Fans troll Tristan Thompson as he debuts on "NBA Today": “Homie needs money to pay those baby mamas”, “Is Malika and Ogumike safe”

Veteran player Tristan Thompson is making is way as an analyst as he debuted on Thusday on ESPN's "NBA Today." For most fans, this was unexpected as he isn't known as a guy who can break down plays and have a hot take on issues, but it looks like he's ready for it.

When fans saw the former Chicago Bulls big man announced as an ESPN analyst, many had a hard time believing that Thompson is in the role.

With his arrival, fans couldn't contain their hilarious reactions in seeing the elite offensive rebounder. We've collected some of the best reactions to Thompson's debut.

Thompson is a free agent, which is why he has time to share his analysis on ESPN. The last team he played for was the Bulls, where he averaged 5.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in 23 of his 57 games last season. Since finishing his stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2019-20, Thompson has bounced around the league trying to land a relevant role.

No team has been willing to sign him even though he still has a lot left to offer.

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Tristan Thompson's former partner, Khloe Kardashian, shares a heartfelt message about his late mother

Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson with Thompson's mother.

Tristan Thompson's mother died in Toronto after suffering a heart attack recently. Khloe Kardashian attended the funeral of Andrea, Tristan's mother, together with Kris Jenner. During the troubling time, Khloe shared an emotional message about Andrea on Instagram.

"I have been avoiding this…. Avoiding accepting this is real. I have so much to say but nothing at all…. I have so many emotions and still I feel numb. Life can be brutally unfair at times and This has been one of the toughest times in so many of our lives."

"But at the same time, I feel blessed that I am lucky to have had someone that makes saying goodbye so incredibly difficult. So difficult that I’m choosing not to say goodbye for good because that is something I cannot fathom."

"Goodbyes for good are something I don’t believe in. I KNOW I will see you again. I know I will hear your sweet voice and infectious laugh again. I know I’ll get to feel that embrace of yours. I’ll see you again with the many that have gone before you that I so desperately miss, love and cherish."

The lengthy message was posted on Khloe's Instagram page.