NBA veteran Tristan Thompson is shedding light on his deeply intertwined family tree, revealing a surprising harmony between the three mothers of his four children. Despite a highly publicized history of overlapping romances and infidelity, the 35-year-old athlete insists that his exes—Khloé Kardashian, Jordan Craig, and Maralee Nichols—are not only on good terms, but are actually friendly with one another.
Speaking on the March 31 episode of The Katie Miller Podcast, Thompson opened up about the inner workings of his blended family. "We're all friends," he shared, explaining that everyone remains in direct communication. "At the end of the day, we’re all family. We all have each other's contact info. We're all in a great place, because I think that's the number one thing."
Thompson shares two children with Kardashian—daughter True, 7, and son Tatum, 3. He also has a 9-year-old son, Prince, with Craig, and a 4-year-old son, Theo, with Nichols. According to the former Cleveland Cavaliers star, the adults' focus remains entirely on ensuring the siblings grow up closely connected, rather than dwelling on past romantic drama.
"No matter how you chop it up and no matter how you want to put it together, we’re all tied together," Thompson added. "Our kids are all siblings, and they're going to be in each other’s life for a long time."
This peaceful co-parenting narrative marks a stark contrast to the tumultuous origins of Thompson's various family branches. His relationship with Craig ended in 2016 while she was pregnant with Prince, shortly before he began dating Kardashian. His subsequent on-and-off relationship with the Good American founder spanned six years and was famously rocked by several high-profile cheating scandals—including an explosive 2019 fallout involving Kylie Jenner's former best friend, Jordyn Woods.
The most recent shockwave hit the family in late 2021. While Thompson and Kardashian were secretly engaged and preparing to welcome their second child via surrogate, a paternity lawsuit revealed that the basketball player had fathered a child with Nichols.
Despite the heartbreak and public humiliation that accompanied those overlapping timelines, Thompson claims the women harbor no lingering resentment toward one another. Instead, he credits their remarkable maturity and shared parenting goals for creating a healthy environment.
"The mothers of my children, they've been amazing," he told host Katie Miller, referring to his exes as "phenomenal" women who ultimately make his life easier. "It's very easy to co-parent when you have the same beliefs that you want the best for the kids. As long as you have a strong support system and our tribe is tight and we have each other's back, that's the most beautiful thing."