Tristan Thompson is an NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers who's become a hands-on tech investor and operator. In this conversation, we break down how AI and analytics are reshaping professional sports, how he evaluates AI startups without getting caught in the hype, and why he's bullish on bitcoin, SpaceX, and prediction markets. We also dig into financial literacy and building real wealth after your playing career ends.

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0:00 - Intro
0:51 - How AI & tech are transforming pro sports
5:37 - Transitioning from NBA champion to tech investor
8:49 - How Tristan evaluates AI investments
12:51 - Why Tristan is bullish on bitcoin
17:30 - Prediction markets & sports gambling
19:10 - Financial literacy & his legacy beyond basketball
21:48 - A company he's really excited about

Bitcoin: Why This NBA Champion Buys Every Single Day | Tristan Thompson

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Bitcoin: Why This NBA Champion Buys Every Single Day | Tristan Thompson