Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson is a conoussier of fashion.
Thompson takes pleasure in outfitting himself. He goes shopping with his two best friends all the time, they assemble outfits together as a trio for fun.
We’ve always been into clothes and sneakers since day one, Why pay someone (to style) when my brothers can eat. says Thompson.
Thompson’s knowledge of menswear fashion is very impressive, he truly understands design aesthetics. “Me and my brothers, we do our research,” skimming fashion publications like Esquire and GQ for inspiration.
Thompson highlights designers Saint Laurent, Balmain, (Virgil Abloh) Off White, John Elliott, and Supreme as favorites and Amiri for their denim selects catered to the bigger athletes like the 6’9″ Thompson.
Watch our full conversation with Thompson at his NBA All-Star Weekend Viewing Party in Los Angeles as he touches on personal style, fashion competitions between teammates and more.