Tristan Thompson Marks Son’s 3rd With Rare Family Photos
Jaden Patel here. It turns out even NBA veterans can master the art of #DadLife while posting curated snapshots of a toddler’s birthday party with flair.
Tristan Thompson recently took to Instagram on July 30 to share adorable images from his and ex Khloe Kardashian’s son Tatum’s third birthday celebration. In a set of photos Thompson posted, the birthday boy beamed in a beige T-shirt while digging into a slice of cake with his older half brother Prince, 8, by his side. Daughter True, 7, and cousin Dream Kardashian, 8, joined the fun, all decked out in matching casual outfits that suggested someone consulted Pinterest in advance.
The 34-year-old NBA veteran, who also shares toddler Theo, 3, with Maralee Nichols, captioned one snapshot, “Big hugs and kisses for my little Tatum’s Bday. I Love you forever young king.” He teased fans by adding that this was “just the beginning” and that more photos were on the way, as if we needed any excuse to keep refreshing our feeds.
Meanwhile, Khloe Kardashian put her Good American brand into overdrive by hosting a Mickey Mouse-themed bash complete with a “Tatum’s Clubhouse” balloon arch, a Mickey-shaped waffle station, a Mickey and friends charcuterie board, and enough dessert trays to feed a small army. A craft table and Easter egg–style Stoney Clover goodies rounded out the festivities, along with surprise appearances by Mickey, Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck and possibly their favorite Instagram filters.
Grandma Kris Jenner offered her own Instagram tribute on July 28, writing that Tatum “is such a light in all of our lives” and declaring, “I see so much of Rob and your grandpa Robert in you!” The family matriarch praised the birthday boy’s “sweetest spirit” and noted how he is “surrounded by so much love, especially from your mommy and big sister.”
Fans who have been following Thompson’s paternal journey got a reminder of past highlights: a Valentine’s Day snapshot of mom and kids as “Swaggy T” moments, matching holiday pajamas in December 2023, Tatum’s first birthday photos from July 2023, and even a candid clip of the toddler bonding with the family cat earlier this year. Khloe also treated her followers to sibling snapshots in January and November 2024, marking the times when True and Tatum matched Boy Scouts hats or cozied up on a trampoline.
Despite the occasional off-court drama and headline-grabbing breakups, Thompson’s recent social media offering suggests he is doubling down on his role as dad. By sharing these rare, everyday moments, he’s balancing buzzer-beater highlights with bedtime stories—because sometimes the real MVP is a camera-ready cake fight.
So there you have it. Keep an eye on Thompson’s feed for more game-time worthy photo drops. Let’s pretend we learned something today.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Instagram
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