Tristan Thompson retires from basketball: 'It feels like I'm a rookie again'

Tristan Thompson is keeping fans updated on his life outside of basketball. While sharing he had formally retired from the NBA after 14 seasons, the former Cleveland Cavaliers center reflected on life since stepping away from the court. "Honestly, it's been great," Tristan told ex Khloe Kardashian on the May 28 episode of her Khloe in Wonder Land podcast. "I always tell people it feels like I'm a rookie again."

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This story was originally published May 29, 2026 at 8:15 AM.