevor Thompson, has been absent since 2014, failing to pay child support or maintain contact, leading Tristan to seek sole guardianship.
Tristan Thompson moved Amari to Los Angeles for better care after their mother's death in January 2023, emphasizing the lack of support in Canada.
Tristan aims to use $114,000 inherited from their late mother for Amari's care, including medical visits and specialized schooling.
Tristan Thompson is currently serving a 25-game suspension from the NBA for violating the league’s anti-drug program.